6.1 -- IDEAS that Justified Imperialism

What period does the second wave of imperialism cover?

• 1600 to 1750

• 1900 to 1950

• 1950 to 2000

• 1750 to 1900

Which ideology describes a sense of commonality among a people based on shared language and religion?

• Nationalism

• Scientific Racism

• Social Darwinism

• Civilizing Mission

What was the primary focus of Western European states during the previous wave of imperialism?

• Industrialization

• Spreading Christianity

• Building Maritime Empires

• Colonizing Africa

Which ideology attempted to classify humanity according to race?

• Nationalism

• Civilizing Mission

• Scientific Racism

• Social Darwinism

What pseudo-science was used to justify the superiority of the white race?

• Alchemy

• Phrenology

• Numerology

• Astrology

Who was the proponent of the theory that species evolved through natural selection?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

What does Social Darwinism suggest about human societies?

• Societies should not evolve

• Eastern societies are superior

• Western societies are the fittest

• All societies are equal

What was the 'civilizing mission' ideology about?

• Spreading Western civilization

• Promoting global peace

• Preserving indigenous cultures

• Encouraging scientific research

Which ideology was linked to the unification of Italy and Germany?

• Social Darwinism

• Civilizing Mission

• Scientific Racism

• Nationalism

What was a common justification for imperialism during this period?

• Economic equality

• Scientific exploration

• Political neutrality

• Cultural superiority