Postcolonialism - Blueprint C

When did the first wave of colonial expansion begin?

• 14th century

• Late 15th century

• 16th century

• Early 17th century

Which countries were prominent in the first wave of colonialism?

• Germany, Belgium, and Italy

• Spain, France, Portugal, Holland, and Britain

• United States, Canada, and Australia

• Russia, China, and Japan

What commodities were sought during the first wave of colonialism?

• Tea, silk, and porcelain

• Oil, coal, and diamonds

• Spices, slaves, gold, and furs

• Textiles, paper, and glass

By the late 18th century, which two countries lost many colonies in North America?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Holland and Belgium

• Germany and Italy

What phrase symbolized the vastness of the British Empire during the Age of Imperialism?

• "Rule Britannia"

• "The sun never sets on the British Empire"

• "Pax Britannica"

• "For King and Country"

What percentage of the globe was controlled by European countries by the First World War?

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

• 95%

What event marked the beginning of the end of British colonial rule in India?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolution

• Indian independence in 1947

• The World War II peace treaties

What is the literal meaning of the term "postcolonial"?

• Before colonization

• After colonization ends

• The peak of colonization

• Anti-colonial movements

Who wrote the influential book Orientalism in 1978?

• Salman Rushdie

• Chinua Achebe

• Frantz Fanon

• Edward Said

What does Edward Said critique in Orientalism?

• Western assumptions about Eastern cultures

• Postcolonial resistance movements

• The economic policies of colonizers

• Globalization and trade policies