Imperialism Vocabulary

What is a colony?

• A region with its own government but protected by a stronger nation

• A territory completely controlled by another country

• An area with special trading rights for a powerful nation

• A powerful trading company

Which of the following best describes a protectorate?

• A territory completely controlled by another country

• A region with its own internal government but protected by a more powerful nation

• An area with special trading rights for a powerful nation

• A meeting to divide territories among powerful nations

What is a sphere of influence?

• A territory completely controlled by another country

• A region with its own internal government but protected by a more powerful nation

• An area where a powerful nation has special trading rights and economic power

• A powerful trading company

What was the East India Company?

• A region with its own internal government but protected by a more powerful nation

• A powerful British trading company that effectively ruled India

• An area where a powerful nation has special trading rights and economic power

• A meeting to divide territories among powerful nations

What was the main cause of the Opium War?

• The division of Africa among European powers

• The sale of opium by Britain to Chinese people

• The rebellion of Indian soldiers against British commanders

• The construction of the Suez Canal

What was the Berlin Conference?

• A meeting to divide Africa among European powers

• A conflict between Britain and China over opium

• An uprising in China against foreign influence

• A rebellion of Indian soldiers against British commanders

Why was India referred to as the "Jewel in the Crown" during British rule?

• It was the first British colony

• It was considered Britain's most valuable colony

• It was the location of the Berlin Conference

• It was the site of the Opium War

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A meeting to divide Africa among European powers

• A conflict between Britain and China over opium

• An uprising in China against foreign influence

• A rebellion of Indian soldiers against British commanders

What was the Sepoy Rebellion?

• A meeting to divide Africa among European powers

• A conflict between Britain and China over opium

• An uprising in China against foreign influence

• A major uprising in India by Indian soldiers against British commanders

What is the Suez Canal?

• A powerful British trading company

• A human-made waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

• An area where a powerful nation has special trading rights

• A region with its own internal government but protected by a more powerful nation