Exploring Ideologies Behind Second Wave Imperialism

Exploring Ideologies Behind Second Wave Imperialism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explores the ideologies that fueled the second wave of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. It begins with a historical context of Western European maritime empires and then delves into four major ideologies: nationalism, scientific racism, social Darwinism, and the civilizing mission. Each ideology is explained in terms of its influence on imperialism, highlighting how they justified and motivated the expansion of empires. The video also offers resources for students preparing for AP World History exams.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What period marks the second wave of imperialism discussed in the video?

1450-1750

1750-1900

1600-1700

1900-1950

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European development significantly influenced the ideologies driving imperialism?

The Agricultural Revolution

The Industrial Revolution

The Renaissance

The Scientific Revolution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ideology is characterized by a shared language, religion, and social customs?

Imperialism

Scientific Racism

Nationalism

Social Darwinism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did nationalism affect European countries internally during the period discussed?

It caused political instability

It spurred the unification of countries like Italy and Germany

It led to economic decline

It reduced the influence of religion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pseudoscience was used to justify racial superiority during the period of imperialism?

Phrenology

Astrology

Geology

Alchemy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a new element in the scientific racism ideology compared to earlier forms of racism?

Geographical determinism

Economic analysis

Biological classification

Religious justification

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to social Darwinism, what justified the dominance of stronger nations over weaker ones?

Natural selection in societies

Cultural superiority

Economic necessity

Religious mandates

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?