Quiz on Imperialism and Expansion

What did Japan seek to emulate for economic gain?

• France and Germany

• Britain and Spain

• Italy and Portugal

• Russia and China

What was a cultural reason for British expansion?

• To learn new languages

• Cultural superiority

• To create new art forms

• To build new cities

What is cultural diffusion about?

• Building houses

• Spreading language

• Planting trees

• Making friends

What is the purpose of military conquest?

• To make friends

• To go to war to take land

• To plant trees

• To build houses

Which strategy is about trading and resources?

• Military conquest

• Commercial exploitation

• Controlling local leaders

• Building houses

What is the aim of commercial exploitation?

• War

• Enhancing wealth

• Education

• Art

What does "Displacement" mean in the context of indigenous populations?

• People moved to new lands

• People lost their lands

• People gained new lands

• People shared their lands

What is "Cultural Diffusion" according to the image?

• Learning new languages

• Sharing local traditions

• Erasing local languages and traditions

• Celebrating different cultures

What happened to indigenous populations due to the arrival of European diseases?

• They became healthier

• They grew in number

• Many were killed

• They were unaffected

What is one impact of colonization on indigenous cultures?

• Preservation of traditions

• Erasure of local languages

• Increase in population

• Gaining new lands