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WorksheetsExploring the Age of Imperialism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was one of the main causes of imperialism in the 19th century?
The desire for cultural exchange
The need for new markets and raw materials
The spread of democracy
The search for new religions
What was the "Scramble for Africa"?
A race to build the tallest building in Africa
A competition among European countries to colonize African land
A search for ancient African artifacts
A contest to find the source of the Nile River
What does the term "White Man's Burden" refer to?
The responsibility to teach sports to other cultures
The belief that Europeans had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and bring them things like religion.
The challenge of building railroads in Europe
The task of learning new languages
Why was the purchase of Alaska referred to as "Seward's Folly"?
It was believed to be a waste of money
It was thought to be too far from the United States
It was considered too cold to inhabit
It was seen as a threat to Canada
Which country sold Alaska to the United States?
Canada
Russia
Great Britain
France
What was one effect of the "Scramble for Africa"?
Africa became a single unified country
European countries established colonies throughout Africa
African countries colonized Europe
Africa became a major world power
Which U.S. Secretary of State was responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
Thomas Jefferson
William H. Seward
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
What sparked the growth of imperialism of European nations, the United States and Japan from the late 1870s to the mid 1900s?
Business people wanted to reduce imports of goods from other nations.
Political leaders encouraging their country to become isolationist.
Nations needed to find sources of raw materials to help industrial growth.
Nations becoming culturally diverse by attracting new immigrants.
What was one of the consequences of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
African nations gained independence
European powers divided Africa into colonies
Trade routes in Asia were established
European countries formed a military alliance
