Imperialism Review

A form of imperialism in which a stronger power has exclusive trade privileges within a weaker country

• protectorate
• sphere of influence
• colony

A form of imperialism in which local rulers were left in place but were expected to follow advice/commands of European powers

• protectorate
• sphere of influence
• colony

The domination by one country of the political, economic, and cultural life of a weaker country or region

• Industrialization
• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Revolution

Which of the following describes a system of indirect rule?

• Imperial powers send their own officials to administer their colonies.
• Imperial powers absorb territory into their existing political systems.
  
• Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers.
• Imperial powers give up spheres of influence to trading companies.

Which of the following contributed to European imperialism?

• The Enlightenment

• The Scientific Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Most Westerners felt that their culture was ______________ than non-western culture

• better
• equal
• worse
• the same

One objective (goal) of 19th-century European imperialism was to:

• Preserve native cultures and traditions
• Expand peace and freedom
• Protect the environment and wildlife
  
• Convert inhabitants of territories to Christianity
  

In the 19th century, European countries claimed that the conquest of African would bring the benefits of Western civilization to that continent.
From the perspective of the African people, the effect was:

• loss of political independence
• New national boundaries based on ethnic cultures
  
• Fewer agricultural products for trade
• Global appreciation for African cultures
  

How did the political systems in Africa change as a result of European colonialism in the 19th century?

• Opportunities for self-rule increased
  
• Administrative units were set up along ethnic lines to keep traditions intact
  
• Traditional forms of tribal authority and consideration of cultural boundaries were ignored
  
• Administrative units became smaller for better control
  

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

• France and Germany agreed to share their African colonies
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers
  
• African leaders gave suggestions for better relations between Europeans and themselves
• Europeans divided up Africa into colonies without consideration of cultural and political borders