What is the origin of the term 'imperialism'?

The Complex Legacy of Imperialism in History and Society

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It comes from the Greek word for empire.
It is derived from the Latin word 'imperium'.
It originated in the 20th century.
It was first used in the United States.
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How was the term 'imperialism' initially used in Great Britain?
To refer to domestic politics.
With a negative connotation.
To describe economic policies.
With a positive connotation.
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, what does imperialism involve?
A focus on domestic policy improvements.
The establishment of trade agreements.
Only cultural influence over other nations.
Direct territorial acquisitions or indirect control over other areas.
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What broader interpretation of imperialism does Edward Said offer?
It only applies to Western countries.
It is a system of domination and subordination.
Imperialism is solely a military strategy.
Imperialism is a modern concept.
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Which regions were primarily affected by Western and Japanese imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries?
The Middle East and Antarctica
South America and Australia
Asia and Africa
Europe and North America
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What does David A. Lake suggest about the nature of imperialism?
It is a recent political development.
It is one of the oldest known political institutions.
It is primarily an economic strategy.
It only existed in ancient Rome.
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What do metrocentric theories focus on when explaining imperialism?
The characteristics of colonial polities.
The internal characteristics of imperial states.
The competition between great powers.
The economic benefits of imperialism.
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