Imperialism
When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.
imperialism
Which statement best expresses the Western perspective regarding Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”? (1) Europeans should preserve traditional cultures in Africa and Asia. (2) Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies. (3) Europeans suffered great hardships in exploring new trade routes to Asia. (4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples
(4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples Follow up- Who was noticeably excluded from the Berlin Conference?
What was the major cause of the Sepoy rebellion?
The use of pig and cow fat on gun cartridges which went against Muslim and Hindu religion.
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of what?
Domination of China by foreign powers
To send a product or service for sale to another country.
What is export?
Name 2 goals of European Imperialism
Exploration, Political, Ideological, Religious, Economic.
The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800s were based primarily on A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers B.) east access to natural resources C.) natural geographic barriers D.) cultural differences between ethnic groups
A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers
What was the major effect of the Sepoy Rebellion?
The British government took control over India.
A direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China
Britain gained control of Hong Kong
Britain could now trade with China
A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
What is a colony?
What was meant by the quote, “The sun never sets on the British Empire”?
The British empire had colonies that spanned around the world from Canada to Africa, India, China, and Australia.
One of the most important motives for the European “Scramble for Africa” in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of (1) raw materials used in industry (2) religious inspiration (3) free labor for the Americas (4) technologically innovative practices
(1) raw materials used in industry
Which aspect of life in India demonstrates the influence of the British colonial period? A.) constitutional government B.) arranged marriages C.) religious tradition of Hinduism D.) caste system
A.) constitutional government
During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to (1) profit from the ivory trade (2) introduce Islam to the Chinese people (3) gain commercial advantages in China (4) obtain human rights for Chinese citizens
(3) gain commercial advantages in China
An Indian soldier hired by the British East India Company to protect the company's interests in the region.
What is a Sepoy?
How was England and other relatively small European nations able to maintain control over so much of the globe?
Superior military technology
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the (1) exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers (2) improvement of working conditions in Africa (3)African dependence on exportation of manufactured goods (4) African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”
(1) exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
The Sepoy Mutiny in India was an attempt to
resist foreign influence in these countries
One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to...
remove foreign influences
Diplomacy backed by the use or threat of military force.
What is gunboat diplomacy?
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism? A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers. B.) European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars. C.) European nations would benefit from aspects of the conquered nation's cultures D.) Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
Name of group that established economic ties with India
British East India Company
What was a principal reason for the success of European colonialism in India in the late 1800s?
(2) Europe was able to dominate military and commercial relations with India.
One result of the Opium War was that China...
...was divided into spheres of influence
A policy in which all Western powers in China would respect equal trading opportunities with China and not set tariffs giving an unfair advantage to the citizens of their own country.
What is Open Door Policy?