Imperialism - INTRODUCTION

European countries wanted the ________ in Africa so they could take them back to their mills and factories in Europe to make ________ to sell and make money from.  

• raw materials; finished goods

• finished goods; raw materials

• natural resources; raw materials

• fossil fuels; finished goods 

Answer explanation

European countries wanted the raw materials in Africa so they could take them back to their mills and factories in Europe to make finished goods to sell and make money from.

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations

• They needed more natural resources

• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods

• All of the Above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the Above' because nations wanted prestige, more natural resources, and more markets for industrial goods through imperialism.

Extreme pride in one’s country is known as

• nationalism
• communism
• imperialism

Which of the following best describes imperialism?

• one country taking over the another countries lands.

• The isolation of one country from the rest of the world.

• A diplomatic alliance between various countries.

• A rebellion by a country’s own citizens.

Answer explanation

Imperialism is best described as one country taking over another country's lands, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

• Democratic Revolutions 
• World War I 
• Industrialization 
• The Renaissance 

New Imperialism was focused mainly in 

• North and South America
• Africa and Asia
• Antarctica and Australia
• Europe

What was the primary reason for the 'Scramble for Africa' in the late 19th century?

• To spread Christianity

• To exploit natural resources and establish new trade routes

• To find new lands for settlement

• To promote peace among European nations

When a strong country takes over a weaker country for economic, social or political reasons it is called

• industrialization
• miliatrism
• imperialism
• nationalism

Which major world event caused countries to begin imperializing?

• Age of Exploration

• Neolithic Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

Answer explanation

Countries began imperializing due to the Industrial Revolution, which provided technological advancements and economic motives for colonization.