Imperial Power
"It's the economy, stupid"
Conflicts & Cartoons
Africa Map Review -
Name that country!
Name that country!
MaRcH tRiViA!
100
What is imperialism?
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
100
How did Great Britain open up trade with China?
By illegally trading opium into the country
100
Identify at least 2 techniques used in the political cartoon.
Symbolism
Labeling
Analogy
100
What country is highlighted in red? 
Egypt
100
On March 8th, International Women's Day is celebrated. Can you name one influential woman in history who is often celebrated on this day?
(Answers may vary)
200
What is the "white man's burden?"
The belief that it was the white man’s “duty” to civilize other groups of people
200
What was seen as the “lifeline” of the British empire because it allowed British ships to more quickly reach its Asian and African colonies? Britain would take total control of this strategic waterway by 1882.
The Suez Canal
200
Why was the Indian Rebellion, or the Sepoy Rebellion, significant to control of the region?
After the rebellion, the British crown took direct control of India. This direct rule over India is known as Raj.
200
Which country is shown in red?
Ethiopia
200
What is the term used to describe a team that is not expected to win but unexpectedly advances far in the NCAA tournament?
A "Cinderella" Team
300
Why was India the "jewel in the crown" of the British empire?
there were rich natural resources available that proved valuable to the British economy
300
Americans supported a(n) __________________ in China, in which all powers would have equal access to Chinese markets and trade.
Open Door Policy
300
How did people in Africa resist imperialism?
Many ways! A few were...
- Fight back through armed conflict
- Ally with other groups to resist European advances
- Build up military strength by acquiring weapons and materials
- Rebel against European rule
300
Which country is shown in green?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
300
What is the name of the phenomenon that occurs during March when the amount of daylight and darkness is approximately equal?
Equinox (specifically, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere)
400
Give an example of Japan acting as an imperial power.
There are several!
- expanding its military influence
- fighting China (Sino-Japanese War)
- fighting Russia (Russo-Japanese War)
- fighting & annexing Korea
- taking colonies, & more!
400
What was the British East India Company?
a very powerful business organization that controlled much of India until the 1850s
400
What is the cartoonist's argument?
The US & Europe are enriching themselves off the resources & land of Africa.
400
Which country is shown in red?
Liberia
400
Who was St. Patrick and what is he famous for?
St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He is famously known for driving snakes out of Ireland, although it's likely a metaphor for driving out pagan rituals.
500
Name the meeting looked at as the height of the Scramble for Africa, when European countries discussed dividing Africa with little regard for the peoples.
Berlin Conference
500
Identify three effects of imperialism.
(Answers may vary)
500
What is one way the Boer Wars and conflicts in South Africa previewed future challenges in warfare?
Look at as a modern, total war
- Boer wars required British to adopt camouflage, defensive positions, and war on civilians to win
- British used concentration camps
500
Which country is shown in yellow?
Burundi
500
Which college basketball team holds the record for the most NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championships?
Bonus - what team won the title in 2003?!
UCLA holds 11 titles
Bonus - Syracuse!!