Imperialism

Motives

100

People that spread Chistianity across the globe were called this.

Missionaries

200

Colonies served as places to invest extra _______ (money)

Capital

300

Ideology claiming the need to civilize native inhabitants and bring them Western culture

"White Man's Burden"

400

Many islands were taken over for this imperialist purpose.

Refueling stations

500

Imperialist countries wanted to expand their empires to expand power and give their country this?

Prestige

Imperialism in Africa

100

What was the name for the dividing up of land in Africa by European powers

Scramble for Africa

200

Give 3 reasons for European imperialism in Africa

Raw Materials, Missionaries, New markets, prestige

300

This event took place on November 15, 1884 in Germany

Berlin Conference

400

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

Divide up Africa diplomatically to avoid war/fighting

500

Who lead the Berlin Conference?

Otto Von Bismarck

Imperialism in India

100

Who ruled India before the Europeans arrived?

The Mughal Empire

200

Name two reasons for the Sepoy Rebellion

Forced to serve in army all over the world, shell casings covered in pig fat violated religion

300

Which other country did the British have to drive out of India?

France

400

Following the Sepoy Rebellion, Britain assumed control of India from the British East India Company. What was the name of this

British Raj

500

What was the name of the trading company 

British East India Company

Imperialism in China

100

This drug became a focul point of trade between Britain and China.

Opium

200

Name two ways the Chinese tried to discourage the Opium trade?

Confiscated Opium, decapitated smugglers, outlawed it

300

The Treaty of Nanjing put and end to this event?

First Opium War

400

 In 1899, groups of Chinese peasants had formed a secret society, the Righteous Harmonious Fists that revolted against foreigners. What was this called?

The Boxer Rebellion

500

Name two consequences of the Treaty of Nanjing for the Chinese

Pay indemnities to Britain, open 5 port cities, Hong Kong given to England

Imperialism in Japan

100

Name for the top military commander in Japan

Shogun

200

Why was Japan so isolated during the 250 years of the Tokugawa Shogunate

They made laws prevented foreigners from coming to Japan and Japanese from leaving 

300

Commodore Matthew Perry sailed to Japan for what reason?

Use the US Navy to force Japan to open trade

400

The period of reform from 1868 to 1912 was known as this

The Meiji Restoration

500

What was the name for the Western Style legislation put in place in Japan?

Diet