Imperialism and Colonialism Quiz - (6.1)

What belief was used to justify European colonization according to the text?

• Nationalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Isolationism

Which country controlled the entire Indian subcontinent by 1857?

• France

• Germany

• Britain

• Japan

What was the theory created by adapting Darwin's theory of biological evolution to society?

• Social Darwinism

• Natural Selection

• Evolutionary Theory

• Genetic Drift

Which region did Japan assert its nationalist pride through incursions?

• Southeast Asia

• East Asia

• South America

• North Africa

Which war led to France expanding its overseas territories?

• Franco-Prussian War

• World War I

• Napoleonic Wars

• Crimean War

What did the image of a New Zealand village reflect?

• The complexity of native societies

• The technological advancement of natives

• How Europeans viewed native village people as simple

• The military strength of native tribes

What did advocates of Social Darwinism use to justify imperialism?

• Economic theories

• Survival of the fittest

• Religious beliefs

• Political alliances

What was the belief of many colonial powers regarding their own cultures?

• They were inferior

• They were equal

• They were superior

• They were irrelevant

What role did Protestant missionaries play in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• They focused solely on economic gain.

• They supported imperialism by promoting Christianity.

• They avoided involvement in colonization.

• They only provided medical care.

What was one of the criticisms against missionaries during the 18th and 19th centuries?

• They focused too much on education.

• They ignored religious teachings.

• They supported imperialism by changing local beliefs.

• They did not provide any humanitarian aid.