Nationalism
Africa
Middle East
Positives
Negatives
100
Define nationalism (Part 1 of 2- If you belong to a country)
Love, pride, and respect for your country.
100
Name at least three natural resources in Africa desired by Europeans...
WEST AFRICA: Precious resources can be found in the rain forests. Salt mines were also prominent. EAST AFRICA: Ivory and copper were usually traded for cloth and firearms from India. SOUTHERN AFRICA: Precious metals and gems which includes diamonds and gold.
100
Name the two Middle Eastern empires we examined that were impacted by European imperialism.
The Ottoman and Safavid empires.
100
How can imperialism impact economies in a POSITIVE WAY? (One example and explain!)
More natural resources to go into the imperialist economy. This can open new markets and allow for more trade. Free or cheap labor (slaves).
100
How did imperialism negatively impact the QUALITY OF LIFE for many people? (Think of the Africans- at least one example and explain)
Brought on oppression, abuse, slavery, and death to many native lands.
200
Define nationalism (Part 1 of 2- If you DON'T belong to a country)
If you don’t have a country, it is love, pride, and respect towards your people and/or culture.
200
Which seven European countries were imperialist powers in Africa?
France, Britain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Italy.
200
Why did Russia seek the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits?
This would allow them to have a warm water port to increase military and economic power.
200
How can imperialist positively impact the quality of life of natives? (One example and explain)
Imperialist nations sometimes built hospitals and schools, this provides medication and education which might allow for longer/better lives.
200
How did imperialism negatively impact native culture and tradition? (At least one example and explain)
Forced imperialist ideals and beliefs on natives. Often forced European religion rather than tribal beliefs in the case of the Africans.
300
What are some ways we show nationalism (love, pride, and respect) towards the United States?
Joining the military, saying the Pledge of Allegiance, presenting the American Flag, celebrating the Fourth of July...
300
At the ________________, the European powers redrew the new map of Africa with little concern for traditional patterns of settlement or ethnic boundaries. They didn't care if enemies were now in the same territory or not. They didn't care about the lifestyles of the tribes they conquered.
Berlin Conference
300
List at least FOUR reasons why the Ottoman Empire was in decline...
1. Pashas. 2. Nationalism. 3. European Imperialism. 4. Westernization 5. Young Turks. 6. Armenian Genocide. !!!DAILY DOUBLE!!! EXPLAIN TWO OF THESE REASONS FOR DECLINE!
300
How does imperialism positively influence power in the imperialist nations? (At least one example and explain)
More land. More people/bigger military. Bigger economies/more money.
300
How did imperialism negatively impact native LAND? (The physical land/geography... At least one example and explain!)
Many lands were stripped of natural resources. Many lands were altered and taken control of by Europeans. New technology created pollution.
400
What are at least three ways people can represent or show pride for their own culture? (ANYWHERE-NOT JUST IN THE US)
Common language, food, history, clothing, music, dance...
400
Fill in the blanks: King __________ of ____________ sent an expedition to explore the Congo River Basin for trading purposes. They exploited the riches of the Congo. These included copper, ivory, and rubber. This lead to exploitation and oppression of the natives for labor.
King LEOPOLD of BELGIUM sent an expedition to explore the Congo River Basin for trading purposes. !!!DAILY DOUBLE!!! How would this later impact Africa in the 'long run'?
400
Define GENOCIDE.
A deliberate attempt/systematic elimination of all (or a significant part of) a racial, ethnic, religious, cultural or national group. This does not always just mean killing, it can occur by forcing people away and creating refugees.
400
How can imperialism encourage modernization?
European nations were often the imperialists. Europeans often brought new technology to nations they conquered. They also helped spread new beliefs, create schools, and build hospitals.
500
How does nationalism divide?
When belonging to an empire or larger groups, people will generally unify in smaller groups according to commonalities. As a result, many of these smaller groups want independence, this loses loyalty to bigger empires. !!!DAILY DOUBLE!!! GIVE ME ONE EXAMPLE OF NATIONALISM DIVIDING-EXPLAIN.
500
What is the Scramble for Africa?
King Leopold’s activities in the Congo set off a scramble by the other European nations. Before long, Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, and Germany were pressing for African territories. They wanted to be part of this wealth of resources. To avoid bloodshed and all-out war, the European powers met at an international conference in 1884. It took place in Berlin, not Africa, and was made up of Europeans, not Africans.
500
Explain the significance of Egypt and the Suez Canal.
Egypt fell to the Europeans. A Frenchman organized a company to build the Suez Canal. This would link the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Egyptian leaders could not repay the loans to build the canal. As a result, Egypt sold its ownership of the canal to British Prime Minister. When Egyptian nationalists revolted against British control of the canal, the British made the country a PROTECTORATE. Discontent continued, but so did reform and modernization. !!!DAILY DOUBLE!!! What is a protectorate?
500
What are (at least) three positive arguments FOR imperialism?
Spread religion, civilize the people, provide education, improve governments, build hospitals, modernization...
500
How can westernization negatively impact nations?
It can result in competition for land, loss of traditions beliefs or customs, etc. !!!DAILY DOUBLE!!! What are some examples of westernization (and are they good and/or bad)?
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