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Vocabulary
Africa
China
U.S. Agencies
Mystery
100
This is the term used to describe when one country tries to use force over another country or territory.
Imperialism
100
Which kingdom in Africa originally cooperated with the Portuguese in the 1400's?
Kingdom of Dahomey
100
What does it mean when we say that China began to lose its sovereignty?
This means that China began to lose the ability to completely rule over itself.
100
What name is given to the organization that spies on other countries' activities and governments?
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
100
During which decade did the majority of African nations win their independence?
1960's.
200
This is the term used to describe when one countries tries to completely take over another country or territory.
Colonization/colonialism
200
Which kingdom in Africa fought against British colonization?
Kingdom of Nri
200
What were the Opium Wars?
The Opium Wars was the fight to control the trade routes and sale of opium using China's ports.
200
What is the name given to the organization that sends volunteers to live abroad and help citizens of other countries?
The Peace Corps
200
Name three continents that were colonized by European powers.
Answers will vary. Possible answers: South America, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia
300
What is the main difference between colonization and imperialism?
Colonization creates colonies, whereas imperialism (mostly) creates territories.
300
What was established by the Portuguese, with the help of the Kings of Dahomey?
The Atlantic Slave Trade
300
What was the name given to the event where many Chinese revolted against the foreign Christian missionaries?
The Boxer Rebellion
300
What is the name of the organization that gives financial aid and in-kind donations to foreign countries?
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
300
Name the one African nation that successfully resisted colonization, with the exception of a 5-year time period during the 1930's/40's.
Ethiopia.
400
England trying to gain control over China's ports would be an example of what? Why?
Imperialism, because they are not trying turn China into a colony. They only want to use force to control the trade routes.
400
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference? Who participated in this conference?
The main purpose of the Berlin Conference was to draw formal boundaries in Africa. The major European powers participated in this conference.
400
What was China's reaction to the outcome of the Opium Wars?
They ignored it, as though it never happened.
400
In the article you read for homework in this unit, we learned about the CIA's involvement in Chile. Explain why the CIA did not Allende in power.
Because he would not take commands from the CIA.
400
During which years did the Berlin Conference take place?
1884-85
500
When Italy tried to take over Ethiopia in the late 1800's, this was an example of what?
Colonization.
500
Name at least three countries that colonized different areas in Africa.
Answers will vary. Possible answers: Germany, Britain/England, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium)
500
What was the name of the place where the Emperor and his family lived during Imperial China?
The Forbidden City
500
In the article you read for homework in this unit, we learned about the CIA's involvement in Chile. Explain how imperialism can be seen in the CIA's actions toward Chile.
Imperialism can be seen in this instance because it shows the CIA, acting as America's interests, trying to force foreign policy on another country, Chile.
500
The Kingdom of Dahomey is a part of which modern-day African nation?
Benin