Imperialism Quiz
All of the following were invited to the Berlin Conference EXCEPT
Africans
building of railroads and telephone lines
All of the following are negative effects of imperialism EXCEPT
Boers
Dutch settlers who took over Africans' land and established farms in South Africa
Many African countries resisted European rule but only this country kept their independence
Ethiopia
Steam engine
Factor that made it easier for Europeans to colonize Africa
He exploited European rivalries and bought modern weapons.
How did Menelik II keep colonial interests out of Ethiopia?
Berlin Conference
Meeting of 14 European nations in 1884-85 to determine rules for dividing Africa
Racism
The belief that one race is superior to the others
Social Darwinism
The idea that the strongest people deserve the land and resources that they want
Indian soldiers
The sepoys were:
Imperialism
The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation
The British government took direct command of India
What happened a result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.
Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?
It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
Assimilation
the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
