Imperialism and Colonialism

What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 

• Great Britain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

The Berlin Conference

• was a meeting of African leaders to discuss the division of Africa.

• was a meeting of European countries to discuss the slave trade in Africa.

• was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of colonies in Africa.

• was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of the colonies in southern Asia.

the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets

• imperialism

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

What term is defined as a broad concept that includes a variety of ways of influencing another country or group of people, by direct conquest, economic control, or cultural dominance?

• Federal state

• Unitary state

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Neocolonialism

What term is defined as a particular type of imperialism in which people move into and settle on the land of another country?

• Federal state

• Unitary state

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Neocolonialism

What term is defined as a new way to exert control over developing countries through indirect means (economic, political, and/or cultural power), instead of through direct military political control?

• Federal state

• Unitary state

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Neocolonialism

What is the primary difference between colonialism and imperialism as discussed in class?

• Colonialism occurred in the 20th century, while imperialism occurred in the 19th century.

• Colonialism involved establishing colonies, while imperialism involved extending a nation's power and influence.

• Colonialism was only about trade, while imperialism was about military conquest.

• Colonialism was practiced by European countries, while imperialism was practiced by Asian countries.

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the age of imperialism?

• It made European countries more powerful militarily.

• It increased the demand for raw materials and new markets.

• It reduced the need for colonies.

• It encouraged European countries to focus on internal development only.

What was one major outcome of the Berlin Conference of 1884?

• The establishment of trade agreements with Asian countries.

• The division of Africa among European powers.

• The end of colonization in Africa.

• The creation of independent African nations.

Why did Europeans consider themselves superior to "darker" people?

• They felt that European culture was "better."

• It was their "duty" to civilize "primitive" people.

• It was their duty to spread Christian "civility."

• White people are dominant over the "inferior" races.