19 - Age of Imperialism

In 1884, 14 European countries met to discuss the division of Africa at the -

• German Confederation
• Treaty of Versailles
• Berlin Conference
• Treaty of Berlin

Which of the following is NOT a reason behind European Impearialism?

• Social Darwinism
• Religious/Humanitarian beliefs
• Sovereignty
• Nationalism

Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Great Britain
• Any African State
• Spain
• Belgium

The 'White Man's Burden' referred to :

• The responsibility of European people to work hard
• The burden of responsibility to provide for one's family
• Industrialized nations should civilize Africa & Asia
• none of above

The sepoys were:

• Bengal Hindus
• Indian soldiers
• British Muslims
• Mughal princes

The Sepoy Mutiny was rebellion against British rule over:

• better pay for Indian soldiers
• Better benefits for Indian soldiers
• disregard for overtime hours/pay for Indian soldiers
• disregard for religon/culture of Indian soldiers

What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Rights for Indians increased
• British government took direct control of India
• Indians gained independence
• Sepoys/ Indian government took control

The 'Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire referred to:

• Queen Victoria
• India
• Africa
• Cecil Rhodes

India was referred to the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Empire because:

• it provided a valuable supply of diamonds, rubies, gold
• the sepoys/Indians were 'model' subjects
• India was Britain's most valuable territory
• It was located in the 'middle' of the British Empire

The items in the box, are ALL forms of:

• Nationalism
• Industrialization
• The 'White Man's Burden'
• Imperialism