WH U3 L5 Colonialism

Colonialism often involved the exploitation of resources from the colonized country. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The Scramble for Africa was a period of rapid colonization of the African continent by European powers during the late ____ century.

• 17th

• 18th

• 19th

• 20th

What is one of the main focuses of the lesson on colonialism?

• The economic benefits of colonialism

• The effects of colonialism on the Americas

• The technological advancements during colonialism

• The cultural exchanges during colonialism.

What justification did colonial powers use for their conquests?

• Economic necessity

• Legal and religious obligation

• Scientific exploration

• Cultural exchange

Colonial powers justified their conquests by asserting they had a _______ obligation.

• Cultural

• Legal and religious

• Economic

• Scientific

What were some of the investments made by colonial governments?

• Infrastructure and trade

• Military and defense

• Agriculture and mining

• Education and sports

Colonial governments encouraged literacy and the adoption of Western human rights standards. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an impact of colonialism mentioned in the text?

• Economic instability

• Ethnic rivalries

• Human rights violations

• Technological advancement

The term 'New World' refers to ____. A) Europe B) Asia C) Americas D) Africa.

• Europe

• Asia

• Americas

• Africa

You will examine the causes for colonialism in the _______ world.

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic