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Motivations of Imperialism

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?

a)

A desire to bring civilization to a people

b)

A desire to gain access to new markets

c)

A desire to spread Christianity

d)

A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength

2.

Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?

a)

A desire to bring civilization to a people

b)

A desire to gain access to new markets

c)

A desire to spread Christianity

d)

A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength

3.

Which of the following represents an IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?

a)

A desire to gain raw materials

b)

A desire to protect missionaries

c)

A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans

d)

A desire to gain land for military bases

4.

Which of the following represents a RELIGIOUS motive for imperialism?

a)

A desire to gain raw materials

b)

A desire to protect missionaries

c)

A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans

d)

A desire to gain land for military bases

5.

Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?

a)

The desire to make money

b)

To exercise military force

c)

To end the slave trade in Africa

d)

To conduct scientific research

6.

Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?

a)

To boost national pride

b)

To expand & control foreign trade

c)

To spread European values & moral beliefs

d)

To go on an adventure

7.

Which of the following represents a IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?

a)

Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world

b)

To conduct medical searches for causes & treatment of diseases

c)

To spread European values & moral beliefs

d)

Great nations should have empires

8.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

9.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

10.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

11.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

12.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

13.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

14.

Which of the following represents an EXPLORATORY motive for imperialism?

a)

The desire to explore "unknown" or uncharted territory

b)

To educate peoples of other cultures

c)

To find cheap labor

d)

To compete with other European countries

15.

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Ideological

16.

Draw a symbol for the ECONOMIC motives of Imperialism

17.

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

18.

Draw a symbol for the Ideological motives of Imperialism

19.

Draw a symbol for the Religious motives of Imperialism

20.

Draw a symbol for the Exploratory motives of Imperialism

21.

Draw a symbol that represents the qualities of Dr. Livingstone

22.

Draw a symbol that represents the qualities of King Leopold