Imperialism in Africa & SW Asia

What period is known for European countries expanding their territories around the world?

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

• Imperialism

• Enlightenment

Which two regions were significantly affected by imperialism?

• North America and Europe

• Africa and Southwest Asia

• South America and Australia

• East Asia and Antarctica

What natural resources were European countries interested in from Africa?

• Oil and coal

• Gold, diamonds, and rubber

• Timber and fish

• Copper and silver

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 about?

• Dividing Africa among European powers

• Establishing trade routes in Asia

• Creating alliances in Europe

• Discussing climate change

Which agreement planned the division of Ottoman territories after World War I?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Sykes-Picot Agreement

• Potsdam Agreement

• Yalta Conference

What was a major consequence of imperialism in Africa and Southwest Asia?

• Increased literacy rates

• Establishment of new religions

• Creation of new borders

• Discovery of new continents

Which countries were involved in the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

• Germany and Italy

• Britain and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Japan

What was a common reaction of local populations to imperialism?

• Acceptance and cooperation

• Indifference and neutrality

• Resistance and conflict

• Celebration and joy

What did European powers often impose on African nations?

• New languages

• Their governments, cultures, and economies

• Agricultural techniques

• Educational systems

What resource discovery increased European interest in Southwest Asia?

• Gold

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Coal