Vocabulary 4 Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

• Economic Imperialism

• Imperialism

• Open Door Policy

• Sphere of Influence

Territories ruled by a foreign power.

• Colonies

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

A territory that is controlled and protected by a stronger country.

• Protectorate

• Colonies

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

A region where a foreign power has exclusive rights and privileges.

• Sphere of Influence

• Colonies

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

When a country uses economic means to control another region or nation.

• Economic Imperialism

• Colonies

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

Involves a colonizing power controlling a colony's government directly

• Direct Rule

• Indirect Rule

• Cultural Diffusion

• Economic Imperialism

Uses local rulers under the control of the colonizer.

• Indirect Rule

• Direct Rule

• Protectorate

• Imperialism

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

• Cultural Diffusion

• Missionaries

• Imperialism

• Indirect Rule

People sent to promote a religion in foreign countries or regions.

• Missionaries

• Cultural Diffusion

• Imperialism

• Direct Rule