WorksheetsImperialism, Colonialism Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
This type of colonial rule was administered by business leaders and private companies. These companies were formed by businessmen who were interested in exploiting the natural resources of the territories they were allowed to govern.
Economic Company Rule
Indirect Rule
Direct Rule
Settler Rule
This type of colonial rule had centralized administrations, usually in urban centers, that stressed policies of assimilation. Colonists had the intention of "civilizing" African societies so they would be more like Europe. This type of rule used the strategy of "divide and rule"
Economic Company Rule
Indirect Rule
Direct Rule
Settler Rule
This type of colonial rule used indigenous African rulers within the colonial administration, although they often maintained an inferior role. This type of rule increased divisions between ethnic groups and gave power to certain "big men" who had never had it before in pre-colonial history.
Economic Company Rule
Indirect Rule
Direct Rule
Settler Rule
This type of colonial rule saw a significant number of immigrants from Europe settled in these colonies. These immigrants were not like missionaries or European colonial officials. Security and prosperity for the settlers depended on economic exploitation and political oppression of the African population that vastly outnumbered the settlers.
Economic Company Rule
Indirect Rule
Direct Rule
Settler Rule
How did the Industrial Revolution spur (increase) Europeans' desire to colonize Africa?
They needed more land.
They wanted to control everything.
They were looking for more raw materials & markets
They wanted to build factories in Africa
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To establish rules for claiming land without conflict between European Powers.
To provide Germany with land in Africa.
To give Great Britain and France land in Africa.
Who was NOT represented at the Berlin Conference?
Germany
Great Britain
African countries
The United States of America
What Colonial Motive is expressed in the passage below?
"Should Germany begin on the road to imperialism? I believe we should. For one, we are an industrial nation. In order to maintain our factories and produce our goods we need access to natural resources. Resources like rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery is necessary and can be found in Africa and Asia. "- Summary of a passage written by Friedrich Fabri in his book, Does Germany Need Colonies? Published in 1879.
Economic
Exploratory
Ideological
Religious
Political
What Colonial Motive is expressed in the below passage?
"By engaging in Imperialism we can limit the power of our competitors, Britain and France. We can prevent territory from falling into their hands, and halt further expansion. Germany would weaken their trade and keep colonial profits from going to Britain and France. "
Economic
Exploratory
Political
Ideological
Religious
Which Colonial Motive is expressed in the passage below?
"The great part of the world is inhabited by barbarian tribes or savages who participate in wars without end and brutal customs. They know very little about the arts and sciences. They do not know how to work, invent, or exploit their land and its natural resources. They live in little groups of poverty spread throughout a large territory which if used correctly, could provide much food and riches."
Exploratory
Economic
Political
Ideological
Religious
According to the political cartoon, what has been a consequence of European imperialism/Colonialism in Africa?
Many of the continent's problems (disease, famine, civil war, poverty, etc.) are a direct result of European colonialism
Despite European colonialism, Africa and it's nations today are adjusting very well in the 21st Century
Challenges such as technological infrastructure were helped through European colonialism
European-style governance and culture has allowed African nations to deal with the many problems it is plagued with today
The industrial Revlution leads to the Age of Imperialism because:
Industrialized nations wanted more resources, more markets to sell their goods, and wanted to extract precious stones and metals from other countries
Industrialized nations wanted to try new experiments on nations that were immune to certain diseases spreading in Industrialized nations
Due to the black and white lung diseases emanating in Industrialized nations, countries needed healthy foreign workers to fill the vacant jobs in cities such as Berlin, Milan, and Morgan Hill
Foreign nations were in need of more advanced nations to take them over in order to show them how to administer new emerging economic industries in nations such as India, Laos, and China
A people's sense of belonging together as a nation is called:
Nationalism
Imperialism
Colonialism
Settlements
The Industrial Revolution leads to Nationalism in the following ways EXCEPT:
Industrialized nations are often proud of itself when there are a lot of deaths in factories and mines because that means they have a very strong economy and are doing something right
A nation’s pride in itself is directly tied to economic and military strength
As their nation becomes a global leader politically, economically, and socially, the people of the nation will unite with each other
If a country is strong economically, the people of the country feel proud to be apart of that process
The experiences of people in the colonies experience imperial rule differently depending on where they were in the world. However, one driving motive that was similar despite what colony we study was:
"Civilization" - the idea that European countries believed they were better than native populations and had a duty to control them
"Politics" - the idea that European countries wanted to instill democracy in each of the colonies
"Social Development" - the idea that European countries wanted to enhance the social dynamics within the colonies
"Paternalism" - the idea that European countries wanted to be akin to a father-figure to the colonies
Choose the excerpt from "4.2 - What were the major motives for Imperialism?" that best describes the "Commerce" or "Economic" motive for European countries to colonize other parts of the world in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
"The Industrial Revolution increased production capacity drastically. A bigger demand for these products had to be generated. Controlling the rest of the world gave the option to suppress their capability of producing goods and created a market outlet for their own products."
