Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• The belief that a society should only trade with another group of people

• The belief that a society has a right to conquer and rule over another group of people

• The practice of establishing a colony without conquering

• The idea that all societies should remain independent and never establish colonies

What is informal imperialism?

• When a society establishes a formal government in a foreign territory

• When a society trades with another group without establishing any rules

• When a society rules over another place without claiming formal leadership or making a colony

• When a society believes in imperialism but does not act on it

What term is used to describe the situation when a colony is established as a result of imperialism?

• Democracy

• Colonialism

• Informal imperialism

• Trade imperialism

Which of the following was a belief held by empire promoters during the nineteenth century?

• All races were equal and should be treated as such

• Colonies did not need any education or guidance from their conquerors

• Some races were better than others, and "savage" people could be taught to act "civilized"

• Empires should not interfere with the cultures of the people they conquer

Which organizations helped governments justify imperialism?

• The United Nations and the Red Cross

• The American National Geographic Society and the British Navy League

• The League of Nations and the International Court of Justice

• The European Union and the Council of Europe

What physical tools did imperialists use to control large and distant territories more effectively?

• Knowledge of local traditions and religion

• High-tech weapons, railroads, and radios

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Agricultural tools

What term became known for the use of powerful navies to intimidate other governments without direct invasion?

• Colonial diplomacy

• Gunboat diplomacy

• Big stick diplomacy

• Quarterdeck diplomacy

How did imperialist powers use knowledge as a tool of imperialism?

• By learning the local language to communicate better

• By using scientific knowledge to improve local agriculture

• By believing their knowledge was superior and justifying colonialism

• By teaching their language to the people they wanted to rule

What did imperial ships carry to help keep their empires growing?

• Soldiers and weapons

• Diplomats and trade agreements

• Scientists who studied various subjects

• Missionaries to spread religion

What was the purpose of the scientists carried by imperial ships?

• To find new lands to conquer

• To gather information about local government, resources, and other information

• To teach the imperialist country's culture and customs

• To establish trade routes