Social Darwinism

Social Darwinism

9th - 12th Grade

11 Qs

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Social Darwinism

Social Darwinism

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Social Darwinism?

Theory used by Western Nations (Europe and USA) during imperialism to justify taking over weaker countries.
Based on Charles Darwin’s “Survival of the Fittest”
Basically, belief that white people were the most civilized (smarter, stronger, harder worker) and could do what they wanted to weaker countries/people.
All of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following does Social Darwinism use as the reason why Strong countries took over Weaker countries?

Political
Economic
Social

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to this source below; How was Ethiopia able to defeat the Italians at the Battle of Adwa?

Used nationalist rivalries
Bought modern weapons
Her people's high degree of courage and full support of the people
Had a very well trained army

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Even thought the Europeans took over most of Africa and Southeast Asia they allowed the people to keep their customs, religions, languages, and traditions.

True
False

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspects of life changed for the imperialized (weaker country) due to Social Darwinism. Select all that apply.

Changed Language
Changed Traditions
Changed Religion
Changed way of life

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the white man's burden?

Some countries justified taking over nations because they believed they were helping the locals become civilized (treated like Children)
Some countries felt they should leave the culture and traditions alone in a country
Some countries thought they should not take over a country because people were already living there.
The prime directive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by "Brutality"

When countries take over and treat the people with respect
When countries avoid taking over a country
Some countries just took over and treated the locals like animals

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