Exploring the Causes of Imperialism in AP World History

Which regions were primarily affected by imperialism during the mid-1800s?

• South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa

• North America and Europe

• Latin America and Antarctica

• Eastern Europe and the Middle East

What technological advancement allowed Europeans to enter deeper parts of Africa?

• Steam engines

• Railroads

• Telegraph

• New medicines

What does the 'N' in the acronym 'NERDS' stand for in the context of imperialism?

• Natural resources

• Nationalism

• Negotiation

• Neutrality

How did nationalism contribute to the causes of imperialism?

• By reducing the need for natural resources

• By fostering isolationism

• By encouraging countries to compete and conquer territories

• By promoting peace and cooperation

Why did industrialized nations seek new markets during the period of imperialism?

• To find new sources of labor

• To sell their industrialized products

• To spread their culture

• To establish military bases

What was one of the economic motivations for imperialism?

• Establishment of new governments

• Expansion of religious beliefs

• Need for natural resources

• Desire for new technologies

Which of the following was a religious motivation for imperialism?

• Creating new art forms

• Building new cities

• Learning new languages

• Spreading Christianity

What is Social Darwinism in the context of imperialism?

• A theory promoting equality among races

• A belief in the survival of the fittest applied to human societies

• A campaign for universal education

• A movement to protect endangered species

What is an example of a transnational business that emerged during the imperialism period?

• Google

• Amazon

• HSBC

• Microsoft

What does the term 'transnational' mean in the context of businesses?

• Operating only in rural areas

• Operating within a single nation

• Operating across multiple nations

• Operating only in urban areas