WH New Imperialism

A major goal of David Livingstone’s explorations was to find a(n) ____.

• unknown territory

• cure for the many diseases in Africa

• way to convert natives to Christianity

• river to open Central Africa to commerce and Christianity

By 1914 only ____ and ____ remained free states in Africa.

• Liberia, Kenya

• Kenya, Algeria

• Ethiopia, Liberia

• Nigeria, Ethiopia

Originally sent to Africa to find David Livingstone, Henry Stanley was

• killed going down the Congo River.

• hired by King Leopold II of Belgium.

• a liar and a thief.

• the author of many cartoons.

What was the “white man’s burden”?

• the idea that Europeans were bigger and stronger

• the belief that Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize indigenous peoples

• the crowded urban living conditions created by the Second Industrial Revolution

• the unpopular belief that Europeans were responsible for the mass destruction of many African cultures

Imperialism is the concept of

• Unity and pride in one’s country

• Privately owning a company or business

• Domination of one country over another

• The community as a whole owning businesses

Estimate which of the following was the most significant cause of the Sepoy Rebellion :

• The British end of the practice of Suttee

• The British failure to respect cultural traditions of India.

• The British construction of railroads.

• The British influence of Christianity.

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Spain

Who developed a steam engine that could drive machinery?

• James Hargreaves

• James Watt

• Edmund Wilson

• Henry Cort

Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?

• European imperialism had no political motives.

• The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism.

• European imperialism was motivated by humanitarian goals.

• European colonizers often took into account cultural differences

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• France and Britain decided to govern African colonies jointly.

• There were less fighting between African leaders and European powers.

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.

• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers.