European Imperialism and Colonialism Worksheet

All of the following motivated European countries to compete for colonial possessions except –

• desire to spread Christianity.

• desire to profit.

• socialism.

• nationalism.

What was one result of imperialism?

• Manufactured goods arrived in the colonies and displaced traditional industries.

• Goods manufactured in the colonies flooded Europe, causing massive stagflation.

• Colonies adopted the religion of their parent country in Europe, meaning many colonies became Jewish.

• France forced Japan to begin trading with foreigners again.

King Leopold II of Belgium, who controlled the rubber trade and forced natives to collect rubber so that he could profit, BEST exhibits which of the following?

• A. Christian missionary efforts to convert natives

• B. Social Darwinism and survival of the fittest

• C. colonies being forced to trade on European terms

• D. the White Man’s Burden

Imperialism was a result of European desire to –

• abolish slavery everywhere in the world.

• find resources and markets for their nation’s industries.

• find new places for European colonists to settle.

• learn from and share with other cultures.

European countries established colonies in Africa and Asia to –

• increase their economic and political power.

• prevent the United States from establishing overseas republics.

• encourage Asians and Africans to migrate to Europe.

• protect Christians from persecution.

During the late 19th century, Africa was colonized and controlled by –

• England and Russia.

• most major European countries.

• France.

• Muslim traders.

Use this information to answer the next question. Database Topics: - Africans forced to adopt Christianity - Africans lose lands to Europeans - Africans work for low wages - Africans lose right of self rule - African cultural values disappear Which of the following would be a correct title for the above database?

• Causes of the Industrial Revolution

• Causes of the Triangle Trade

• Effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade

• Effects of European Imperialism

What was a cultural motive for imperialism?

• wanted new markets because Europe produced a large amount of goods

• thought native populations were superior so Europeans went to learn their customs

• European countries wanted to stop the ethnic conflicts that were occurring throughout Africa and Asia

• Europeans wanted to spread Christianity throughout Africa and Asia

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885?

• To end the Atlantic slave trade

• To divide Africa among European powers

• To support African independence movements

• To create free trade zones in Africa

Which European country colonized Kenya?

• France

• Belgium

• Britain

• Portugal