Unit 6 Test Review

What was Imperialism?

• taking control of foreign territories by powerful countries

• rebirth of art and literature in Europe

• discovery of the new world

• spiritual revival in the colonies

Which of the following was NOT one of the forms of Imperialism?

• colony

• protectorate

• trench warfare

• sphere of influence

What was Africa like before Imperialism?

• strict borders and laws

• lots of fighting and violence

• many languages and free of Europeans for over 400 years

• mainly deserts and rainforests

What happened to the African congo?

• religious temples were built

• Belgium made treaties with local chiefs and Africans were exploited to collect rubber

• Britain and France claim land and take over

• art museums were created along the river

What was the Scramble for Africa?

• European nations divided Africa without any regard for the people

• Lots of Waffle Houses opened throughout the continent

• Rush to end war and violence on the continent

• African leaders meeting tonight to make decisions for their continent

What happened during the Berlin Conference?

• Germany declared war on their neighboring countries

• European nations divided up Africa

• New colonies were created

• The US Constitution was amended

What was The White Man's Burden?

• To witness and give testimonies

• Responsibility to integrate all world religions

• Guilt over the result of the Berlin Conference

• Europeans & Americans believed it was their responsibility to spread Christianity and end the slave trade

What happened in Africa due to the effects of Imperialism?

• increased conflicts amongst the ethnic groups

• peace and harmony all throughout the continent

• Africa was able to reverse the decisions made at the Berlin Conference

• apartheid became more prevalent in South Africa

What happened in Asia due to the effects of Imperialism?

• Gold and silk were discovered

• infighting amongst the ethnic groups

• China fought Opium wars and forced China to trade with the world

• Great Britain and France gained a large amount of land and natural resources

What is nationalism?

• signal that war may be starting soon

• pride and patriotism

• the belief in the superiority and interests of one's
  nation over those of others