Nationalism
Name 3 of the 5 main elements of national identity.
Language, Religion, Culture, History, and Territory.
What 1884 meeting carved up Africa among 14 nations?
The Berlin Conference.
Why did the U.S. Navy need "Coaling Stations" in the Pacific?
To refuel steamships traveling across the ocean to Asia.
What illegal drug did Britain use to gain power in China?
Opium
Social media is currently obsessed with the trend "2026 is the new [YEAR], the bottle flip, and Pokémon Go. What is the year?
2016
Which leader used "Blood and Iron" to unify Germany?
Otto von Bismarck
Which King turned the Congo into a brutal rubber colony?
King Leopold II of Belgium
Who was the U.S. Commodore who "opened" Japan in 1853?
Commodore Matthew Perry.
What "Unequal Treaty" ended the first Opium War?
The Treaty of Nanjing
Which 2026 sci-fi movie, directed by Christopher Nolan, is currently the most anticipated film of the year?
The Odyssey
What was the nickname of Garibaldi's volunteer army in Italy?
The Red Shirts
What happens when "Straight Line Borders" ignore ethnic groups?
It leads to internal conflict, civil wars, and divided families because it forces rival groups together.
What was the name of the period where Japan modernized?
The Meiji Restoration.
What was the goal of the U.S. "Open Door Policy"?
To ensure that all nations (especially the U.S.) had equal access to trade in China
Super Bowl LX (60) is happening this February (2026). In which California stadium is it being played?
Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara/San Francisco)
How does a shared language help unify a group?
It allows for easy communication, the spread of shared ideas, and creates a "we" vs. "they" mentality.
Name 3 specific raw materials sought by imperialists.
Rubber, Oil, Cotton (also Gold, Diamonds, Copper).
Why did the Emperor decide to abandon the Samurai way?
He realized Japan had to industrialize and modernize or they would be colonized like China.
Why did the Boxers believe they could defeat bullets?
They practiced spiritual martial arts they believed made them invulnerable to Western weapons.
Name all 7 Continents and 5 Oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Southern, Indian, Artic Oceans
Sovereignty: Define this term in your own words.
is the right of a nation or people to rule themselves and make their own laws without outside interference.
Battle of Adwa: Why was this an "embarrassment" for Italy?
Ethiopia won the battle; it was the first time a modern African army defeated a European power to stay independent.
Hawaii: Who was the Queen overthrown by sugar planters?
Queen Liliuokalani.
Spheres of Influence: How is this "economic colonization"?
A country isn't "owned" politically, but an outside power controls its trade, mines, and railroads.
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Coach Gilmer