Imperialism Vocab
What is Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power.
What does the term "Scramble for Africa" mean?
The sudden rush and competition by European nations to colonize and divide the African continent in the late 1800s.
Which two countries fought in the Battle of Adwa?
The Ethiopian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy.
Why was India called the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?
because it provided a vast supply of raw materials
What is colonialism?
The policy of practice of acquiring political control.
During what primary time period did the Scramble for Africa occur?
During what primary time period did the Scramble for Africa occur?
Who was the leader of Ethiopia during the battle?
Emperor Menelik II
What were the primary resources Western nations sought in Southeast Asia?
Major products included oil, rubber, tin, sugar cane, tea, and spices.
True or False: The open-door policy was from 1899 to 1900.
True
What were the three main motives for European colonization?
Commerce, Christianity, and Civilization.
In what year did the battle take place?
1896.
What was a "sphere of influence" in the context of China?
These were areas where a foreign nation had exclusive economic control over trade and investment.
Was the White Man's burden referring to a racist idea
Yes it was
Which two European countries gained the most territory during this period?
Great Britain and France.
Who won the battle?
Ethiopia won
Which Southeast Asian country remained independent by acting as a "buffer" between British and French territories?
Siam
By 1914, which two African countries remained independent?
Ethiopia and Liberia.
What was the primary result of the Ethiopian victory?
Ethiopia remained an independent nation