World History: Imperialism Test Review (from Kahoot)

Why did Britain build roads, bridges, railroads, etc. across India?

Get resources as quickly and as cheap as they can.

Who was the most dominant country?

Great Britain.

What does imperialism mean?

Great nations controlling inferior nations.

The Crimean War, Suez Canal, and the Panama Canal are examples of what?

Geopolitics.

What was Cecil Rhodes trying to accomplish?

Connect Cape Colony to Cairo.

What was the "white man's burden"?

Duty to spread British culture to inferior countries.

What were the only 2 countries to remain independent in Africa?

Ethiopia and Liberia

How did the Berlin Conference affect the people of Africa and Europeans?

Europe divided Africa into colonies with no African input.

What were the driving forces behind imperialism?

Industrialization, racism, and nationalism.

Why were the Western nation's interest in the Pacific Rim?

Natural resources and strategic geographic locations.

Why was India called, "the jewel of the crown"?

Potentially the most valuable British colony.

How did Britain use paternalism to govern colonies?

Provided for their needs, but limited their rights.

Why did American business owners overthrow Queen Liliuokalani?

She wanted to restore Native authority.

What were the improvements enabled imperialism to occur?

Steam engine, railroad, and rifle.

Why were European countries successful in interfering with China?

Superior military technology weapons.

Due to the Opium War, China...

was divided into "spheres of influence" by the West.