WorksheetsImperialism REVIEW Game
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which event would be an example of imperialism?
a powerful nation seizes control of a poor, underdeveloped nation and its resources
laborers in a poor nation are employed seasonally by a wealthier nation
powerful nations join together to create a trade network
a poor nation receives economic aid from a powerful nation
Western nations' overseas expansion was partly a result of manufacturers' need for...
employees
capital
natural resources
new product ideas
What is the term for an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privilege?
Spheres of Influence
Imperialism
Berlin Conference
Social Darwinism
What is it called when a stronger nation dominates a weaker nation economically, politically, and socially?
Imperialism
Social Darwinism
Berlin Conference
Spheres of Influence
What phrase describes a period of intense competition for African Colonies?
Imperialism
Berlin Conference
Scramble for Africa
Social Darwinism
What is the idea that certain civilizations are more fit than others to survive?
Social Darwinism
Imperialism
Spheres of Influence
Berlin Conference
What was the meeting of European nations to determine how to split up Africa called?
Berlin Conference
Imperialism
Social Darwinism
Spheres of Influence
What is a country governed internally by a foreign power called?
Colony
Imperialism
Spheres of Influence
Berlin Conference
Based on the map titled "Imperialism in Africa," which European country controlled the largest area in Africa during the age of imperialism?
France
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?
Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other's cultures
Africans became economically dependent on European nations
Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values
Africans gained political independence from European nations
Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning (dividing up) of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s?
The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded (they were not asked).
New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.
African unity was encouraged.
Africans were given the opportunity to self-govern.
Which of the following was NOT a cause or motive for imperialism?
economic
industrial
social
political
Two of the initial goals for imperial powers included ____________ before they brought "the cannon".
missionary work and trade
trade and provide well-paying jobs for native people
to maintain the area's culture and traditions
stabilize the government and maintain religious practices
Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?
We should not become involved with people who are different from us.
These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.
We need should help the natives
Which of the following was one factor that allowed European nations to extend their control over Asia and Africa after 1800?
military advantages such as superior weapons
the rise of great empires in Asia and North Africa
the superiority of European trading networks
the decline of European interest in overseas expansion
Social Darwinism encouraged people in industrialized nations to believe that
they were superior to people who lived in less-developed countries
they were inferior to people who lived in less-developed nations
political soundness resulted from cooperating with and showing respect for other nations
economic soundness resulted from cooperating with and showing respect for other nations
What was the effect of the Berlin Conference?
African presence at the conference influenced the Europeans to leave Africa untouched
Europeans broke out in war over the control of Africa
Tribes in Africa joined together and collaborated with the Europeans
Africa was divided up between European nations by dividing unified nations of Africa
The competition among western powers for global empires caused...
Germany and France to unite
increasing political tensions
nationalist movements die off
the collapse of British empire
What was the "White Man's Burden" as it relates to imperialism?
The belief that Europeans had a moral obligation to civilize primitive cultures
The financial cost of maintaining colonies
The responsibility of white men to resist imperialism
The burden of developing new technologies for colonized lands
What role did technological advancements play in European imperialism?
They hindered European powers from expanding their empires
They were irrelevant to the process of colonization
They enabled European powers to easily conquer and control vast territories
They were primarily used to improve the lives of the colonized peoples
