Imperialism - Fast and the Curious

Imperialism can best be defined as

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

The Boxer Rebellion was an incident in which

• The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China

• A war when the people of Africa learned personal fighting styles to try to resist the European armies

• A rebellion erupted amongst British soldiers over bad pay and rations in their colonies, and they tried to "box" their way out of service

• The French people took up boxing in protest of the imperial policies of their government

An area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

• imperialism

A nation that controls another, with citizens often moving to the other area, is referred to as

• a colony

• a protectorate

• a commonwealth

• a mother country

what is the main reason that European nations met at the Berlin Conference in 1884?

• Otto von Bismark wanted to be the leader of the European nations

• to find out whether Africa had the most natural resources of all continents

• European countries wanted to settle conflicting claims for lands in East Africa

• The African countries wanted to be colonized by European nations

How did European leaders justify colonizing African countries to their citizens in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• They were bringing independence to African peoples.

• The need to acquire raw materials to develop industry.

• To expand living space for Europeans

• The discovery of new river-routes for trading and industry.

What role did African delegates have in the Berlin Conference?

• None, they weren't invited
• A strong & dominant role
• An equal role with the European powers

The Industrial Revolution______________ the growth of Imperialism.

• encouraged
• discouraged

Which describes a territory that belongs to another country?

• mother country 
• island
• innovation
• colony