25.3 PowerPoint Quiz

What was the period from 1880-1914, when Europeans divided up Africa, called?

• The Great Partition

• The African Divide

• The Scramble for Africa

• The Colonial Era

What was a key difference between the New Imperialism period and former periods?

• It was based on settlement of colonies.

• It focused on indirect control.

• It was not based on settlement of colonies.

• It was driven by religious motives.

What were the main motives driving Europeans during the New Imperialism?

• Religious interests

• Economic interests, political competition, and cultural motives

• Scientific exploration

• Humanitarian efforts

What was a significant economic interest in Africa before the 1800s?

• Agriculture

• Slave trade

• Tourism

• Technology

What happened to the slave trade in many nations?

• It expanded

• It became more profitable

• It was made illegal

• It was ignored

Why did Europeans begin to look to Africa during the period of New Imperialism?

• For cultural exchange

• For raw materials

• For new technology

• For tourism opportunities

What were some of the economic interests that Europeans developed during the New Imperialism?

• Mines, plantations, and trading routes

• Schools, hospitals, and libraries

• Parks, museums, and theaters

• Roads, bridges, and airports

Why did business people call on their own countries during the New Imperialism?

• To protect their economic interests from European competitors

• To establish cultural exchanges with other nations

• To promote tourism and travel

• To create new educational systems

What did political competition during the New Imperialism reflect?

• Struggles for power in Europe

• Economic stability

• Cultural exchange

• Technological advancements

Why did nations begin jumping into the race for colonies during the New Imperialism?

• To assert their status as great powers

• To promote global peace

• To improve agricultural techniques

• To establish trade routes