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Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?
For better climate and cleaner environment
To create a democratic government
To teach the local population about recycling
To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries
Imperialism is __________.
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
Scramble for Africa
African Marathon
Great Competition
Monopoly
Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
They wanted Africa's natural resources
They wanted land to develop new types of ships
They wanted to create a perfect society
They wanted to learn new languages
India was a ___________ of Great Britain.
colony
sphere of influence
protectorate
predator
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
Europe ravaged Africa in a quest for natural resources such as gold, diamonds, and coal. This is best described as what type of cause of imperialism?
economic
social
political
cultural
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism?
the industrial revolution created an increased demand for raw materials, which led Europeans to conquer new lands in search for them in the late 1800s
the industrial revolution created an access of raw materials, which led Europeans to trade raw materials with new nations in the late 1800s
the industrial revolution led to decreased trade with Africa, which led Europeans to go to war with many African nations in the late 1800s
Europeans conquered new lands in the late 1800s, which led to a growth in factories in the industrial revolution
To say that foreign countries seized “spheres of influence” in China means that they...
had secret agreements with the Chinese government.
created a new territorial government to prevent the U.S. from entering the trade market.
gained control of trade and resources in specific areas of China.
established a circular discussion forum.
Which European countries colonized the most territory in Africa?
Portugal & Belgium
Belgium & Italy
England & France
Italy & Germany
Which of these is a social reason for Imperialism?
Need for natural resources
Prestige of global empire
Desire to spread Christianity
Open up new trade routes
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the
rivalry between China and Taiwan
domination of China by foreign powers
decline of European influence in East Asia
global effort to combat drug use
During the 1840s, China signed “unequal treaties” with Western nations mainly because
China had won the Opium War
Western nations had superior military technology
leaders in China favored expansion
China had requested economic assistance from the West
One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to
gain a better understanding of unknown territories
ease tensions with their rivals
develop treatments for diseases
obtain markets for their manufactured goods
Which cultures fought with the Zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in South Africa?
German and French
Indian and Belgian
British and Boer
Ethiopian and Italian
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to
provide jobs for the colonists
obtain raw materials needed for industrialization
impress the colonists with their technological knowledge
help missionaries spread Christianity
Which was a major effect of European rule in India?
decreased dependence of India on imports
development of subsistence agriculture
improved transportation and communication
increased use of barter
Which 2 countries were fighting for influence in Persia?
Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Who were the Young Turks?
A liberal reform group in the Ottoman Empire
An African nationalist group fighting for independence for Africa
A group of Muslim religious leaders
Turks in favor of British rule in the Ottoman Empire
The Armenian Genocide involved which two groups
Sepoys and British Soldiers
Muslim Turks and Christian Armenians
British and Armenians
Russia and Turks
Which country controlled the Suez Canal?
France
Russia
Britain
Egypt
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