Understanding Imperialism

What does the octopus in the political cartoon represent?

• The spread of democracy

• The expansion of England's influence

• The growth of agriculture

• The rise of technology

In the political cartoon, England is depicted as an octopus. Which of the following countries is NOT shown as being reached by the octopus?

• India

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

What is the definition of Imperialism?

• The cultural exchange between countries

• The domination by one country of the political, economic, social, and/or cultural life of another country or region

• The peaceful coexistence of nations

• The isolation of a country from international affairs.

Mercantilism is when a mother country acquires colonies in order to get ______.

• Labor

• Gold/Silver and other wealth

• Land

• Technology

Which of the following was a social cause for European expansion?

• Superior weapons

• Missionaries spreading religion

• Better communication systems

• Advanced medical care

Fill in the blank: Europeans considered themselves superior and dominant, which is an example of _______.

• A) Ethnocentrism

• B) Technological advancement

• C) Medical care

• D) Education

What technological advantage allowed Europeans to take over large territories with little effort?

• Education

• Superior weapons and ships

• Medical care

• Missionaries

Fill in the blank: Better communication and transportation systems were part of the _______ causes for European expansion.

• Social

• Technological

• Medical

• Educational

What is a 'Colony'?

• A) A country or territory governed internally by a foreign power

• B) A country with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power

• C) An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

• D) An independent but less-developed country controlled by private business interests.

Fill in the blank: A 'Protectorate' is a country or territory with its own internal government but under the control of ________.

• a foreign power

• private business interests

• an outside power

• local government