Key Concepts and Review Questions on the Age of Imperialism
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Reasons for European Expansion
Which of the following was not a reason for European expansion during the Age of Imperialism?
- Drive to increase national prestige
- Need for markets and raw materials
- Zeal to spread Christianity
- Desire for slaves
Colonization of Africa in the Late 19th Century
During the late nineteenth century, Africa was colonized and controlled by:
- Muslim traders
- Many European countries
- England and Russia
- France
Spheres of Influence
Which country was carved into spheres of influence by European powers in the late nineteenth century?
- India
- Korea
- China
- Japan
Colonial Policies Regarding Native Customs
Colonial officials often discouraged native peoples from:
- Practicing traditional customs and rituals.
- Adopting Western lifestyles.
- Learning English languages.
- Converting to Christianity.
The Suez Canal Connection
The Suez Canal connected the:
- Malay and Indochinese Peninsulas.
- The Nile River to the Persian Gulf.
- Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Control of India by 1860
By 1860, colonial control of most of India had been achieved by the:
- French.
- Germans.
- Belgians.
- British.
Motivations for Seeking African Land
Which of the following was not a reason that European countries sought control of African land?
- To gain power over other European countries
- Desire for natural resources and markets
- To learn about new cultures
- Desire to convert natives to Christianity
Major Colonial Powers in Africa (c. 1949)
Which pair of countries controlled the most land in Africa around 1949?
- Italy and the U.S.
- Germany and Belgium
- France and Britain
- Spain and Portugal
Definition of Imperialism
What is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region?
- Imperialism
- Conservatism
- Nationalism
- Liberalism
The Age of Imperialism Period
This was the period from 1870–1914 when Europeans took control of Africa and Asia.
- Age of Imperialism
- Industrial Revolution
- Commercial Revolution
- Opium Wars
Defining a Colony (Virginia Example)
Virginia in the 1600s was an example of a possession that the mother country controls directly, known as a:
- Colony
- Mandate
- Protectorate
- Sphere of influence
Goals of the Indian National Congress
The Indian Nationalist Congress wanted:
- A dictatorship in India
- Religious freedom in India
- Independence for India
- A communist government in India
Chinese Resistance to Foreigners
The Chinese fought to expel all foreigners from China in the:
- Opium Wars
- Taiping Rebellion
- Russo-Japanese War
- Boxer Rebellion