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Age of Imperialism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is a primary reason for imperialism?

a)

To promote global peace

b)

To acquire natural resources and markets

c)

To establish cultural festivals

2.

A colony is what form of Imperialism?

a)

A territory controlled by a foreign power.

b)

A territory ruled directly by a foreign power.

c)

A territory where a foreign power gets exclusive rights.

3.

What role did missionaries play in Africa before imperialism?

a)

They led military expeditions

b)

They explored the interior

c)

They established trade routes

4.

Why did other countries take note of Africa's natural resources?

a)

To exploit them for economic gain

b)

To preserve the environment

c)

To promote tourism

5.

This slide shows the Berlin Conference. What was the main reason Europeans feared war during the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Economic recession in Europe

b)

Lack of resources in Africa

c)

Fights over African Territories

6.

What was ignored by European nations when dividing Africa?

a)

Natural resources

b)

Regard for the people there.

c)

Economic potential

7.

What is Imperialism?

a)

To expand a country's territory.

b)

The conquering of powerful countries by weak countries.

c)

The conquering of foreign territories by more powerful countries for natural resources.

8.

What does the octopus symbolize in the context of the cartoon?

a)

England's isolation.

b)

England's cultural diversity.

c)

England's expansive control and influence.

9.

How many languages and groups were in Africa before the age of Imperialism?

a)

1,000

b)

500

c)

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10.

Which European Country was the most brutal to the people of its African territories?

a)

Belgium

b)

England

c)

France