IMPERIALISM

TRASH BALL

Question 1

Which of the following is not a reason a country would embark on imperialism?

A. Economic B. Political C. Neutrality D. Humanitarian

Question 2

What was it called when several nations established places where they had “exclusive rights” to invest in railroads, mines, and factories? Other countries/ empires were supposed to stay out!

A. Protectorate B. Sphere of Influence C. Direct Intent D. Economic

Question 3

How did Great Britain first become involved with India?

British East India Company

Name the Region or City

X

Question 4

The term “Western Nation" usually applies to which two continents?

Europe North America

Question 5

Name four (4) imperial countries:

Great Britain France Germany Belgium Spain Portugal Italy

Name the Region or City

X

Question 6

This quote was used to describe the British empire? In addition, what does it mean?

“The Sun never sets on the British Empire….”

Name the Region or City

X

Question 7

What did all the imperializing nations have in common, including Japan?

A. Christian Faith B. Owed money to the British Empire C. Dictators as leader of their country D. Industrialized

Question 8

This British individual wrote the poem “The White Man’s Burden.”

What does it mean…?

Rudyard Kipling The white race is superior and must go out

to better others, who are unable to rule themselves.

Question 9

This was a government enforced policy of racial separation. Where was this happening?

Apartheid South Africa

Question 10

Great Britain and France wanted to control this, located near Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea. Give one reason why…?

Suez Canal To make transportation through Africa

easier. Allow for better travel and transportation of goods/resources/ and people.

Question 11 This event laid the ground rules

for the Partition of the African continent.

Berlin Conference -- 1884

Question 12

What does the term ‘sepoy’ mean?

A native Indian fighting for the British East India Company.

Later they would be soldiers serving the British Crown.

Question 12

What does the term ‘sepoy’ mean?

A native Indian fighting for the British East India Company. MANGAL PANDEY

Later they would be soldiers serving the British Crown.

Question 13 King Leopold II wanted

to control this region in Africa. What was the name of ‘said’ region?

The Free State of the Congo

Question 14 Please describe

the following political cartoon.

Who is the man with the knife?

Question 15

What was the main reason Japan wanted to industrialize/modernize?

So that they would not be colonized by any Western countries.

Question 16

The Industrial Revolution created more manufactured goods and large factories increased production. This is in turn motivated governments such as Great Britain to:

A. Create new markets for their goods. B. Slow down production and manufacturing of

other goods. C. Withdraw from the textile industry. D. Stop the practice of imperialism.

Question 17

One of the benefits of Imperialism that Africa received was the building of transportation systems such as highways and railroads. This benefit of trade would be described as a betterment of the African ________________ .

  A. Educational system B. Medical facility C. Religious tolerance D. Infrastructure

Question 18 How did the Berlin Conference lead to

tribal conflict among Africans?  A. Europeans created artificial borders in

Africa. B. Created less dependence on German

colonies in the slave trade. C. Europeans converted Africans to

Christianity. D. Europeans spread democracy in their

colonies.

Question 19

The process of giving up ones culture completely and adopting another culture is best described as:

A. Paternalism B. Indigenous C. Assimilation D. Sphere of Influence

Question 20 How did the Berlin Conference lead to

Imperialism?

A. By opening trade throughout China B. Restricting the amount of raw materials

extracted from Europe C. Sharing technological advances with

world nations, allowing others to rapidly industrialize, and creating a greater need for raw materials

D. Redrawing African borders and allowing nations to control those areas

Question 21

Benefits to colonies such as hospitals and education were mostly provided by:

A. Volunteers B. Soldiers C. Europeans trying to start a new life D. Missionaries

Question 22

Which was a major reason why European nations colonized territory around the world?

A. Need for raw materials B. Fear of Asian dominance C. Desire to learn about other cultures D. Lack of support for domestic

governments

Question 23

TRUE OR FALSE Chinese ships were superior to

“Western ones” as we approached the 1800’s.

False – Chinese ships were inferior and they could not adequately protect themselves.

Question 24

This individual was sent to Japan to ‘open up’ trade with them in 1853.

Commodore Matthew Perry – 1853 Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) is an

unequal treaty that opened up Japanese ports to the United States. Soon other nations would gain trading rights in Japan.

Who is unhappy about this…?

Question 25

This event, caused Japan to modernize, industrialize, build a stronger military, and become more like “western imperial powers”? **Means ‘enlightened rule’.

Meiji Restoration Period which lasted from 1868 to 1912.

Question 26

These are warriors that fought to protect Japan against the west?

Samurai