Exit Ticket - Introduction to Imperialism

What is the best definition of Imperialism?

• When a small country takes over a large country
• When two countries go to war
• When a large country takes over a couple small countries
• When a strong country takes over a weaker country

Why might a country imperialize another country?

• For the Natural Resources
• To spread religion
• To show how powerful they are
• all of the above

Why were some countries able to take over other countries so easily?

• They had superior weapons and technology
• They had better negotiation skills
• They were lucky
• The had a lot of lions

What were some of the main countries that were doing the conquering during new imperialism? The imperializers... Check all that apply

• Britain
• France
• USA
• Germany
• Netherlands

What does this image & quote mean?

• Britain has the lightbulb
• Britain has territory all over the world and somewhere in their empire the sun is out
• Britain is an island that never gets dark
• Britain is awesome. Everything is cool when your part of a team!

What areas were taken over and controlled during the era of new imperialism? Check all that apply.

• Africa
• Asia
• Middle East
• India
• Russia

How did the Industrial Revolutions encourage Imperialism?

• It made Europeans feel sorry for their "little brother"
• It created a need for land, raw materials and markets
• It made westerners feel obligated to improve the human species
• It created a need for good music

What two countries got the most land?

• Italy and Spain
• France and Britain
• Germany and Belgium
• Italy and France

How did Menelik defend Ethiopia?

• Used nationalist rivalries
• Bought modern weapons
• Both of these

Even thought the Europeans took over most of Africa they allowed the African people to keep their customs, religions, languages, and traditions.

• True
• False