Imperialism in Africa
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- Q 1/12Score 0domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country. This was done by the British in Africa, India, and Asia.29IndustrializationSocial DarwinismimperialismNationalism
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- Q1domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country. This was done by the British in Africa, India, and Asia.IndustrializationSocial DarwinismimperialismNationalism30s
- Q2territory settled and ruled by people from another landmestizosMercantilismcolonyNationalism30s
- Q3period of African history in the late 1800's when Europeans rushed to claim all of AfricaThe Middle PassageKenyan ProtocolsScramble for AfricaAmerica's Cup30s
- Q4motive/cause of imperialism; applied theory of evolution to societies arguing and justifying cultural superiority. Ideas about “survival of the fittest” applied to humans.IndustrializationSocial DarwinismMilitarismNationalism30s
- Q5Motive/Cause of Imperialism: Intense love and pride for one's country or heritage.NationalismIndustrializationMilitarismSocial Darwinism30s
- Q6Motivation/Cause behind Imperialism: When a society or country transforms from farming (agricultural) society into one based on the manufacturing of goods and services.IndustrializationNationalismSocial DarwinismMilitarism30s
- Q7What was the primary economic motivation for European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century?Europeans felt it was their solemn duty to spread Christianity throughout Asia and Africa.Europeans felt that culture and linguistic differences could between themselves and Africans could be easily overcome.Europeans felt African labor and natural resources could be exploited for the benefit of European industries.Europeans felt that Africa could be easily conquered and subdued by superior European military technology.30s
- Q8What are two major technological advantages of European nations that helped them gain control of Africa through imperialism?Maxim Machine Gun and Steam ShipsShields and TomahawksSubmarines and AirplanesIron Swords and Radar30s
- Q9Missionaries came to Africa focused on converting African natives to Christianity. They set up schools and hospitals. What was a negative consequence of missionaries coming to Africa?Loss of their original languages.Africans began building up their militaries.Africans began fighting for their own independence.Africans learned how to write in their original languages.30s
- Q10Information, especially of a misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.Social DarwinismPropagandaApartheidImperialism30s
- Q11Which conclusion can be drawn about South Africa's economy based on this chart?Despite the end of Apartheid, many blacks continue to struggle economicallyIn some sectors of the economy, blacks earn more than whitesSince the end of Apartheid, most black South Africans have gained economic equality.Economic opportunity for blacks is directly related to education reform30s
- Q12African Imperialism: “The period of imperialism has witnessed many wars. . . . They have resulted in the taking of territory by force . . . The white rulers of the colonies live at the expense of the natives. Their chief work is to organize labor for their support. In the typical colony, the most fertile lands and the mineral resources are owned by white foreigners. These holdings are worked by natives under their direction. The foreigners take wealth out of the country. All the hard work is done by natives.” According to the author, how did imperialism affect African societies?Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.Foreigners took the natives out of the country to work as slaves.Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs.Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals.30s
