Chapter 6 Review: The Reach of Imperialism (1800–1914)

In the late nineteenth century, European nations sought to extend economic and political power over distant lands.

• nationalism

• imperialism

• racism

• industrialization

Britain installed its own colonial government in India, through which it also ruled Burma.

• Direct Rule

• Indirect Rule

The Dutch East India Company permitted local rulers in the Dutch East Indies to keep their authority and status.

• Direct Rule

• Indirect Rule

What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?

• languages and cultures to add to their own

• additional ideas for their own industries

•  more people to add to their population figures

• raw materials for their industries and markets to sell their products

Citizens of the colonies probably preferred indirect rule over direct rule because

• their taxes would be lower.

• the government would be more efficient.

• there would be fewer changes to their way of life

• foreigners would not be living in their country

Which country lost control over the Suez Canal and became a British protectorate?

• Ethiopia
  

• Libya

• Egypt

• Algeria

What was the main goal of the Berlin Conference?

• To grant independence to African nations
  

• To establish peace among African tribes

• To promote African nationalism

• To settle European claims for African territory

What was the primary reason for the Scramble for Africa?

• To spread Christianity

• To access new markets and resources

• To find new lands for settlement

• To compete for military and naval bases

What does this political cartoon represent?

• Militarism

• The Renaissance

• Berlin Conference

• Exploration

By 1914, which two African nations remained independent?

• Nigeria and Ghana

• Egypt and Algeria

• Kenya and Sudan

• Ethiopia and Liberia