Unit 4: Imperialism

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Some European nations believed that Africans should be governed directly and protected like children. This use of direct control to manage the African natives is an example of:

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Paternalism

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Which of the following technologies helped European powers imperialize the interior of Africa? Steamboats, Maxim Gun, Quinine, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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Which of the following best depicts Queen Victoria's view of Britain during Imperialism?
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The empire was on the verge of undergoing political and social reforms.
The empire was so extensive that at any given time the sun would be shining on a British territory.
The empire was expanding its territory over much of the western hemisphere.
The empire was trading raw materials and natural resources with neighboring countries.

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The empire was so extensive that at any given time the sun would be shining on a British territory.

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From the viewpoint of the indigenous Africans, what was the effect of imperialism on Africa?

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the loss of political independence

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Which motive is portrayed in the quote by Cecil Rhodes: "I contend that we [the British] are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race...It is our duty to seize every opportunity of acquiring more territory and we should keep this one idea before our eyes."

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land acquisition to express European superiority

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How would you describe the image in the cartoon that is portrayed by Great Britain?

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A hungry nation that desires more land, An industrialized power that must extend its influence over the world, This cartoon suggests that Great Britain is the strongest imperial nation in the world.

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Which of the following is a social motive of imperialism? spread Christianity, acquire natural resources and raw materials, trade, nationalism

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spread Christianity

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Which of the following is a political motive of imperialism? spread Christianity, acquire natural resources and raw materials, trade, nationalism

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nationalism

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What was the purpose of controlling the Suez Canal?

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To generate revenue by establishing a sphere of influence over the canal