Imperialism Quiz

What is Imperialism?

• The process of establishing a democratic government in a foreign territory.

• The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the economic, political and social life of the people of that nation.

• A cultural exchange program between two nations.

• The act of granting independence to a colony or territory.

What time period is known as "The Age of Imperialism"?

• 1750-1800

• 1800-1850

• 1850-1914

• 1914-1945

What caused a need for resources to fuel industrial production in Europe and the United States?

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

From which of the following regions would the resources to fuel industrial production in Europe and the United States come from?

• Africa

• Asia

• Latin America

• Antarctica

What was one of the economic reasons for the cause of Imperialism among European nations?

• To find employment for their citizens

• To establish new markets to sell their goods

• To import goods at cheaper rates

• To reduce the production of goods

What was a social belief that contributed to the cause of Imperialism?

• The belief in equal rights for all races

• The belief that one race was superior to another

• The belief in promoting global peace

• The belief in religious tolerance

Why did many Europeans and Americans feel they had the right to dominate the peoples of Asia, Africa, and Latin America?

• Because they were more technologically advanced

• Because they had larger populations

• Because they were the first to discover these regions

• Because they had better agricultural techniques

What is Social Darwinism?

• The idea that the strongest nations have the right to take over weaker ones

• The idea that those who were fittest for survival and success were superior to others

• The belief in the social superiority of a particular nation

• The theory that social systems evolve through competition and natural selection

According to the image, what did Europeans feel they had the right and duty to bring to other nations because of Social Darwinism?

• Economic support

• Technological advancements

• Progress

• Military protection

What was one of the needs Europeans felt in relation to the people of Asia and Africa?

• To integrate their cultures

• To Christianize them

• To establish trade agreements

• To learn from their ancient wisdom