WH final study guide assignment

Question 1

The belief that is was the duty of white Europeans to civilize and educate people in other parts of the world.

Answer 1

White Man’s Burden

Question 2

A meeting held in 1884-1885 where European powers divided Africa among themselves for colonization.

Answer 2

Berlin conference

Question 3

Relating to a particular race, nation, or culture

Answer 3

Ethnic

Question 4

The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies for economic and political control

Answer 4

Coloialism

Question 5

The state of being free from the control or influence of others

Answer 5

Independence

Question 6

A country is Southeast Asia that was colonized by Spain and later the u.s

Answer 6

Philippines

Question 7

A country in Southeast Asia that was colonized by Britain and gained independence in 1948

Answer 7

Siam

Question 8

The former name of Indonesia, which was colonized by the Netherlands and rich in natural resources

Answer 8

Dutch East Indies

Question 9

A system implemented by the Dutch in the Dutch East Indies to control and exploit the local population and resources

Answer 9

Culture system

Question 10

A term used to describe a society where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together and blend into a unified whole

Answer 10

Melting pot

Question 11

The former name of the region in the Southeast Asia that include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and was colonized by France.

Answer 11

French indochina

Question 12

a prolonged war fought between north Vietnam (supported by the Soviet Union and china) and south Vietnam (supported by the United States) from 1955 to 1975

Answer 12

Vietnam conflict

Question 13

A policy or ideology of extending a nations power and influence through colonization, use of military, force, or economic dominance.

Answer 13

Imperialism

Question 14

The process by which colonies gained independence from their colonial rulers.

Answer 14

Decolonization

Question 15

Decolonization was not a problem because it allowed colonies to gain self-determination and freedom from foreign control

Answer 15

Why decolonization was NOT a problem

Question 16

Why decolonization was a problem

Answer 16

often led to political instability, ethnic conflicts, and economic challenges in newly independent nations.

Question 17

Why African nations were unprepared to take over the countries

Answer 17

under colonial rule for a long time and lacked the necessary infrastructure, institutions, and experience for self-governance.

Question 18

what country held the most colonies in Africa

Answer 18

britain held the most colonies in africa during the era of imperialism

Question 19

what country held the least colonies in africa

Answer 19

germany held the least colonies in africa during the era of imperialism

Question 20

countrires colonized by france

Answer 20

Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Vietnam, Loas, and cambodia

Question 21

How the Dutch and the British treated the natives

Answer 21

The Dutch and the British treated the natives differently. The Dutch implemented a culture system to control and exploit the local population and resources, while the British had a more indirect rule and focused on economic exploitation.

Question 22

Liberia

Answer 22

Country that was established by former slaves

Question 23

Several African countries gained their independence in the 1960s, including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Answer 23

Countries that gained their independence in the 1960’s

Question 24

The Dutch East Indies mined resources such as tin, rubber, and oil.

Answer 24

Mined by the Dutch East Indies

Question 25

Southeast Asia and African nations have abundant natural and agricultural resources, including minerals, timber, oil, cocoa, coffee, and rubber.

Answer 25

Natural and agricultural resources in Southeast Asia & African nations