Final Review 6 - Imperialism and WW1

What is the policy of when a stronger/larger nation takes over a smaller/weaker nation?

• industrialization

• imperialism

• alliances

What role did technological advancements in Europe play in the colonization of Africa?

• They had little to no impact on colonization.

• They were crucial for navigation and mapping of the African continent.

• They enabled Europeans to establish superior educational systems in Africa.

• They provided military superiority that was crucial for the conquest and control of African territories.

What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?

• natural resources and new markets

• gold and glory

• new machinery and labor force

Which areas were taken over during imperialism? (check all that apply)

• Austrialia

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What was the name of the meeting of European countries where they decided on how to divide up Africa?

• Conference of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Berlin Conference

How did European borders drawn in Africa during the colonization period affect the continent?

• They accurately reflected the cultural and ethnic divisions of the African peoples.

• They led to economic prosperity and unity among African nations.

• They caused conflicts and wars due to disregard for ethnic and cultural boundaries.

• They had no significant impact on African societies.

European nations began to search for new overseas colonies after 1880 to

• find who would work in European factories for low wages

• promote a free exchange of ideas between Eastern and Western cultures

• bring the economic benefits of industrialization to underdeveloped nations

• obtain raw materials for their industries and open new markets for their products

Which statement best describes what life was like for Africans under European rule?

• New farming methods provided more food for people.

• Africans saw little benefit for their hard work.

• Education and skills training decreased racial and gender inequalities

• Urbanization decreased levels of armed conflict

What challenge did the British face in their colonization of South Africa?

• resistance from the Boers in Transvaal

• religious conflict among different indigenous groups

• widespread efforts among urban workers to organize labor unions

• geographic barriers that made the region largely inaccessible.

People who believed in Social Darwinism thought European Cultures were more evolved and Civilized. They also believed African cultures were

• Lower and not civilized

• Higher and Civilized

• Interesting and worth studying