Checking For Understanding - Imperialism - Readings 1-3

Fill in the blank: ________ is the control by a strong nation over a weaker nation.

• imperialism

• federalism

• isolationism

• nationalism

Fill in the blank: ________ is the belief that one race is superior to others.

• racism

• patriotism

• sexism

• nationalism

Fill in the blank: ________ is the use of Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution to explain human societies.

• Social Darwinism

• Cultural Relativism

• Marxism

• Humanism

Fill in the blank: ________ was the Zulu chief who created a large centralized state.

• Shaka

• Cecil Rhodes

• Menelik II

• Mansa Musa

Imperialism began in the 1800s because:

• industrialized nations wanted raw materials and new markets.

• countries wanted to end all wars.

• nations sought to reduce their territories.

• people wanted to promote democracy everywhere.

The purpose of the Berlin Conference was:

• to divide Africa among European powers

• to end World War I

• to establish the United Nations

• to promote free trade in Asia

The Boers were a group of people who fought against which group?

• the British

• the Zulus

• the French

• the Portuguese

Who was Menelik II?

• Leader of Ethiopian resistance

• British colonial governor

• French imperialist

• Local ruler in Nigeria

What forms and methods did imperialist nations use to control their colonies?

• Colony, protectorate, sphere of influence, and economic imperialism.

• Direct democracy, federalism, and confederation.

• Isolationism, neutrality, and pacifism.

• Republic, monarchy, and oligarchy.

Imperialists used which of the following forms and methods to control and manage colonies?

• Direct rule, indirect rule, economic exploitation, and cultural assimilation

• Complete independence for colonies

• Isolation from local populations

• Granting full citizenship to all colonized people