WorksheetsAge of Imperialism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a primary reason for imperialism?
To promote global peace
To acquire natural resources and markets
To establish cultural festivals
A colony is what form of Imperialism?
A territory controlled by a foreign power.
A territory ruled directly by a foreign power.
A territory where a foreign power gets exclusive rights.
What role did missionaries play in Africa before imperialism?
They led military expeditions
They explored the interior
They established trade routes
Why did other countries take note of Africa's natural resources?
To exploit them for economic gain
To preserve the environment
To promote tourism
This slide shows the Berlin Conference. What was the main reason Europeans feared war during the Scramble for Africa?
Economic recession in Europe
Lack of resources in Africa
Fights over African Territories
What was ignored by European nations when dividing Africa?
Natural resources
Regard for the people there.
Economic potential
What is Imperialism?
To expand a country's territory.
The conquering of powerful countries by weak countries.
The conquering of foreign territories by more powerful countries for natural resources.
What does the octopus symbolize in the context of the cartoon?
England's isolation.
England's cultural diversity.
England's expansive control and influence.
How many languages and groups were in Africa before the age of Imperialism?
1,000
500
1
Which European Country was the most brutal to the people of its African territories?
Belgium
England
France
