Imperialism Basics
What is imperialism?
Taking control of other countries for power and resources
Which ancient group basically invented the OG “democracy”?
The Ancient Greeks
True or False: Native people kept their own customs under imperialism.
False
What is a “Sphere of Influence”?
Area where a country controls trade
What animated movie features a snowman named Olaf?
Frozen
Name one reason why countries became imperial powers.
Money, land, power, or spreading culture
Which U.S. president is on the $1 bill and has never told a lie (allegedly)?
George Washington
What did imperial powers force people to accept?
Western culture or traditions
What country had trade problems because of the Open Door Policy?
China
What video game has characters named Steve and Creeper?
Minecraft
What continent was heavily colonized during imperialism?
Africa
True or False: Vikings wore horned helmets.
False — that’s a total myth from operas and cartoons!
What happened to native industries under imperialism?
They were destroyed or replaced
Who made the Open Door Policy?
The United States
Which singer is known for hits like "Shake It Off" and "Cruel Summer"?
Taylor Swift
What happened to native cultures during imperialism?
They were often replaced or weakened
What ancient civilization had real-life mummy unboxing parties that rich people attended for fun in the 1800s?
Ancient Egypt — but the unwrapping trend happened in Victorian England!)
Why do you think people were forced to change their way of life?
To match the colonizer's ideas
Why did colonized countries have poor economies?
They sent resources to other countries
What color is SpongeBob’s house?
Orange — it's a pineapple
Who had more control in imperialism—the colonizers or the native people?
Colonizers
What African country lost power when Britain gained control of the Suez Canal?
Sudan or Egpyt
What kind of government did colonized places often adopt?
European-style governments
What local products were replaced by imports in colonized nations?
Crafts or handmade goods
What Marvel superhero is known for saying, “I am Groot”?
Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy