Imperialism and Its Effects Exam Review

What is imperialism?

• A system where countries focus only on their own economic growth

• A policy where stronger nations extend their control over weaker territories

• A movement to promote democracy worldwide

• A form of government that limits expansion

Which of the following were major imperialist nations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Japan, Britain, France, Germany

• Brazil, China, Mexico, Canada

• Portugal, Italy, Australia, India

• Russia, Cuba, Switzerland, Argentina

One key motivation for imperialism was the need for: a) More farmland for domestic agriculture b) Raw materials and new markets for goods c) Isolation from world affairs d) A larger workforce for European factories

• More farmland for domestic agriculture

• Raw materials and new markets for goods

• Isolation from world affairs

• A larger workforce for European factories

The term "White Man’s Burden" refers to:

• The belief that Europeans had a duty to spread their culture to non-Europeans

• A movement to promote civil rights

• The financial struggle of European workers

• A resistance movement against imperialism

Which of the following was NOT an economic motivation for imperialism?

• Access to raw materials

• Expansion of markets to sell goods

• Strengthening democratic governments in other nations

• Increasing industrial production

What was one political motivation for European imperialism?

• The belief in isolationism

• The desire to avoid conflicts with other nations

• The competition among European countries for power and military strength

• The fear of overpopulation in European countries

What is nationalism?

• A system of government based on shared power

• The belief in loyalty and devotion to one's country, sometimes at the expense of other nations

• A policy of complete political neutrality

• A form of economic independence

Which of the following was a major effect of imperialism?

• The disappearance of all European rivalries

• The decline of the industrial revolution

• The exploitation and control of colonies by imperialist nations

• The immediate independence of colonized nations

Empire building and the race for colonies led to:

• A peaceful agreement among European nations

• An increase in global cooperation and trade

• Increased tensions and conflicts between imperialist powers

• A decline in military competition

How did European rivalries impact imperialism?

• It led to peaceful negotiations over colonial territories

• It increased competition and conflict over colonies

• It reduced the spread of nationalism

• It encouraged European nations to focus on their own domestic policies