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Imperialism REVIEW Game

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which event would be an example of imperialism?

a)

a powerful nation seizes control of a poor, underdeveloped nation and its resources

b)

laborers in a poor nation are employed seasonally by a wealthier nation

c)

powerful nations join together to create a trade network

d)

a poor nation receives economic aid from a powerful nation

2.

Western nations' overseas expansion was partly a result of manufacturers' need for...

a)

employees

b)

capital

c)

natural resources

d)

new product ideas

3.

What is the term for an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privilege?

a)

Spheres of Influence

b)

Imperialism

c)

Berlin Conference

d)

Social Darwinism

4.

What is it called when a stronger nation dominates a weaker nation economically, politically, and socially?

a)

Imperialism

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Berlin Conference

d)

Spheres of Influence

5.

What phrase describes a period of intense competition for African Colonies?

a)

Imperialism

b)

Berlin Conference

c)

Scramble for Africa

d)

Social Darwinism

6.

What is the idea that certain civilizations are more fit than others to survive?

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Spheres of Influence

d)

Berlin Conference

7.

What was the meeting of European nations to determine how to split up Africa called?

a)

Berlin Conference

b)

Imperialism

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Spheres of Influence

8.

What is a country governed internally by a foreign power called?

a)

Colony

b)

Imperialism

c)

Spheres of Influence

d)

Berlin Conference

9.

Based on the map titled "Imperialism in Africa," which European country controlled the largest area in Africa during the age of imperialism?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Belgium

d)

Italy

10.

Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

a)

Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other's cultures

b)

Africans became economically dependent on European nations

c)

Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values

d)

Africans gained political independence from European nations

11.

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning (dividing up) of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s?

a)

The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded (they were not asked).

b)

New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.

c)

African unity was encouraged.

d)

Africans were given the opportunity to self-govern.

12.

Which of the following was NOT a cause or motive for imperialism?

a)

economic

b)

industrial

c)

social

d)

political

13.

Two of the initial goals for imperial powers included ____________ before they brought "the cannon".

a)

missionary work and trade

b)

trade and provide well-paying jobs for native people

c)

to maintain the area's culture and traditions

d)

stabilize the government and maintain religious practices

14.

Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

a)

We should not become involved with people who are different from us.

b)

These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.

c)

We need should help the natives

d)
15.

Which of the following was one factor that allowed European nations to extend their control over Asia and Africa after 1800?

a)

military advantages such as superior weapons

b)

the rise of great empires in Asia and North Africa

c)

the superiority of European trading networks

d)

the decline of European interest in overseas expansion

16.

Social Darwinism encouraged people in industrialized nations to believe that

a)

they were superior to people who lived in less-developed countries

b)

they were inferior to people who lived in less-developed nations

c)

political soundness resulted from cooperating with and showing respect for other nations

d)

economic soundness resulted from cooperating with and showing respect for other nations

17.

What was the effect of the Berlin Conference?

a)

African presence at the conference influenced the Europeans to leave Africa untouched

b)

Europeans broke out in war over the control of Africa

c)

Tribes in Africa joined together and collaborated with the Europeans

d)

Africa was divided up between European nations by dividing unified nations of Africa

18.

The competition among western powers for global empires caused...

a)

Germany and France to unite

b)

increasing political tensions

c)

nationalist movements die off

d)

the collapse of British empire

19.
Who was excluded from the Berlin Conference?
a)
representatives for the US
b)
representatives of European countries
c)
representatives of African countries
d)
representatives of the 3rd Estate
20.

What was the "White Man's Burden" as it relates to imperialism?

a)

The belief that Europeans had a moral obligation to civilize primitive cultures

b)

The financial cost of maintaining colonies

c)

The responsibility of white men to resist imperialism

d)

The burden of developing new technologies for colonized lands

21.

What role did technological advancements play in European imperialism?

a)

They hindered European powers from expanding their empires

b)

They were irrelevant to the process of colonization

c)

They enabled European powers to easily conquer and control vast territories

d)

They were primarily used to improve the lives of the colonized peoples