European Expansion and New Imperialism

The video explores the concept of new imperialism, where European powers expanded their empires into Asia and Africa during the 19th century. Motivated by economic growth, national rivalries, and a sense of moral superiority, European nations sought formal political control over foreign territories. Economic motivations included the need for new markets and raw materials, while national rivalries led to conflicts like the Great Game between Britain and Russia. Moral justifications were rooted in a belief of civilizing 'uncivilized' regions, as seen in Kipling's 'White Man's Burden'. The video concludes by summarizing these motivations and their impact.

What were the primary motivations behind the European expansion during the New Imperialism era?

• Economic growth, national rivalries, and moral superiority

• Desire for cultural exchange

• Technological advancement

• Religious conversion

How did the Industrial Revolution influence European economic motivations for imperialism?

• It created a need for new markets and raw materials

• It encouraged cultural exchanges

• It led to a decrease in European trade

• It reduced the need for overseas expansion

Which European country is noted for sending a large number of people to Indonesia during the New Imperialism period?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

What was the 'Great Game' primarily about?

• A competition between Britain and Russia for control in Asia

• A cultural exchange program

• A trade agreement between European nations

• A peace treaty

Why did European nations engage in national rivalries during the New Imperialism era?

• To acquire more land and power

• To promote global peace

• To reduce military spending

• To establish cultural ties

What was the belief behind the European sense of moral superiority during the New Imperialism?

• That they should avoid foreign entanglements

• That they had a duty to civilize 'heathen' areas

• That all cultures were equal

• That they should learn from other cultures

Which poem by Rudyard Kipling is associated with the idea of moral superiority during the New Imperialism?

• If—

• Mandalay

• The White Man's Burden

• Gunga Din

What was the Berlin Conference's role in the New Imperialism?

• It divided Africa among European powers

• It established peace in Europe

• It was a cultural exchange event

• It promoted free trade in Africa

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the formalization of political control abroad by European powers?

• By reducing the need for overseas expansion

• By encouraging cultural exchanges

• By providing the wealth and resources needed for expansion

• By promoting isolationism

What were the three main motivations for European expansion during the New Imperialism era?

• Military conquest, trade agreements, and peace treaties

• Cultural exchange, religious conversion, and technological advancement

• Scientific research, exploration, and diplomacy

• Economic growth, national rivalries, and moral superiority