European Imperialism

What is the definition of Imperialism according to the image?

• The establishment of cultural institutions in foreign territories

• The peaceful trade and exchange of ideas between powerful and less powerful countries

• The conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources & markets

• The process of a country gaining independence from a colonial ruler

What is a Colony in the context of forms of Imperialism?

• A region influenced by the culture of a foreign power

• A region ruled directly by a foreign power

• A region where a foreign power has exclusive economic rights

• A region that trades exclusively with a foreign power

What does Protectorate mean in the context of forms of Imperialism?

• A region ruled directly by a foreign power

• A region that is economically dependent on a foreign power

• A region controlled by a foreign power

• A region where a foreign power has no influence

What is a Sphere of Influence in the context of forms of Imperialism?

• A region where a foreign power has cultural influence

• A region where a foreign power has exclusive trading rights

• A region where a foreign power gets exclusive rights

• A region that is colonized by a foreign power

How many languages and groups were there in Africa before Imperialism?

• Over 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 2,000

• Over 1,500

For how many years did Africa keep Europeans out before Imperialism?

• For 300+ years

• For 400+ years

• For 200+ years

• For 500+ years

Who were mostly the only ones to explore the interior of Africa before Imperialism?

• Traders

• Missionaries

• Colonists

• Soldiers

Who did King Leopold of Belgium hire to explore and claim the Congo?

• David Livingstone

• Henry Stanley

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

What was one of the main reasons other countries took interest in Africa?

• Its cultural heritage

• Its technological advancements

• Its natural resources

• Its political stability

What was the consequence of treaties made with local chiefs along the Congo River?

• Improved infrastructure in the Congo

• The establishment of democratic governance

• The exploitation of Africans for rubber collection

• The development of educational institutions