Imperialism in Africa
This 1884-1885 conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.
What is the Berlin Conference?
This war marked the end of China's Qing Dynasty's dominance and increased Western influence.
What is the Opium War?
This 1857 uprising was a major, though unsuccessful, revolt against British rule in India.
What is the Sepoy Mutiny?
This system forced indigenous people to work on plantations in the Americas.
What is the encomienda system?
This term describes the spread of European cultural values and institutions to colonies.
What is cultural imperialism?
The British fought two wars against this South African group, leading to British control over the region.
Who are the Boers?
The U.S. proposed this policy to ensure equal trading rights in China.
What is the Open Door Policy?
This Zulu leader resisted British colonization in Southern Africa.
Who is Shaka Zulu?
European powers extracted this resource from the Congo, leading to severe exploitation.
What is rubber?
Colonial education systems often prioritized this language over native tongues.
What is the colonizer's language (e.g., English, French)?
King Leopold II of this country exploited the Congo for its resources.
What is Belgium?
This rebellion aimed to expel foreign influence from China but was ultimately suppressed.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
This movement in Sudan sought to expel Egyptian and British forces
What is the Mahdist Revolt?
This economic theory drove European nations to acquire colonies for resources and markets.
What is mercantilism?
What was the name of the racist system in South Africa that was influenced by British and Dutch colonial rule?
What is apartheid?
This movement aimed to establish a unified African state and end colonial rule.
What is Pan-Africanism?
Japan's rapid modernization during this era transformed it into an imperial power.
What is the Meiji Restoration?
Led by José Rizal, this movement sought reforms in the Philippines under Spanish rule
What is the Propaganda Movement?
The British exported this crop from India, leading to famines due to reduced food production.
What is cotton?
Missionary activities in Africa led to the spread of this religion
What is Christianity?
The discovery of these resources in South Africa intensified British interest and colonization.
What are gold and diamonds?
This Rebellion occurred during the second Opium War
What is the Taiping Rebellion?
This leader's vision of a united India included both Hindus and Muslims.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This company controlled large parts of India before the British government took direct control.
What is the British East India Company?
The blending of indigenous and European cultures in Latin America led to this mixed heritage group.
Who are mestizos?