10 Questions
Which statement best describes colonialism?
The direct dominance of one country by another based on state authority
What is the relationship between colonialism and imperialism?
Colonialism is inextricably tied to imperialism as it is the policy of using power and influence to rule another nation or people
When did colonialism grow in scope significantly?
Since the 16th century, after the Age of Discovery
What does the term 'legitimate commerce' refer to?
The commodity trade between Africans and European merchants after the slave trade was abolished
What enabled Europeans to travel to all corners of the earth and expand colonialism?
Advancements in navigational technology
What was the primary inspiration for the European explorers who arrived before the 1850s?
Pure and objective scientific inquiry
What characterized the considerable number of explorers who arrived after the 1850s?
They were European government agents
What were the European missionaries' primary intentions upon arriving in Africa?
Evangelize Africa with Christianity
What was the outcome of European missionaries' efforts to convert non-Muslim Africa to Christianity in the late 19th century?
Converted less than 1% of non-Muslim Africa
What characterized the relationship between European missionaries, traders, and administrators in Africa?
Missionaries depended on traders for funds and relied on administrators for physical security
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