Unit 4 terms

Question 1

Jewel of the Crown

Answer 1

The British considered India to be the ´Jewel of their crown´ because of its resources, location, and people.

Question 2

Suez Canal

Answer 2

A human-made canal in Egypt that Britain and France fought over because of Britain’s need for it to maintain control over the Middle East/India

Question 3

Social Darwinism

Answer 3

Survival of the fittest¨- some people get power because they’re innately better.

Question 4

Protectorate

Answer 4

(Indirect) Local government officials were “allowed” to remain in power, but the style of government is based on European structure.

Question 5

Racism

Answer 5

The belief that a particular race is superior to others- used by colonists to justify their actions

Question 6

Imperialism

Answer 6

When rich/powerful countries control lots of smaller countries (Britain and Asia/Africa)

Question 7

Sphere of Influence

Answer 7

When an outside power claims rights and privileges over an area or region.

Question 8

Colony

Answer 8

The most direct form of control, when a powerful nation installs its own government and maintains direct control over other territories and regions.

Question 9

Boer

Answer 9

Dutch Farmers who settled in South Africa and fought Britain for diamonds/gold found on the land.

Question 10

Paternalism

Answer 10

The government limiting what you’re allowed to do for your own betterment/safety (ex: you have to wear a seatbelt by law for your own protection- British ¨civilizing¨ other p;aces for their own betterment because they were seen as inferior)

Question 11

Assimilation

Answer 11

Pushing their culture and beliefs on weaker countries.