Resistance Movements in History

The video discusses resistance to imperial expansion from 1450-1750, highlighting general resistance from conquered peoples and specific resistance from enslaved communities. Examples include Queen Nzinga's resistance against Portugal, the Pugachev Rebellion in Russia, the Maratha uprising against the Mughal Empire, and revolts in the Americas like the Pueblo Revolt and Metacom's War. The Stono Rebellion is also covered, showcasing the resistance of enslaved people in the British colonies.

What are the two main types of resistance discussed in the video?

• General and specific resistance

• Military and diplomatic resistance

• Economic and political resistance

• Cultural and religious resistance

Who was Queen Ana Nzinga and what was her role in resisting Portuguese expansion?

• A leader who helped the Portuguese conquer Africa

• A Portuguese ally who supported their expansion

• A ruler who resisted Portuguese slave raids and allied with the Dutch

• A queen who peacefully negotiated with the Portuguese

What was the Pugachev Rebellion?

• An uprising led by Queen Ana Nzinga

• A rebellion against the Mughal Empire

• A revolt by Russian serfs against serfdom

• A resistance movement in the British colonies

What was the outcome of the Maratha uprising against the Mughal Empire?

• The Mughal Empire regained control

• The Maratha were defeated

• The Maratha Empire was established

• The Mughal Empire expanded further

What was the main reason for the Pueblo Revolt?

• Trade disagreements with the French

• Forced conversions to Christianity

• Economic exploitation by the Spanish

• Land disputes with the British

What was Metacom's War?

• A rebellion by Native Americans against the British

• A conflict between the French and British

• A war between the Spanish and Portuguese

• A civil war within the Mughal Empire

What was the Stono Rebellion?

• A rebellion led by Native Americans

• A diplomatic negotiation for freedom

• A violent uprising by enslaved Africans in South Carolina

• A peaceful protest by enslaved people

What was the general attitude of enslavers towards enslaved people before the Stono Rebellion?

• They were unaware of the conditions of servitude

• They thought enslaved people were planning a rebellion

• They considered enslaved people as equals

• They believed enslaved people were content with servitude

What was the result of the Stono Rebellion?

• The rebellion led to a peaceful resolution

• The British made life harder for enslaved people

• Enslaved people gained their freedom

• The British abolished slavery

What was a common theme among the various resistances to imperial expansion?

• Desire for economic gain

• Resistance to cultural and religious imposition

• Interest in forming alliances with empires

• Support for imperial rule