World History Imperialism Review

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The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by —

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supporting the establishment of colonial spheres of influence

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Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —

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organizing resistance movements against European colonists

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One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were –

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Reactions to European Imperialism

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This stanza from Kipling’s poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western power to –

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introduce the benefits of their civilizations to non-European peoples

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During the 19th century (1800s), Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies primarily to –

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obtain raw materials for their industries

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The map above is connected to which of the following historical events? Berlin Conference/ Scramble For Africa, Results of post World War II independence movements, Spread of Christianity throughout Africa, Abolition of slavery through Africa

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Berlin Conference/ Scramble For Africa

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The two maps above show the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal. What was the strategic interest that the United States, Britain and France had in building these Canals?

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Both canals helped the Imperial country (U.S., Britain, France) to have easier access to trade with their distant colonies.

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Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800’s? Options: New nations were based on old tribal boundaries, The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded, African unity was encouraged, The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers

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The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

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What was Social Darwinism?

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The idea that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones.

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In Africa and India, colonial governments were able to keep control over large native populations by doing what?

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Exploiting the ethnic and religious divisions amongst the native people.