Big Test Boi

Question 1

Protectorate

Answer 1

a dependent territory that has been granted local autonomy and some independence while still remaining partially under control of another sovereign state.
Protection provided by mother countries.

Question 2

Sphere of influence

Answer 2

a country or region in which another country has power to affect development although it has no formal authority.
This is created by a strong economic dependency.

Question 3

Assimiliation

Answer 3

the absorption and integration of people’s ideas or culture into a wider society or culture that causes the loss or weakening of the person’s actual culture.
Assimilation can occur voluntarily due to societal pressure or through the use of force.

Question 4

Social darwinism

Answer 4

The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle

Question 5

Raw materials

Answer 5

The basic material from which a product is made

Question 6

Missionaries

Answer 6

people who work to spread their religious beliefs

Question 7

Shari’a

Answer 7

Body of Islamic law that includes interpretation of the Quran and applies Islamic principles to everyday life

Question 8

Swahili

Answer 8

Bantu language with Arabic loanwords spoken in coastal regions of East Africa

Question 9

monotheism

Answer 9

interpreting our new experiences in terms of our existing schemas

Question 10

Boers

Answer 10

Dutch settlers in South Africa

Question 11

Protectorate

Answer 11

A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power

A state that is protected and controlled by another mother country.

Either is fine*

Question 12

Matrilineal

Answer 12

tracing descent through the female line

Question 13

What two continents were powerful states of Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and the US turning to for more natural resources and markets?

Answer 13

Asia and Africa

Question 14

What was the White Man’s Burden?

Answer 14

Social Darwinism-Europeans believe they are obligated to improve and educate other races as they believe they are above everyone else.

Question 15

What was The Black Man’s Burden?

Answer 15

Direct response to White Man’s Burden- Africans suffered because of European invaders

Question 16

What types of goods did the British establish production of in India?

Answer 16

The main one was textiles. But also spices, rope etc.

Question 17

What group had a monopoly on trade in the early 17th century? Why?

Answer 17

The Dutch explorers had sturdy ships and a great supply of capital resources gave them a big advantage over their rivals.

Question 18

Describe how Hawaii became a U.S. state. List all FIVE steps in order.

Answer 18

1. An American naval station had been established in Pearl Harbor in 1887
2. American settlers gained control of sugar industries on the islands
3. Locals wanted to take control back (uprising)
4. U.S marines were brought in to protect American lives
5. Hawaii was annexed by the U.S in 1898

Question 19

What primary purpose did the Philippines serve for the U.S.?

Answer 19

The Philippines were used as a stepping stone to China and if the U.S didn’t take them over, then Japan would.

Question 20

What was the difference in the impacts of the harsh conditions of industrialization on the people of the countries of Europe vs. the colonial populations?

Answer 20

European people saw benefits over time, African people nevers saw benefits because their their goods were exported

Question 21

Ships from where made regular visits to East African ports?

Answer 21

Ships from India, China, and the Persian gulf.

Question 22

By what time frame had slavery been abolished in all major countries of the world?

Answer 22

1880’s

Question 23

British Gold Coast and Sierra Leone, Liberia (supported by the U.S.), and French occupied areas around the Senegal River all had what in common?

Answer 23

They were all safe places for ex-slaves that lived there. They were all set up

Question 24

List each of the 6 motives for imperialism

Answer 24

Social: Social Darwinism/Missionaries
Political: Power/Competition
Economic: Natural resources/consumer markets

Question 25

What were the two purposes of the Berlin Conference?

Answer 25

Divide land of Africa and avert war between European countries

Question 26

Who won the Boer War?

Answer 26

The British won the Boer war.

Question 27

Describe the Berlin Conference.

Answer 27

The Berlin Conference was a discussion between the European powers that decided the split over Africa and was held to avoid war. No ethnic or language barriers were considered.

Question 28

Which African group did we discuss in regards to a successful resistance to European colonization until 1935/1936?

Answer 28

Ethiopia

Question 29

Describe the Maji Maji revolts.

Answer 29

They were armed rebellions from the Islamic and Animist Africans against the German colonial rule in East Africa. (1905-1907 and around 300,000 recorded deaths.)

Question 30

Kenya

Answer 30

The political state of Kenya was falling because of the presence of privileged Europeans and the systems couldn’t develop. The Europeans started to send-govern and provoking racial tensions.

Question 31

consumption

Answer 31

society is greatly diminished. Widespread consumption began with the consumption of markets and cars. Consumers typically had disposable income.

Question 32

Boers

Answer 32

Dutch settlers in South Africa

Question 33

Polygny

Answer 33

One male, several females in a marriage.