G11, Motivations, Forms of Imperialism

What is imperialism?

• A cultural movement emphasizing traditional values

• A form of government where all citizens vote on all matters

• An economic system focused on equal distribution of resources

• A policy where a stronger nation dominates a weaker one

When is the Age of Imperialism in European history?

• Between the 21st and 23rd centuries

• Between the 14th and 16th centuries

• Between the 18th and 20th centuries

• Between the 5th and 7th centuries

Which countries were most active in imperialism?

• Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• Britain, France, and Germany

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Russia, China, and Japan

What prompted nations to expand their influence in the late 1800s?

• Lack of resources in their own countries

• Desire for peace and diplomacy

• Technological advancements only

• Economic, political, and religious motives

What did the Industrial Revolution create a need for?

• Better education systems

• Increased military forces

• Natural resources like coal, iron, and rubber

• More agricultural land

What was one effect of expanding outside of a country's borders?

• Decrease in national wealth

• Entry into foreign markets for selling industrial goods

• Isolation from international affairs

• Reduction in industrial production

What was the British East India Company known for?

• Obtaining natural resources in India and selling goods worldwide

• Developing educational systems in India

• Supporting the independence movements in colonies

• Promoting peace in the Indian subcontinent

What does the saying 'the sun never sets on the British Empire' imply?

• The British Empire was geographically vast

• The British Empire was always in daylight

• The British Empire was the most powerful economically

• The British Empire had the best climate

What is the 'White Man's Burden'?

• The responsibility to bring Western culture to indigenous people

• The economic debt of European countries

• The challenge of maintaining large empires

• The task of developing industrial technology

What role did religion play in imperialism?

• It encouraged scientific exploration

• It was used to justify military conquests only

• It motivated conversions to Christianity and called for an end to the slave trade

• It was irrelevant to imperialist policies