"Through the dissemination of Christian doctrine, European nations such as Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands sought to educate and reform African culture."
"Imperialism was also influenced by nationalism, a sense of pride in one’s country. People were proud of their growing countries and their accomplishments….This created a sense of competition among European countries to show off their power and prestige around the world."
"The idea of the White Man’s Burden was to better (“seek another’s profit”) an ostensibly backward people (anyone who was not white)."
What is the description for the "Economic" motive for colonization?
Motives included the desire to make money to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.
Motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior, other cultures were “primitive,” Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world, great nations should have empires, and only the strongest nations will survive.
Motives included the desire to spread Christianity to protect European missionaries in other lands, to spread European values and moral beliefs, to educate peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa for moral/religious purposes.
Motives were based on the desire to explore “unknown” or unchartered territory, to conduct scientific research, to conduct medical searches for the causes and treatment of diseases, to go on adventure, and to investigate “unknown” lands and cultures.
What is the description for the "Exploratory" motive for colonization?
Motives were based on the desire to explore “unknown” or unchartered territory, to conduct scientific research, to conduct medical searches for the causes and treatment of diseases, to go on adventure, and to investigate “unknown” lands and cultures.
Motives included the desire to make money to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.
Motives were based on a nation’s desire to gain power, to compete with other European and World countries, to expand territory, to exercise military force, to gain prestige by winning colonies, and to boost national pride and security.
Motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior, other cultures were “primitive,” Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world, great nations should have empires, and only the strongest nations will survive.
What is the description for the "Political" motive for colonization?
Motives were based on a nation’s desire to gain power, to compete with other European and World countries, to expand territory, to exercise military force, to gain prestige by winning colonies, and to boost national pride and security.
Motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior, other cultures were “primitive,” Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world, great nations should have empires, and only the strongest nations will survive.
Motives included the desire to make money to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.
Motives included the desire to spread Christianity to protect European missionaries in other lands, to spread European values and moral beliefs, to educate peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa for moral/religious purposes.
What is the description for the "ideological" motive for colonization?
Motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior, other cultures were “primitive,” Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world, great nations should have empires, and only the strongest nations will survive.
Motives included the desire to spread Christianity to protect European missionaries in other lands, to spread European values and moral beliefs, to educate peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa for moral/religious purposes.
Motives were based on a nation’s desire to gain power, to compete with other European and World countries, to expand territory, to exercise military force, to gain prestige by winning colonies, and to boost national pride and security.
Motives were based on the desire to explore “unknown” or unchartered territory, to conduct scientific research, to conduct medical searches for the causes and treatment of diseases, to go on adventure, and to investigate “unknown” lands and cultures.
What is the description for the "Religious" motive for colonization?
Motives included the desire to spread Christianity to protect European missionaries in other lands, to spread European values and moral beliefs, to educate peoples of other cultures, and to end slave trade in Africa for moral/religious purposes.
Motives included the desire to make money to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.
Motives were based on the desire to explore “unknown” or unchartered territory, to conduct scientific research, to conduct medical searches for the causes and treatment of diseases, to go on adventure, and to investigate “unknown” lands and cultures.
Motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior, other cultures were “primitive,” Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world, great nations should have empires, and only the strongest nations will survive.
A policy or practice by which one country installs a settlement of its people on the lands of another society is called:
Nationalism
Imperialism
Colonialism
Indirect Rule
A policy or action by which one country controls another country or territory is known as:
Nationalism
Imperialism
Colonialism
Settlements
The “Scramble for Africa,” France taking control of Vietnam, and America taking control of Hawaii and the Philippines is an example of:
Nationalism
Imperialism
Colonialism
Socialism
An example of imperialism is:
Great Britain desiring a “Cape to Cairo” dominion of control in Africa, acquiring India as a colony, and controlling trade in China
Italy uniting its city-states into one connected nation
Ethiopia fighting off Great Britain and Italy to keep their independence
France trying to change their system of government from a representative democracy to a democratic-socialist state
“The sun never sets on the British Empire” was a saying about the British Empire at the peak of its power. What do you think this saying means?
