Age of Imperialism

What were the primary motives for European imperialism in Africa?

• To establish democratic governments

• To find new markets for their goods and obtain raw materials for industrial production

• To promote African culture in Europe

• To create alliances with African rulers

Which ideologies and groups were involved in the justification of European imperialism in Africa?

• Communism and labor unions

• Racism, Social Darwinism, and Christian missionaries

• Capitalism and environmentalists

• Feminism and human rights activists

How did European countries divide Africa during the period of imperialism?

• By negotiating with African rulers

• By making rules among themselves with no input from African rulers or people

• By holding democratic elections in African territories

• By respecting existing African borders and cultures

What was the outcome of the Boer War in South Africa?

• The Zulu defeated the British

• The Dutch Boers established a new country

• The British won the fight for South African diamonds and gold

• The African rulers regained control of their lands

What were the primary motivations for European countries to engage in imperialism in Africa?

• To spread democracy and human rights

• To gain raw materials for industrial production and new markets for their goods

• To establish military bases

• To create alliances with African rulers

How did European countries decide on the division of Africa during the period of imperialism?

• Through negotiations with African rulers

• By making rules among themselves with no input from African rulers or people

• By holding democratic elections in African territories

• By purchasing land from African leaders

What was the outcome of the Battle of Ulundi and the Boer War in the context of imperialism in Africa?

• The Zulu defeated the British and maintained their independence

• The British lost to the Dutch Boers and withdrew from South Africa

• The Zulu lost to the British, and the British won the Boer War, gaining control over South African diamonds and gold

• The Dutch Boers formed an alliance with the Zulu to resist British invasion

What is the definition of imperialism?

• Control by a weaker nation over a stronger nation

• Control by a strong nation over a weaker nation

• Equal control between two nations

• Independence of a nation from foreign control

Which continent is depicted in the diagram related to imperialism?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

What stirred ambitions in many European nations during the period of industrialization?

• The discovery of new continents

• The need for more resources to fuel industrial production

• The decline of the Ottoman Empire

• The spread of democracy