Soc 10-2 Chapter 9 Review

What is the definition of imperialism?

• A method of promoting trade between countries.
• Policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

• A strategy for reducing military presence abroad.
• A form of cultural exchange between nations.

What TWO things was Europe looking for when they started to imperialize other countries?

• Raw materials

• More cultures

• Markets to sell goods

• More religions

Match the following justifications for imperialism with the correct descriptions

• I need more resources for my business

• Feelings of material need

• Britain should obtain more territory

• Feelings of superiority

• My country is better than all others

• Feelings of nationalism

Forming colonies, protectorates, and spheres of influence were all different relationships European countries engaged in as forms of

• capitalism

• acculturation

• imperialism

• globalization

Mercantilism, capitalism and industrialization are all key aspects of historical globalization. Which of the following was also a key aspect to historical globalization and was made possible because of their coming together?

• liberalization

• sustainability

• innovation

• imperialism

What is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land

• colony

• territory

• spoils

• Island

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures
• misunderstood by Americans
• the oldest culture in the world
• a replica of Ancient Greek culture

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

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