Imperialism Quiz

What is the policy of when a stronger/larger nation takes over a smaller/weaker nation?

• industrialization

• imperialism

• alliances

Which areas were taken over during imperialism? (check all that apply)

• Austrialia

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What was the name of the meeting of European countries where they decided on how to divide up Africa?

• Conference of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Berlin Conference

Not a reason for Economic theme of Imperialism

• Make money

• Power

• Cheap labor

• Export goods

Governing by working with existing political elites

• Direct rule

• Imperialism

• Protectorate

• Indirect rule

Replacement of local rulers with officials from the mother country

• Direct rule

• Imperialism

• Protectorate

• Indirect rule

Free states remaining in Africa by 1914 were

• Nigeria

• Liberia

• Ethiopia

• Rhodesia

Which country did NOT take part in the Scramble for Africa?

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

• United States

Benefit that European countries were going to gain from the new colonies that they were taking over that was the most important to them.

• Land

• Labor

• Capital

• Natural Resources

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries