Imperialism and the Industrial Revolution

Many Western leaders felt they needed colonies and a global empire to:

• control natural resources and open new markets for manufactured goods

• create friendly alliances with African nations

• control important historical sites

• prevent socialism from spreading

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to imperialism?

• non-Western nations needed natural resources from Europe

• 
  industrialized nations were in need of new markets for their manufactured goods

• industrialized countries did not have the technology to travel far distances

• the Industrial Revolution slowed manufacturing

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of Western nations?

• advanced technology

• strong economies

• advanced weapons

• food insecurity

What event began the stampede for African colonies?

• looking for diamond mines

• the large conversion to Christianity

• the exploration of the Nile river

• King Leopold II's activities in the Congo which made Belgium very rich

Which of the following countries controlled much of northern and west-central Africa?

• France

• Germany

• Britain

• Belgium

What was one result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

• India gained Independence

• India was ruled by the British

• India became a protectorate of Belgium

• India and Pakistan split

Pick the correct definition for the term sphere of influence.

• The cutting down of many trees

• An attempt to destroy a political, racial, or cultural group

• Areas where Westerners claimed exclusive trading rights

• The domination of one country over a weaker one, unequal relationship

Select the correct definition for the term direct rule

• The domination of one country over a weaker one, unequal relationship

• Difference between how much a country imports and exports

• When an imperial power sends rulers of its own to make decisions for a protectorate.

• Special economic right to a ruling power

Select the correct definition for the term indirect rule

• The domination of one country over a weaker one, unequal relationship

• Difference between how much a country imports and exports

• When an imperial power sends rulers of its own to make decisions for a protectorate.

• When a country under imperial control is run by local rulers influenced by the imperial power

Who was David Livingston?

• He was a ruthless and brilliant leader of the Zulu Tribe

• He set up a powerful Muslim state in Nigeria

• He was a Boer who lead raids against the Asante Kingdom

• He was a famous missionary and explorer