Imperialism Test

Question 1

A policy of extending a countrys power and influence through colonization

Answer 1

Imperialism

Question 2

What catalysts change?

Answer 2

Economic factors; competition
Political factors; power shifts
Social factors; beliefs cause wars

Question 3

What are the costs and benefits of technological advances?

Answer 3

Increased efficiency, improved communication
Job displacement (mechanical), environmental impacts

Question 4

A territory or country under protection of a more powerful state

Answer 4

Protectorate

Question 5

An area which foreign power is significant without direct control

Answer 5

Sphere of Influence

Question 6

Adding new territory into another political entity

Answer 6

annexation

Question 7

Territory where a country is governed by foreign power

Answer 7

Colony

Question 8

Treating people in a paterializing way

Answer 8

Paternalism

Question 9

Belief that a specific race is superior

Answer 9

Social Darwinism

Question 10

Local rulers are elite government colony on imperial

Answer 10

Indirect Control

Question 11

Imperial power directly controls a colony through military forces

Answer 11

Direct Control

Question 12

Powerful corporations exerts economic dominance over weaker regions

Answer 12

Business Imperialism

Question 13

A period of British rule of India

Answer 13

Raj

Question 14

Describes the British imperialism in India (most because of $$$)

Answer 14

Jewel in the Crown

Question 15

Indian soldier of the BEIC (British East India Company)

Answer 15

Sepoy

Question 16

Indians against the British - British PR over Indians

Answer 16

Sepoy Rebellion

Question 17

Organization that advocated for Indian independence

Answer 17

Indian National Congress

Question 18

Calling equal access to trade in China

Answer 18

Open Door Policy

Question 19

War between China and Britain as China refused to take and sell opium

Answer 19

Opium War

Question 20

Anti-Christian led boxers

Answer 20

Boxer Rebellion

Question 21

Civil war of Hong Xiuquan, wanted Christianity and to overthrow Qing, everything became unstable

Answer 21

Taiping Rebellion

Question 22

Modernization in China, strengthening everything but the Qing Dynasty

Answer 22

Self-strengthening Movement

Question 23

Japan signed with the US for trade

Answer 23

Treaty of Kanazawa

Question 24

Emperor Meiji (western) was in power

Answer 24

Meiji Era

Question 25

Fought between the two and Japan won

Answer 25

Russia-Japan War

Question 26

Meeting in Germany to discuss the equal splitting of powers of Africa, African representatives were not included

Answer 26

Berlin Conference

Question 27

King of Belgium, exploited Congo State

Answer 27

King Leopold II

Question 28

Emperor of Ethiopia, sold to Italy

Answer 28

Menelik II

Question 29

Muslim group in Nigeria (Sokoto)

Answer 29

Hausa Fausa

Question 30

Ethnic group in Nigeria that played important role in Safron War

Answer 30

Igbo

Question 31

Nigeria group - artsy and creative

Answer 31

Yoruba

Question 32

Resources, markets, cheap labor, political Christianity, protection

Answer 32

Euro motivation

Question 33

How did specific countries take over

Answer 33

Military, diplomacy, economics, (British —> India)

Question 34

How did Euros control

Answer 34

Direct and indirect rule

Question 35

Five motives Economic; Euros wanted new markets to fuel the economy Politics; European countries increases powers Religious; spreads religion Strategic; need for naval bases and trade Ideological; euros believed they were superior Social; believed in white superiority

Answer 35

Scramble of Africa

Question 36

Tech; steam engine Economic; industrial revolution Scientific; Medicines Political; Growth of Nationalism

Answer 36

Advancements

Question 37

Direct; governing colony Indirect; govern colonies with officials

Answer 37

Nigerian Control Methods

Question 38

Three major ethnic groups against the British

Answer 38

Hausa Fausa, Igbo, Yoruba

Question 39

Two African countries not ruled by colonies

Answer 39

Ethiopia and Liberia; remained independent because of military strength and freed slaves

Question 40

Positive of colonial rule

Answer 40

Intro to new advancements and education

Question 41

Negatives of colonial rule

Answer 41

Exploitation and kills traditions

Question 42

Why is India consider a “jewel”

Answer 42

The most valuable resources cotton, tea, and spices were exports. India was seen as profitable and a major link to the rest of Asia

Question 43

An Indian rebellion with the resentment of soldiers, rifles were made from pig and cow grease so they could not load guns

Answer 43

Sepoy Mutiny

Question 44

How did imperialism unite

Answer 44

Created a sense of shared identity and shared experiences and created opportunities as nationalist movement emerged

Question 45

How did resistance of tech affect China

Answer 45

Led to a decline in 19th century which made them vulnerable; evident during opium war

Question 46

What affect did extraterritorial rights have on China and Japan

Answer 46

Privileges granted by foreign nations, undermined sovereignty and legal, foreigners commit crimes without punishment

Question 47

Why did China not want trade with the west

Answer 47

West thought they were superior and thought their products were better (more self sufficient)

Question 48

Both were anti foreigners and anti Qing

Answer 48

Similarities between Taiping and Boxer

Question 49

Differences between Taiping and Boxer

Answer 49

Taiping had a civil war and was radical, boxers were localized consenation

Question 50

What steps did Meiji (Japan) take

Answer 50

Abolished feudal system, establishing central government, constitution, indo-western education, healthy infrastructure