Imperialism Random
The Samurai
Imperialism in Japan
The British
Causes of Imperialism
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Which aspect of imperialism does this image reflect? Explain your answer.
Economic, Military, or Cultural
Military
100
The term "samurai" means...
to serve
Bonus: who did the samurai serve?
100
Which country opened Japan to trade?
The United States
100
What does the term, "The sun never sets on the British Empire" mean?
The British Empire extends to almost every part of the globe.
100
When one country controls the political, economic, or cultural life of another country
Imperialism
200
How did the US open Japan to trade?
Six navy ship sent to Japan to intimidate Japan to trade with the US. The shogun agreed.
200
What was the main weapon of the samurai and what did they believe about this weapon?
Katana, soul of the samurai
200
Japan was the first Asian nation to defeat a European nation. Japan defeated which country to become a world power?
Russia
200
After WWI, how much of the world was controlled by Great Britain?
A-1/8
B-1/4
C-1/3
D-1/2
C-1/3
200
The Industrial Revolution created a need for what two things?
Raw Material (oil, coal, lumber) and Markets
300
After WW1, how much of Africa was controlled by Great Britain?
A-1/8
B-1/4
C-1/3
D-1/2
C-1/3
300
What were 4 differences between the samurai and ninja?
Answers vary
300
Name of the Admiral who used Gun Boat Diplomacy to open Japan up to trade.
Matthew Perry
300
Name ONE of the other major resource that Europeans wanted from Africa. Select one of the choices below.
Diamonds, Silver, or Sugar
Diamonds, Ivory, Rubber
300
Daily Double
Name at least 3 places the US had control over by 1899. Think of the Uncle Sam cartoon with him growing over time.
Puerto Rico, The Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba
400
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Name 3 places colonized by the British.
3 places colonized by Spain
1 place colonized by France.
British- America, Canada, parts of Africa (South Africa, Egypt...) Hong Kong, Jamaica
Spain- Mexico, The Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba) most of South America
France- Haiti, Canada, parts of Africa (Senegal, Nigeria, Congo)
400
Policy practiced by Japan and also China meaning they would not trade with a foreign country.
Isolation, or Isolationism
400
The foreign policy that is supported by the use or threat of military force.
Gunboat Diplomacy
400
The British colony that was called the "Jewel in the Crown". Used by the British for its production of tea leaves.
India
400
Belief held by Americans and Europeans that their culture was better and should be spread to other nations.
Cultural superiority
500
The Meiji Restoration was the modernization of Japan. What were two effects of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
-Railroads, improved transportation system
-more rights for people, especially women
-improved military
-ban of the samurai
500
The code of the samurai that stresses loyalty, bravery and honor; but also states that surrender and defeat is disgraceful?
Bushido
500
What was the impact of the Treaty of Kanagawa?
Opened Japan for trade with the US. Started the modernization od Japan.
500
The British lost most of their colonies after this event. Explain why.
WW2, lost too much money because of the war.
500
What were the 3 reasons for imperialism? Explain each briefly.
Economic- natural resources and trade
Military- bases overseas
Cultural- belief that America and European culture was superior