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What does colonialism primarily involve?

• Spreading religious beliefs exclusively

• Economic exchanges without territorial control

• Claiming territories and settling there

• Exerting ideological influence without physical presence

Which concept is described as the ideology behind colonialism?

• Decolonization

• Imperialism

• Balkanization

• Devolution

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To establish a free trade area

• To discuss environmental conservation

• To create borders in Africa based on European needs

• To promote educational exchanges in Africa

What is devolution?

• The process of a state breaking up into multiple states

• The shift of power from a national government to regional governments

• The complete independence of a region from its country

• The economic dependency of a former colony on its colonizer

Which term originated from the breakup of the former Yugoslavia?

• Devolution

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

• Balkanization

What led to conflicts and sometimes genocide in African countries post-independence?

• Economic prosperity and independence

• Uniform language policies

• Well-matched political and cultural borders

• Mismatch between political and cultural borders

What does imperialism typically involve?

• Peaceful negotiations only

• Only economic expansion without political influence

• Economic and political power through force

• Cultural exchanges without force

What is the main difference between colonialism and imperialism?

• There is no difference; they are the same

• Imperialism involves settling, colonialism does not

• Colonialism involves settling, imperialism does not

• Imperialism is solely economic; colonialism is political

What are the consequences of colonialism and imperialism mentioned in the text?

• Reduction in cultural diversity

• Decrease in global trade

• Global diffusion of cultures and economic systems

• Stabilization of political boundaries

What does balkanization refer to?

• The economic integration of a region

• The peaceful resolution of regional conflicts

• The cultural unification under a single government

• The division of a state into multiple smaller states