MWH Unit 4 - Imperialism

What is imperialism?

• Strong sense of pride for one's country

• Survival of the fittest

• Building a stronger country by dominating a weaker country economically, politically and socially

• Era of colonial rule over India by the British Empire

What was NOT a reason industrialized nations took control of less developed nations?

• Gaining raw materials for industry

• Gaining new markets to sell goods

• To set up new trading ports

• To get rid of diamonds and gold

What continent was divided up in a "civil" manner at the Berlin Conference?

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

What was NOT a positive impact of imperialism?

• Sophisticated technology and transportation

• Natives lost traditional culture, religion and language

• Better communication systems

• Advanced medical care and educational opportunities

How did nationalism contribute to imperialism?

• Drove nations to compete and gain as many colonies as possible

• Drew geographic lines

• No sense of unity

• Decline in population expansion

Which of the following was considered a major imperial power?

• Monaco

• Great Britain

• Ireland

• Ivory Coast

Which of the following was not an "industrial" tool of empires?

• Railroads

• Steamships

Which of the following was a reason natives resisted against imperialism?

• They liked being told what to do

• Felt foreign culture was being forced on them

• Disliked improvements made to roads

• Did not want to rule themselves

How did the Berlin Conference impact the future of Africa?

• Unity problems

• Ethnic Warfare

• Constant tension as tribal boundaries disregarded

• All of the above

• None of the above

How did Social Darwinism contribute to imperialism?

• Caused Europeans to stay on eastern and western coasts of Africa

• Discovery of Antarctica

• Pushed idea superior nations should dominate inferior nations

• Contributed to unity among African tribes