Imperialism Quiz

What are the three types of Imperialism?

• Sphere of Influence, protectorate, colony

• territorial imperialism,

  Sphere of Influence,

  colony

• cultural imperialism,

  protectorate,

  colony

• military imperialism,

  protectorate,

  colony

Describe the causes of Imperialism?

• Economic motives, political competition, cultural superiority beliefs, and the desire for strategic military advantages.
• Scientific exploration, artistic inspiration, and humanitarian efforts.
• Social equality beliefs, diplomatic negotiations, and population control strategies.
• Religious motives, technological advancements, and environmental concerns.

What reasons did all European countries have for colonizing?

• Economic gain, access to resources, power and influence, spread of religion and culture, competition with other European nations
• To promote environmental conservation, access to resources, and spread religion culture

• To establish peaceful relations with indigenous populations and compete with other European nations

• Desire for world domination, raw materials, relations with indigenous peoples, and spread religious culture

What were some positive effects of Imperialism in India and other colonies?

• Increased poverty, political instability, formal education, western medicine, and economic development

• Spread of diseases, loss of cultural identity, and formal education

• Introduction of modern infrastructure/railroads. formal education system, Western medicine, economic development

• Forced labor, exploitation of resources, formal education, and economic development

What was the Sepoy Rebellion? Explain why this happened. What was the end result?

• The Sepoy Rebellion was caused because of British cultural ignorance, but the British crushed the rebellion and took complete control of India.

• The Sepoy Rebellion was caused by a shortage of spices in the region because the Indians were suppressing trade. The Indians won and the British lost control on India

• The end result of the Sepoy Rebellion was the complete independence of India from British control
• The Sepoy Rebellion was a peaceful protest by Indian soldiers against British rule which was crushed by British officials

What organization governed the Indian colony?

• British East India Company
• French East India Company
• Indian Civil Service

• The Indian National Congress

What did Indians do to attempt to bring about change in hopes that Great Britain would give them their freedom?

• The Indian National Congress boycotted British goods and made appeals to the British government for lower taxes and citizenship rights.

• Indian National Congress, boycotted British goods and began an awakening with new writings, and appreciation for India Culture

• Peaceful negotiations and compromise with the British government

• The Indian National Congress Isolated and avoided the British government

Describe the cultural attitudes of Europeans towards the colonists.

• Europeans saw colonists as equals and rejected Social Darwinism.
• Europeans believed colonists were superior and embraced Social Darwinism.
• Europeans had no opinion on colonists and were indifferent to Social Darwinism.
• Europeans viewed colonists as inferior and believed in Social Darwinism.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• The purpose was to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa.

• The purpose was to promote peace and unity among African nations
• Rules established included banning all European trade in Africa
• The purpose was to establish a new country in Africa

What happened in the Congo?

• Technological advancement, social progress, harmony
• Colonization, exploitation and a huge loss of life of the Congolese population.

• Environmental conservation, sustainable development, peace
• Industrialization, economic growth, stability