Colonialism: Crash Course Geography

The video explores the historical and ongoing impacts of empires, imperialism, and colonialism on global territories, focusing on economic and cultural landscapes. It discusses how these forces have shaped relationships between states, using Taiwan and Myanmar as case studies. The video also highlights the influence of colonial narratives on global culture, including culinary colonization in Thailand.

Which nations have historically claimed the land that is now South Florida?

• The Germans and Italians

• The Spanish and Mayaimi

• The British and French

• The Dutch and Portuguese

What is a key characteristic of an empire?

• Isolation from other states

• Equal distribution of resources

• A focus on democratic governance

• A single authority controlling multiple territories

How does dependency theory explain the economic impact of colonialism?

• It states that colonizers become dependent on their colonies

• It argues that colonies remain economically reliant on their colonizers

• It claims that economic relationships are unaffected by colonialism

• It suggests colonies become economically independent after colonization

Which theory categorizes the world into core, periphery, and semi-periphery areas?

• Dependency Theory

• World Systems Theory

• Cultural Relativism

• Neo-Colonialism

Which colonial power first used Taiwan as a strategic shipping port?

• The Qing Dynasty

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Japanese

What was a significant change in Taiwan's economy under Japanese rule?

• Focus on exporting only to Europe

• Complete economic independence from Japan

• Shift from subsistence to industrial rice and sugar production

• Transition from industrial to subsistence farming

How did colonial powers often influence ethnic conflicts?

• By promoting equality among all groups

• By ignoring existing ethnic tensions

• By favoring one group over another

• By uniting all groups under a single culture

What was a cultural strategy used by Thailand to manage external pressures?

• Investing in international restaurants

• Isolating from global trade

• Adopting foreign languages

• Banning all foreign influences

What is the term for the pressure to change cultural traits for diplomatic reasons?

• Cultural Isolation

• Culinary Colonization

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Revolution

What is a common outcome of colonialism on local cultures?

• Complete independence from colonial influence

• Strengthening of local traditions

• Unification of all cultural groups

• Erasure of local languages and customs