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WorksheetsSocial Darwinism
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is Social Darwinism?
a)
Theory used by Western Nations (Europe and USA) during imperialism to justify taking over weaker countries.
b)
Based on Charles Darwin’s “Survival of the Fittest”
c)
Basically, belief that white people were the most civilized (smarter, stronger, harder worker) and could do what they wanted to weaker countries/people.
d)
All of the above
2.
Which of the following does Social Darwinism use as the reason why Strong countries took over Weaker countries?
a)
Political
b)
Economic
c)
Social
3.
According to this source below; How was Ethiopia able to defeat the Italians at the Battle of Adwa?
a)
Used nationalist rivalries
b)
Bought modern weapons
c)
Her people's high degree of courage and full support of the people
d)
Had a very well trained army
4.
Even thought the Europeans took over most of Africa and Southeast Asia they allowed the people to keep their customs, religions, languages, and traditions.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What aspects of life changed for the imperialized (weaker country) due to Social Darwinism. Select all that apply.
a)
Changed Language
b)
Changed Traditions
c)
Changed Religion
d)
Changed way of life
6.
What is the white man's burden?
a)
Some countries justified taking over nations because they believed they were helping the locals become civilized (treated like Children)
b)
Some countries felt they should leave the culture and traditions alone in a country
c)
Some countries thought they should not take over a country because people were already living there.
d)
The prime directive
7.
What is meant by "Brutality"
a)
When countries take over and treat the people with respect
b)
When countries avoid taking over a country
c)
Some countries just took over and treated the locals like animals
8.
How did the Industrial Revolutions lead to Imperialism economically?
a)
It made Europeans feel sorry for their "little brother"
b)
It created a need for land, raw materials and markets
c)
It made westerners feel obligated to improve the human species
d)
It created a need for good music
9.
What were the lasting effects of social darwinism?
a)
all of the above
b)
Resources were stolen
c)
High poverty
d)
Very little care for country once stronger country left
e)
Set weaker country back
10.
By 1914, (a) and (b) were the only two African countries to
Choose from the below words
Ethiopia
Liberia
Kenya
South Africa
Zimbabwe
11.
Which of the following best describes the impact of imperialism on colonized countries?
a)
Increased political stability
b)
Economic prosperity for all
c)
Exploitation of resources and people
d)
Preservation of local cultures
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