When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.
100
Which statement best expresses the Western perspective regarding Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”?
(1) Europeans should preserve traditional cultures in Africa and Asia.
(2) Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies.
(3) Europeans suffered great hardships in exploring new trade routes to Asia.
(4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples
(4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples
Follow up- Who was noticeably excluded from the Berlin Conference?
100
European countries said that the conquest of Africa would bring the benefits of Western civilization to that continent.
however from the perspective of the African peoples, the effect was?
A) a better appreciation for African cultures
B) fewer agricultural products for trade
C) new boundaries based on ethnic and cultural similarities
D) loss of political independence
D) loss of political independence
100
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the
(1) rivalry between China and Taiwan
(2) domination of China by foreign powers
(3) decline of European influence in East Asia
(4) global effort to combat drug use
The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800s were based primarily on
A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers
B.) east access to natural resources
C.) natural geographic barriers
D.) cultural differences between ethnic groups
A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers
200
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the
(1) exploitation of African natural resources and labor by colonial powers
(2) improvement of working conditions in Africa
(3)African dependence on exportation of manufactured goods
(4) African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”
1) exploitation of African natural resources and labor
200
Europeans were able to divide China into Spheres of Influence mainly because
1) Europeans had technologically superior military forces
2) Europeans are willing to adopt Chinese customs
3) Chinese lacked raw materials and resources
4) Chinese were eager to adopt Western Culture
1) Europeans had technologically superior military forces
200
This form of rule was mostly used by the British because it was easier and cheaper
What is indirect control
300
What was appropriate about the quote, “The sun never sets on the British Empire”?
The British empire had colonies that spanned around the world from Canada to Africa, India, China, and Australia.
300
One of the most important motives for the European “Scramble for Africa” in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of
(1) raw materials used in industry
(2) religious inspiration
(3) free labor for the Americas
(4) technologically innovative practices
(1) raw materials used in industry
300
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to
A.) impress the colonist
B.) help the missionaries spread Christianity
C.) obtain raw materials faster for industrialization
D.) provide jobs for the colonists
C.) obtain raw materials faster for industiralization
300
During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to
(1) profit from the ivory trade
(2) introduce Islam to the Chinese people
(3) gain commercial advantages in China
(4) obtain human rights for Chinese citizens
(3) gain commercial advantages in China
300
When countries/races have the right to take over weaker ones
What is social darwinism
400
How was England and other relatively small European nations able to maintain control over so much of the globe?
Superior military technology
400
What is an accurate statement about the division of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s?
A) boundaries were based on old tribal lines
B) the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded
C) the continent was divided equally
D) African unity was encouraged
the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.
400
How did the political systems of Africa change as a result of colonialism
A) Self-rule increased
B) administrative units were set up along ethnic lines
C) Traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened
D) administrative units became smaller for better control
C) Traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened
400
One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to
(1) remove foreign influences
(2) restore democracy
(3) modernize their economy
(4) end religious conflict
(1) remove foreign influences
400
Who combined the Zulu forces to fight European rule in South Africa?
Who is Shaka?
500
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?
A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
B.) European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars.
C.) European nations would benefit from aspects of the conquered nation's cultures
D.) Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
500
Where was the Suez Canal and what was its purpose?
Northern Africa through Egypt. It was designed as a way to cut down on travel time from Europe to Africa and Asia.
500
What are two long-lasting effects of European imperialism of Africa
Conflict inside/among African countries
African nationalism
economic issues (explain)
500
One result of the Opium War was that China
(1) adopted democratic reforms
(2) gained control of Hong Kong
(3) regained control of Manchuria
(4) was divided into spheres of influence
(4) was divided into spheres of influence
Why was the treaty of Nanking considered an “unfair” treaty?
500
What characteristics were most-likely to attract the attention of imperialist nations seeking new opportunities?