Africa
what European country ruled central africa?
Belgium
What country in Southeast Asia did not fall under imperial rule
Thailand (Siam)
The most influential leader in India's independent movement was
Gandhi
True or False: Latin America had difficulty ruling after European rule
true
which non-European continent was controlled by the most European nations
Africa
this central african explorer liked and respected African culture
David Livingstone
Why did Great Britain primarily want land in Southeast Asia?
to protect interests in India
Soldiers hired by Britain to patrol India were called
sepoys
europeans born in Latin America were called
creoles
what was the main reason France tended to imperialize land.
to compete with Great Britain
Who was the Ottoman leader that ruled North Africa before the British?
Muhammad Ali
Explain the difference between direct and indirect rule
Direct- local elites are replaced with rulers from the mother country
indirect- local rulers can stay as long as they cooperate
True or False: the Indian national congress wanted to overthrow the British
False: Just wanted more of a say
Spanish and Portuguese officials in Latin America were called
Peninsulares
Why was Great Britain interested in Latin America?
Great source of raw materials
What happened at the Berlin Conference?
50 European countries redrew African borders without African consent
Describe the leaders of Southeast Asian resistance movements
western educated
what was a major reason independence was difficult for India?
divide between Hindus and Muslims
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
Europeans should stay out of Latin American affairs
How did the revolutions in Mexico end?
revolts led to a constitution with a government and president
The indigenous tribe in South Africa was called
The Zulus
the leaders of Thailand that kept friendly relations with the British and French were
King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn
Why did the Sepoy mutiny start?
bullets were greased with cow and pig fat
The independence leaders in Latin America were:
Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin
Why was the US interested in Latin America
the Panama canal