Imperialism Review

What is imperialism?

• when one country exerts complete control over another country

• economic or political domination of one country over the other

• the experience of oppression due to having valuable materials

A main reason for imperialism and colonization is wanting to trade or have ownership of raw materials for industry

• True

• False

What was the Berlin Conference?

• a major conference to declare peace after the African rebellions

• the meeting that led to World War 1

• the division of Africa by European countries

• the meeting that led to the Opium Wars

Which of these did not happen with the Berlin Conference?

• There were many African representatives present at the meeting

• There were language barriers when making the treaties with African leaders

• Representatives of European countries went to Africa to meet with leaders

• Borders were based on what Europeans wanted, not any groups in Africa

What is the White Man's Burden?

• The burden of "civilizing" people and colonizing other countries

• The burden of creating equality across different nations

• The burden of upholding traditional religious views in the household

• The burden of creating a more industrialized society

What leader emerged in the nationalist movement in India?

• Martin Luther

• Napoleon

• Mahatama Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

How would British rule in India best be described?

• Peaceful and mostly hands-off

• Fair but harsh direct ruling

• Brutal and insensitive to the pre-existing cultures present

• Fair and lenient, allowing for self-sufficiency

Who does not benefit from colonization?

• The colonizer

• The group/country being colonized

• The global trade market

• Other European Countries

What was not a result of African colonization?

• Spread of disease

• Rebellions by African countries

• Rise of democracy

• Successful business ventures

Many ethnic or linguistic groups in Africa were separated or combined as a result of colonization

• True

• False