Imperialism

Question 1

Rudyard Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden” is an example of

Answer 1

Imperialism

Question 2

A meeting of European powers that formalized the “Scramble for Africa,” regulating European colonization and trade in Africa, without any African representation

Answer 2

Berlin Conference

Question 4

What is imperialism?

Answer 4

Imperialism is the policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

Question 5

True or False: The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a period of intense competition among European powers for colonies in Africa and Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Answer 6

Scramble for Africa

Question 7

Which of the following was a primary motive for European imperialism in the 19th century: A) Spread of democracy, B) Economic gain, C) Environmental conservation?

Answer 7

B) Economic gain

Question 8

Name one consequence of imperialism on colonized countries.

Answer 8

One consequence of imperialism on colonized countries was the disruption of local economies and societies.