Imperialism Vocabulary

What is the definition of imperialism?

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

• The process of industrialization and urbanization.

• The practice of non-intervention in foreign affairs.

Which term describes a country that is controlled and governed by another country?

• Colony

• Empire

• Protectorate

• Dominion

What is the term for the economic policy of controlling trade to benefit the mother country?

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

What is the term for a region that is economically dominated by, but not directly ruled by, another country?

• Sphere of Influence

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Mandate

Which of the following was a major imperial power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Great Britain

• Brazil

• India

• Mexico

What is the term for the policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political hegemony over other nations?

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Federalism

• Communism