Scramble for Africa
Jewel of the Empire
Spheres of Influence
Chandler Bing
Miscellaneous
100
Name four of the five motives for imperialism in Africa.
Political Economic Exploratory Religious/Humanitarian Social Darwinism
100
Great Britain started colonizing new places in search of ___________ to support industrialization.
New Materials/Raw Materials
100
What two countries fought in the Opium Wars?
China and Great Britain
100
This war was the first time an Asian country defeated a European country.
The Russo-Japanese War
100
The domination by one country of the political, economic, and cultural aspects of another country.
Imperialism
200
What is Social Darwinism?
The application of Darwin's ideas of evolution to social classes and races. The belief that white people are superior to all other races because of evolution (and that they should help civilize everyone else).
200
What two things did citizens of the Ottoman Empire disagree about that ultimately caused its weakening?
Religious direction and westernization
200
Did the Chinese government support the trade of Opium from the British? Why or why not?
NO! Chinese citizens were becoming addicted (and not working) and the trade restrictions were unequal to the Chinese.
200
What was the name of the Japanese legislature created by the Meiji Restoration?
The Diet
200
An attempt to completely destroy a political, racial, or cultural group.
Genocide
300
This was a meeting of European powers to divide up land in Africa.
Congress of Berlin (Berlin Conference)
300
What were two benefits of the opening of the Suez Canal? **DAILY DOUBLE**
1) faster trade between Asia and Europe 2) Great Britain had easy access to their trading ports 3) Great Britain was able to expand their empire through the Middle East and Asia.
300
Name two of the three effects of the Treaty of Nanjing.
1) China lost the right to self rule 2) Great Britain was able to control Hong Kong 3) Foreigners gained extraterritorial rights
300
What major political change caused the Meiji government to incur large debts?
The ending of the seven hundred year rule by the Samurai warrior class - the government agreed to pay them a stipend in exchange for no longer being in charge.
300
___________ --> Industrialization --> Imperialism **Hint - it has to do with the government**
Political Stability
400
What country controlled the most land after the partition of Africa?
Great Britain
400
What was the name of the British trade company that was able to dominate India economically?
East India Company
400
Continued European influence led to the rise of which nationalist movement?
The Boxer Rebellion
400
What was the role of the zaibatsu?
Powerful banking and business families - These families funded industrialization
400
What historic event led to European countries having the ability to colonize new nations?
Industrial Revolution
500
How is the conflict depicted in the movie "Hotel Rwanda" an example of the effects of imperialism?
Belgian imperialists created artificial class distinctions that divided Rwandans. Even after Rwandan independence, these classes did not see each other as equal.
500
What was the Sepoy Rebellion?
Sepoys were Indian citizens who were forced to fight for the British army. They rebelled after many years of religious intolerance and unfair treatment.
500
What was so significant about the outcome of the Sino-Japanese war?
Japan won over China (and gained control of Taiwan) and it proved that China was falling behind while other countries were modernizing.
500
Name three specific effects of the Meiji Restoration on Japan?
1) New government system - emperor and legislature 2) End of feudalism 3) Industrialization 4) New openness towards Westerners 5) Nationwide conscription 6) Increase in education (3% in 1853 - 95% in 1897)
500
What was one result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
Britain gained complete control over India economically and politically.
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