Imperialism
Africa
Effects of Imperialism
China
Misc.
100
Define imperialism
When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.
100

In what year did the Berlin Conference occur?

What is 1884

100
European countries said that the conquest of Africa would bring the benefits of Western civilization to that continent. however from the perspective of the African peoples, the effect was? A) a better appreciation for African cultures B) fewer agricultural products for trade C) new boundaries based on ethnic and cultural similarities D) loss of political independence
D) loss of political independence
100
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the (1) rivalry between China and Taiwan (2) domination of China by foreign powers (3) decline of European influence in East Asia (4) global effort to combat drug use
(2) domination of China by foreign powers
100
A vast area under the rule of a single authority is
What is empire
200
Name 2 goals of European Imperialism
Exploration, Political, Ideological, Religious, Economic.
200

Which European country did the Zulu's first have a conflict with in the Zulu nation territory?

What is the Netherlands (Dutch)

200
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the (1) exploitation of African natural resources and labor 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 and labor
200
Europeans were able to divide China into Spheres of Influence mainly because 1) Europeans had technologically superior military forces 2) Europeans are willing to adopt Chinese customs 3) Chinese lacked raw materials and resources 4) Chinese were eager to adopt Western Culture
1) Europeans had technologically superior military forces
200
This form of rule was mostly used by the British because it was easier and cheaper
What is indirect control
300
What was appropriate about 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.
300
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
300
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to A.) impress the colonist B.) help the missionaries spread Christianity C.) obtain raw materials faster for industrialization D.) provide jobs for the colonists
C.) obtain raw materials faster for industiralization
300
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
300
When countries/races have the right to take over weaker ones
What is social darwinism
400
How was England and other relatively small European nations able to maintain control over so much of the globe?
Superior military technology
400
What is an accurate statement about the division of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s? A) boundaries were based on old tribal lines B) the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded C) the continent was divided equally D) African unity was encouraged
the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.
400
How did the political systems of Africa change as a result of colonialism A) Self-rule increased B) administrative units were set up along ethnic lines C) Traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened D) administrative units became smaller for better control
C) Traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened
400
One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to (1) remove foreign influences (2) restore democracy (3) modernize their economy (4) end religious conflict
(1) remove foreign influences
400

What is an economic reason why European powers colonized other nations

What is to extract natural resources from them

500

This is an area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges in a foreign territory.

What is a sphere of influence.

500

This is the government policy calling for the separation of races.

What is apartheid?

500
What are two long-lasting effects of European imperialism of Africa
Conflict inside/among African countries African nationalism economic issues (explain)
500

One result of the Opium War was that China (1) adopted democratic reforms (2) gained control of Hong Kong (3) regained control of Manchuria (4) was divided into spheres of influence

(4) was divided into spheres of influence Why was the treaty of Nanjing considered an “unfair” treaty?

500

What was the purpose of the Taiping Rebellion?

What is Chinese citizens were rebelling against the corruption of the government (Qing)

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