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WorksheetsMotivations of Imperialism
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?
A desire to bring civilization to a people
A desire to gain access to new markets
A desire to spread Christianity
A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength
Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?
A desire to bring civilization to a people
A desire to gain access to new markets
A desire to spread Christianity
A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength
Which of the following represents an IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?
A desire to gain raw materials
A desire to protect missionaries
A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans
A desire to gain land for military bases
Which of the following represents a RELIGIOUS motive for imperialism?
A desire to gain raw materials
A desire to protect missionaries
A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans
A desire to gain land for military bases
Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?
The desire to make money
To exercise military force
To end the slave trade in Africa
To conduct scientific research
Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?
To boost national pride
To expand & control foreign trade
To spread European values & moral beliefs
To go on an adventure
Which of the following represents a IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?
Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world
To conduct medical searches for causes & treatment of diseases
To spread European values & moral beliefs
Great nations should have empires
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Which of the following represents an EXPLORATORY motive for imperialism?
The desire to explore "unknown" or uncharted territory
To educate peoples of other cultures
To find cheap labor
To compete with other European countries
Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?
Economic
Political
Religious
Ideological
Draw a symbol for the ECONOMIC motives of Imperialism

Draw a symbol for the (Military) Political motives of Imperialism

Draw a symbol for the Ideological motives of Imperialism

Draw a symbol for the Religious motives of Imperialism

Draw a symbol for the Exploratory motives of Imperialism

Draw a symbol that represents the qualities of Dr. Livingstone

Draw a symbol that represents the qualities of King Leopold

