Causes of Imperialism
European leaders had meeting to discuss the future of Africa. What was the name of this meeting?
The Berlin Conference
What is the name of the oldest recorded civilization?
Mesopotamia
How many teeth does an adult human have?
¿Cuántos dientes tiene un humano adulto?
Combien de dents un humain adulte a-t-il ?
32
What resources did the Belgians want from the Congo?
Rubber.
Which European countries were involved in the Scramble for Africa? Name at least 3.
France, England, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy.
British Empire
Which is the world’s largest ocean?
¿Cuál es el océano más grande del mundo?
Quel est le plus grand océan du monde ?
The Pacific Ocean
It is the extension of a country's political or economic power into another country.
King Leopold II was the King of Belgium during the time of Imperialism and created the Belgian Congo. Under his rule, the abuse of the Congolese became one of the most infamous accounts of colonization.
Name 3 ancient civilizations
Aztec, Inca, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, Babylonia, Assyria, mesopotamia, Maya
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
¿Quién escribió Romeo y Julieta?
Qui a écrit Roméo et Juliette ?
William Shakespeare
How did Europeans justify the colonization of Africa?
Europeans argued that they would help the region by bringing christianity and supporting the economies of Africa through trade... Bringing "civilization" to the continent.
What was George Washington William's purpose in the Congo and letter to King Leopold II?
He wanted to illuminate the abuses during the Belgians occupation of the Congo and get better treatment for the congolese.
List 4 countries that were involved in WWII.
Germany, Italy, Japan, France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China.
What is the largest human organ?
¿Cuál es el órgano humano más grande?
Quel est le plus grand organe humain ?
The skin
European countries wanted resources from other countries in order to continue manufacturing, producing, and selling products.
What were the results of imperialism in Africa?
The consequences of imperialism on Africa have included exploitation of resources, civil wars, illegal trade in natural resources, mass poverty, and external migration of skilled workers necessary for national development.
When was the United States founded?
¿Cuándo se fundaron los Estados Unidos?
Quand les États-Unis ont-ils été fondés ?
July 4th, 1776, or 1776
What is 0 divided by 10?
¿Cuánto es 0 dividido por 10?
Combien vaut 0 divisé par 10 ?
0, zero