People
She was the first British monarch to be styled the "Empress of India".
Queen Victoria
The domination of a stronger nation over a weaker one through economic, cultural, or militaristic means.
Imperialism
During the 19th century, European nations engaged in a "scramble" for which continent?
Africa
This was grown on plantations in Hawaii.
Sugar
In what state is the town of Meddybemps?
Maine
He led Filipino rebellions against the Spanish and the United States.
Emilio Aguinaldo
An agricultural product or natural resource that is bought and sold in large quantities.
A commodity
In what nation would you have found the rule of the British Raj from 1858 to 1947?
India
Massive amounts of these were found in Southern Africa, where the Kimberley Mine ended up being established.
Diamonds
Which cartoon character is known for loving lasagna and hating Mondays?
Garfield the Cat
She was the last ruler of Hawaii before it was annexed by the United States.
Queen Lilioukalani
Canada, Australia, the United States, and South Africa are all examples of this type of colony.
Settler colony
China
This commodity, once sought out in the Congo by the Belgians, naturally comes from a tree.
Rubber
What is the most common last name in the United States?
Smith
He formed a colony in Africa named after himself and made money off of diamonds.
Cecil Rhodes
The theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the laws of natural selection. It was used to excuse acts of racism and imperialism.
Social Darwinism
What was the name of the colony formed in Africa by a wealthy businessman?
Rhodesia
Argentina and Uruguay became major exporters of this.
Meat
Which European country has a dragon as its national animal?
Wales
He was a Belgian king who ruled over the Congo Free State from 1885-1908.
King Leopold II
A derogatory word for a small nation, especially in Central America, dependent on one crop or foreign investment.
"Banana republic"
This island nation became fully independent of the US in 1946.
The Philippines
In Chile and other Latin American countries, this commodity used as fertilizer became an important natural resource.
Guano
Native to Mexico, this unique amphibian retains its larval features throughout its adult life.
Axolotl