Unit 7.4 Imperialism Wayground review

Which of the following was a negative impact of the Age of Imperialism on Africa and Asia?

• Increase in democratic governments

• Creation of strong local industries

• Loss of cultural traditions and stripping of natural resources

• Expansion of local political power

Why was India known as the “Crown Jewel” of the British Empire?

• It had the strongest navy in Asia

• It supplied valuable resources and was highly profitable

• It allowed Britain to dominate Middle Eastern trade

• It was Britain’s first overseas colony

How did many Western imperialist countries justify colonialism?

• By claiming to respect local governments

• Through the ideas of Christianizing, “The white man's burden” and/or Social Darwinism

• By promising full independence to colonies

• By focusing only on trade partnerships

How did Europeans justify building infrastructure such as railroads and telegraphs across Africa?

• They claimed it was required by African leaders

• They believed it would improve traditional farming

• They argued it was part of their “civilizing mission”

• They wanted to preserve African culture

How did the Canton System affect European traders?

• It allowed free trade in all Chinese ports

• It restricted European trade to one port and only using Chinese silver

• It forced Europeans to convert to Chinese religions

• It made European trade illegal

What medical advancement helped Europeans colonize tropical regions?

• Antibiotics

• Smallpox vaccine

• Quinine as a treatment for malaria

• Penicillin

What was a positive impact of imperialism on Africa?

• Equal political rights

• Development of infrastructure such as roads, schools and hospitals

• Long‑lasting economic independence

• Preservation of all cultural traditions

What was the European competition for African territory in the late 1800s called?

• The Silk Road Race

• The Great Trek

• The Scramble for Africa

• The African Coalition

How did imperialism negatively impact India?

• It created a strong Indian manufacturing sector

• It weakened India by causing famines and cholera epidemics

• It improved India’s political independence

• It encouraged Indian control over trade

How did the British attempt to fix the trade imbalance with China created by the Canton System?

• By lowering tariffs

• By exporting manufactured goods

• By smuggling opium into China for recreational use

• By forming an alliance with Japan