Imperialism Basics
What is the definition of imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What was the Treaty of Nanjing?
A treaty that ended the Opium War, giving Britain control of Hong Kong and opening Chinese ports to free trade.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting where European powers divided Africa into colonies without African input.
What was the main reason for the French Revolution?
Economic crisis, social inequality, and demand for political reform.
What Marvel superhero wields Mjolnir, a magical hammer?
Thor
Name two reasons why countries pursued imperialism in the late 19th century
Access to raw materials, new markets, strategic military locations, spreading religion, and cultural superiority beliefs.
How did the United States justify their take over of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
They believed that Filipinos were "unfit for self-government" and that it would be a good strategic location in Asia.
Name two major European countries involved in the Scramble for Africa.
Britain, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Belgium
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
What is the name of the fictional school Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
What is the difference between hard power and soft power in imperialism?
Hard power involves military force or coercion, while soft power uses cultural influence or diplomacy.
What territory did Britain gain control of after the Treaty of Nanjing?
Hong Kong.
By 1914, what percentage of Africa was under European control?
90%
What empire was known as "the sun never sets on it" during its height?
The British Empire
In what animated series would you find the characters Finn the Human and Jake the Dog?
Adventure Time
This ideology suggested that stronger nations were naturally meant to dominate weaker ones, often as a duty to "civilize" them.
Social Darwinism
How did so-called "President" of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo portray the U.S. in his writings during the Philippine-American War?
As betraying its promises of liberation and committing abuses against Filipinos.
Why were African ethnic and linguistic groups often divided under colonial rule?
European powers ignored existing cultural and ethnic boundaries when drawing borders.
What ancient trade route connected China to the Mediterranean?
The Silk Road
What popular Netflix show is set in the 1980s and features kids battling creatures from the Upside Down?
Stranger Things
Name one country that remained independent in Africa after the Berlin Conference.
Ethiopia or Liberia
What term describes the right of British citizens in China to be governed by British laws instead of Chinese laws?
Extraterritoriality
What resource-rich region in Africa was brutally exploited by King Leopold II of Belgium?
The Congo
What treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Which book serves as a direct inspiration for the video game Fortnite
The Hunger Games.
Battle Royale