World Imperialism

What was the Scramble for Africa and why did it happen?  How did the resulting Berlin Conference impact people afterwards?

Of the main causes for imperialism (the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, Social Darwinism, the spread of Christianity, & new innovations) what 2 were the biggest reasons why Europeans expanded into Africa and Asia?

Compare and contrast imperialism in India and China? Were they taken over in similar or different ways? Describe citing different events and strategies used.

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa
• African Marathon
• Great Competition
• Monopoly

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources
• They wanted land to develop new types of ships
• They wanted to create a perfect society
• They wanted to learn new languages

Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

• White Man's Burden
• Sepoy Rebellion
• Zulu War
• Meiji Restoration

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

• colony

• empire

• "mother" country

• alliance

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above