Imperialism Review

A country desiring to expand its power and wealth by seizing control of another country is engaging in

• capitalism

• imperialism

• communism

• militarism

Which of the following most accurately identifies the theme of Rudyard Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden?

• restoration of traditional economies

• preservation of colonial cultures

• oppression of non-western peoples

• modernization of non-western peoples

Prior to World War I, which nation was Europe’s dominant industrial power?

• Russia

• France

• United Kingdom

• Italy

Many Europeans believed that their advanced technology made them superior to people whose societies were not technologically advanced. This concept is most closely associated with which theory?

• democratic republicanism

• Marxism

• Social Darwinism

• mercantilism

Social Darwinists in the late 1800s and early 1900s used the philosophy of “survival of the fittest” to justify which national action?

• expanding existing colonial empires

• supporting local humanitarian aid

• creating regional trade partnerships

• legislating progressive political reform

Which concept best completes this table?

• Pacifism

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Socialism

In the 1800s, African and Asian countries were flooded with —

• ivory from the Americas

• cheap industrially produced goods

• traditional goods

• European gold and silver

Which of the following is NOT a form of imperialism?

• sphere of influence

• colony

• nation-state

• protectorate

Which of the following best completes the graphic?

• Traditional industries increased in colonies

• Colonial markets flourished

• Traditional industries in colonies were displaced

• European economies collapsed

Select the reasons for overseas European imperialism.

• Share and learn about cultural attributes

• Promote political agenda

• Encourage religious beliefs and practices

• Strengthen economic profits

• Boost traditional industries