Imperialism Jeopardy

Motives for Imperialism

100

This is the policy of extending a country’s power over other lands.

Imperialism 

200

This economic system increased the need for raw materials and new markets.

Industrialization

300

This feeling of pride and competition between nations pushed countries to gain colonies.

Nationalism

400

This belief claimed stronger nations were naturally superior and should dominate others.

Social Darwinism

500

This type of motive focuses on gaining raw materials and new markets for goods.

Economic motives

Scramble for Africa

100

This term describes the rapid takeover of Africa by European nations.

Scramble for Africa

200

This meeting divided Africa among European powers in 1884–1885.

Berlin Conference

300

This continent was divided without input from its native leaders.

Africa

400

This medicine helped Europeans survive malaria in Africa.

Quinine

500

This weapon gave Europeans a major advantage due to rapid-fire capability.

Maxim Gun

Imperialism in Asia

100

This country controlled India during imperialism.

Great Britain

200

This war was fought over the illegal opium trade between Britain and China.

Opium War

300

This agreement forced China to open ports and give up territory after losing a war.

Treaty of Nanjing

400

This period of rapid modernization helped Japan avoid colonization.

Meiji Restoration

500

This term describes areas where foreign nations controlled trade but not the entire country.

Sphere of Influence

Justifications for Imperialism

100

This phrase described the idea that Europeans had a duty to civilize others.

White Man's Burden

200

This group spread Christianity and supported imperial expansion.

Missionaries

300

This belief applied Darwin’s ideas to human societies.

Social Darwinism

400

This term describes spreading one culture’s beliefs and practices to another.

Cultural Diffusion

500

This justification claimed imperialism would improve education, religion, and way of life.

Civilizing Mission

Effects of Imperialism

100

This term describes the loss of a country’s independence.

Colonization

200

This economic pattern forced colonies to supply raw materials and buy finished goods.

Economic Dependence

300

This term describes a country that is controlled by another but appears independent.

Protectorate

400

This term describes the spread of ideas, language, and culture from one society to another.

Cultural Diffusion

500

This global conflict was partly caused by competition over colonies.

WWI