Unit 5 Test Review

Which is an example of imperialism?

• Countries engaging in mutually beneficial trade agreements without exerting control over each other

• Countries providing humanitarian assistance to other countries without imposing political or economic influence

• Nations sharing cultural practices and knowledge without any political or economic dominance through cultural exchange programs.

• European powers dividing and colonizing almost the entire African continent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, exploiting its resources and people

During the Age of Imperialism, what was the primary motivation for European countries to expand their territories?

• To promote international diplomacy

• To create artistic alliances with other cultures

• To acquire resources and establish trade routes

• To expand religious freedom in their own countries

Imperialism is a —

• policy of trading between countries so that both countries benefit

• policy of interdependence between countries so that ideas can be shared

• policy of extending control or authority over foreign entities for one's own gain

• trade policy between countries; generally one country limits trading and inequities occur

Which change is BEST shown by a comparison of the two maps?

• the end of trade with Africa

• the end of imperialism in Africa

• the end of dictatorships in Africa

• the end of immigration within Africa

During the late nineteenth century Social Darwinism justified which situation?

• passage of antitrust legislation

• the uneven distribution of wealth

• passage of social welfare reform

• the spoils system in politics

Which of the following is a significant impact of European imperialism on the countries they colonized?

• Increased political stability within the colonies

• Development of democratic principles within the colonies

• Exploitation of natural resources and disruption of native cultures

• Improved understanding and appreciation of native cultures by Europeans

What can be described as one of the critical effects of European countries during the Age of Imperialism?

• Altering the economic, social, and political landscapes of the colonized countries

• Promoting space exploration, altering global climate, and developing artificial intelligence

• Eradicating diseases, raising living standards, and limiting the spread of nuclear weapons

• Encouraging global trade, creating multi-ethnic societies, and reducing environmental harms

Select four reasons for overseas European imperialism.

• Strengthen economic profits

• Encourage religious beliefs and practices

• Practice control using the military

• Promote political agenda

• Share and learn about cultural attributes

Which of the following is an example of an American Indian attempt at assimilation?

• Learning to speak the English language

• Wearing Native American jewelry and clothing

• Being a warrior at the Battle of Little Big Horn

• Going to Canada to avoid relocation to a reservation

Identify three economic motivations for imperialism.

• Capitalism could more easily be shared with other nations.

• Overseas colonies offered markets for manufactured goods.

• European and American industries needed more sources of coal.

• Overseas colonies offered a haven for the settlement of surplus populations.

• Cheap raw materials from overseas colonies were needed to sustain industrialization.