Imperialism

Front

Which of the following was NOT a political motivation for imperialism?

• national pride
• medical research
• prestige
• security

Back

medical research

Front

The racist belief that "inferior races" should be conquered and "civilized" is called

Back

ethnocentrism

Front

After the Scramble for Africa, what percent of Africa was controlled by European nations?

Back

90%

Front

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

Back

valuable raw materials and resources

Front

Who benefited most from imperialism?
Options: European nations, Native Americans, African Kingdoms, Indian Kingdoms

Back

European nations

Front

Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?

Back

European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods

Front

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

• access to raw materials
• access to new markets
• desire for cheap labor
• need to compete with other nations

Back

need to compete with other nations

Front

Which of the following is an economic reason for European Imperialism?
- racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people
- access to raw materials and valuable resources
- need to compete with other nations
- desire to spread European religion

Back

access to raw materials and valuable resources

Front

Which of the following is a social reason for European Imperialism?

• access to new markets
• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people
• desire for cheap labor
• need to compete with other nations

Back

racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

Front

What was the Berlin Conference in 1884 credited with starting?

Back

Scramble for Africa