The British Empire had colonies in every part of the world
The British felt that the sun revolved around them
The British Empire represented sunlight and hope to the rest of the world
The British were hard working and never slept
Which of the following actions could be an example of colonialism?
A country takes over a neighboring territory and controls its government.
A country attacks its neighbors to destroy their economic institutions.
A country provides financial support to its poorer neighbors.
A country encourages its neighbors to quickly industrialize their economies.
Which of these events led European countries to seek natural resources in colonies around the world during the 19th century?
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
The American Civil War
The Scientific Revolution
How did the Industrial Revolution motivate Europeans to claim colonies around the world?
Europeans hoped to recruit scientists from around the world to help develop new technology
Europeans wanted to spread industrial technology to poor countries around the world.
Europeans needed places to use the new technologies they had developed.
Europeans hoped to find natural resources to produce goods in factories
Which of the following describes a motivation for European countries establishing empires in the 19th century?
Europeans believed they were morally superior to the peoples of Africa and Asia.
Europeans wanted to leave Europe and relocate to African and Asian countries.
Europeans needed places to use the new technologies they had developed.
Europeans hoped to spread Enlightenment ideas, including liberal democracy.
Which of the following was NOT a motivation for European imperialism?
To spread Christianity to foreign populations that practiced other religions.
To demonstrate their superiority to other countries on an international scale.
To access valuable natural resources in foreign territories.
To form closer relationships with potential allies around the world.
Which of these groups benefited most from 19th-century imperialism?
Imperial nations, such as the United Kingdom and France
Nations that were under economic imperialism, such as Honduras and China
Colonies of imperial nations, such as Congo and India
Independent countries, such as Sweden and Canada
Which of these groups benefited least from 19th-century imperialism?
Imperial nations, such as the United Kingdom and France
Nations that were under economic imperialism, such as Honduras and China
Colonies of imperial nations, such as Congo and India
Independent countries, such as Sweden and Canada
Which term describes the competition between European powers for colonial territory in Africa?
The Scramble for Africa
The Sepoy Rebellion
Economic imperialism
The eugenics movement
How did European leaders justify excluding African representatives from the 1884 Berlin Conference?
They argued that African leaders were violent dictators and needed to be overthrown.
They claimed that Africans were allied with Great Britain and would serve British interests.
They thought that Africans would exploit the conference and prevent European colonization.
They believed that Africans were uncivilized and needed to be guided by Europeans.
What was one major problem caused by Europeans drawing new African borders during the Scramble for Africa?
The new borders greatly benefited Great Britain at the expense of other powers.
The new borders frequently overlapped and contributed to military conflicts.
The new borders were drawn by African dictators who were hated in their home countries.
The new borders ignored the cultural and political traditions of different African groups.
What was the main driving force behind New Imperialism?
To spread their cultural values and traditions to other nations
To form alliances with weaker countries for economic gain
To exploit the natural resources and cheap labor of colonized territories
To promote international peace and cooperation
What were typical patterns of colonization during the 19th century?
Colonizers exerted control through military conquest, political dominance, and cultural imposition
Colonizers established peaceful relations with native populations and mutually shared resources
Colonization involved the complete assimilation of native populations into the colonizers' culture
Colonization was a passive process with no active involvement from the colonizers
How was imperialism connected to race and religion?
Imperial powers used racial and religious beliefs to justify their domination over colonized peoples
Imperialism was purely based on economic interests and had no connection to race or religion
Race and religion were entirely ignored during the imperialist era
Imperialism led to the eradication of race and religion from society
What was the response of native people to colonization?
Native people responded to colonization through various means, including resistance, adaptation, negotiation, and in some cases, cooperation with the colonizers
Native people welcomed colonization and actively collaborated with the colonizers
Native people offered violent resistance against colonization and were successful in protecting their territories
Native people embraced colonization and fully assimilated into the culture of the colonizers
What sentiment among colonized people led to a desire to seek independence from their colonizers?
A yearning for self-determination and freedom from foreign rule.
A desire for continued economic support from the colonizers.
A belief in the superiority of the colonizers' culture and values.
A longing for stricter colonial control over local affairs.
All of the following are examples of "crimes against humanity" during New Imperialism except.
Cultural assimilation and promotion of local traditions
Forced labor and exploitation of indigenous populations
Massacres and violent suppression of local uprisings
Forcible displacement and destruction of indigenous communities
