Imperialism

Imperialism is defined as what?

• The domination of one country over the political, economic, and cultural life of another country or region.

• The overthrowing of a country's government due to the government's ineffectiveness.

• A type of economy in which the government controls all the means of production.

• The term used to describe the type of warfare used during the World Wars.

True or False: New Imperialism was conquering North and South America.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Imperialism?

• Social Darwinism- the survival of the fittest.

• Economic- countries needing natural resources

• Yellow Journalism-exaggerating stories for sensationalism

• Humanitarian Goals- spreading Christianity

A protectorate is…?

• ruled directly by a foreign power.

• controlled by a foreign power.

• controlled by a host country or elite class.

• where foreign power get exclusive investment rights.

Which form of imperialism is ruled directly by a foreign power?

• Protectorate

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Theocracy

Africa was divided without any regard for the people there at the …?

• Berlin Conference.

• African Treaty of 1880.

• Congo Pact of Berlin.

• African Conference of 1800.

China declared war on Great Britain over the trade of ____ with China.

• jewels

• cane sugar

• spices

• optium

The Boxer Uprising occurred because…?

• Chinese groups were angry over foreign influence.

• opium was lowering the Chinese death rate.

• English imperialists were stealing from the poor.

• the Chinese farmers were starving.

During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in other nations mainly to...

• profit from the ivory trade.

•  introduce Islam to the Chinese people.

• gain commercial advantages in other nations.

• obtain human rights for all people.

Which region was most affected by decisions made at the Berlin Conference of

1884?

• Latin America

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Africa