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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Imperialism
Industrialization
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land
colony
territory
spoils
Island
- 3. Multiple Choice
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:A major race that was held across the plains of AfricaA period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselvesA war that Britain launched against the Boers in South AfricaA period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa - 4. Multiple ChoiceIndustrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because itwas the driving force behind imperialism.weakened economic ties between nations.allowed industrialized nations to take slaves.enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers.African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers.Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.superior to other culturesmisunderstood by Americansthe oldest culture in the worlda replica of Ancient Greek culture
- 7. Multiple ChoiceImperialism is __________.when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nationwhen a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrializewhen a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nationwhen weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceEconomic motives for imperialism include _________.a desire to spread Christianitya need for military bases around the worlda need for raw materials to be used in factoriesa desire to gain glory
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.Scramble for AfricaAfrican MarathonGreat CompetitionMonopoly
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?They wanted Africa's natural resourcesThey wanted land to develop new types of shipsThey wanted to create a perfect societyThey wanted to learn new languages
- 11. Multiple Choice
A group of countries under a single authority is known as
empire
colony
"mother country
alliance
- 12. Multiple Choice
Countries want to use imperialism to gain colonies for all of the following reasons except
gain new resources
show their power
learn about other cultures
spreading their greatness
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho was excluded from the Berlin Conference?representatives for the USrepresentatives of European countriesrepresentatives of African countriesrepresentatives of the 3rd Estate
- 14. Multiple Choice
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAfrica was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:FranceBritainBelgiumRussia
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?
it's always sunny in Britain
it shows how large their empire was
it shows how dangerous they were
is a reference to the shiny money they had
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?Great Britain and FranceGermany and ItalyFrance and ItalyGermany and Great Britain
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?
Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map
Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa
European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.
The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted?GoldCopperDiamondsAll of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who benefited most from imperialism?
European nations
Native Americans
African Kingdoms
Indian Kingdoms
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?
European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate
African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land
European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods
East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?
access to raw materials
access to new markets
desire for cheap labor
need to compete with other nations
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a social reason for European Imperialism?
access to new markets
racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people
desire for cheap labor
need to compete with other nations
- 24. Multiple Choice
What was a result of the political situation shown on this map?
Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.
The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.
African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions.
The boundaries that were established led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce
- 25. Multiple Choice
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the
exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
improvement of working conditions in Africa
African dependence on the exportation of manufactured goods
African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”
- 26. Open Ended
What is being shown in this image?
What does the man represent?
What is the author of this piece trying to say about the "Mad Scramble for Africa"?
- 27. Open Ended
What is happening in this image?
What is the metaphor being used by the artist?
What famous meeting is this image showing and who is the German man with the mustache?
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