Colonialism and Postcolonialism Quiz

What does the term "Colonialism" refer to?

• European nations invading other countries and colonising them.

• The native people whose countries were invaded.

• The period after colonies ceased to exist.

• The theory of a colonialist legacy.

Who are referred to as "Colonisers"?

• The native people whose countries were invaded.

• The Western nations who invaded.

• The period after colonies ceased to exist.

• The theory of a colonialist legacy.

What does "Postcolonial" refer to?

• The Western nations who invaded.

• The native people whose countries were invaded.

• The period after colonies ceased to exist.

• The theory of a colonialist legacy.

What is "Postcolonialism"?

• The Western nations who invaded.

• The native people whose countries were invaded.

• The period after colonies ceased to exist.

• The theory that there is a colonialist legacy.

What does Tokenism involve?

• Excessive patriotism in foreign policy

• Deliberate inclusion of minorities to fill a quota

• A theory by Edward Said about the East

• A group of nations formerly part of the British Empire

What is Positive Discrimination?

• Excessive patriotism in foreign policy

• Actively employing minority groups as a priority

• A theory by Edward Said about the East

• The idea that Western culture can invade developing countries

What perspective might a media student use to analyze a text regarding former colonies?

• Post-colonial perspective

• Economic perspective

• Environmental perspective

• Technological perspective

What might media reinforce about colonised nations?

• Economic growth

• Stereotypes

• Technological advancements

• Political stability

What links the various approaches within postcolonialism?

• Economic policies

• An understanding of the colonial experience on contemporary culture

• Political ideologies

• Technological advancements

What was a primary goal of European countries in practicing imperialism?

• To promote global peace

• To ensure a supply of cheap raw materials

• To spread democracy

• To develop local economies