15 Questions
What is the definition of colonialism?
The direct and total dominance of one country by another based on the possession of state authority by a foreign power
What is the relationship between colonialism and imperialism?
Colonialism is inextricably tied to that of imperialism, with colonialism being the policy or belief of using power and influence to rule another nation or people, while imperialism is the practice of establishing colonies overseas
When did colonialism grow in scope?
In the 16th century after the Age of Discovery
What does the term 'legitimate commerce' refer to?
The trade of raw products from Africa for goods from Europe after the slave trade was abolished
What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Africa and Europe from?
Commerce based on human merchandise to merchandise of tropical crops
What was one of the main economic reasons for European colonization of Africa?
Demand for raw materials
Which major world powers were competing for power and prestige in Africa during colonization?
Great Britain, France, and Spain
What was the rationale for intervention or colonization of non-western peoples like Africa based on the civilizing mission?
Spreading civilization, commerce, and Christianity
What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
'The white man’s burden'
Which of the following was a major economic reason for European colonization of Africa?
The need for new market centres
What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
Europeans were superior and civilized
What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
The white man’s burden
What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
Africans were inferior and uncivilized
When did colonialism grow in scope?
During the 1800s industrialization
What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Europe and Africa from?
From equal to unequal
Study Notes
Colonialism and Imperialism
- Colonialism is a practice of domination, which involves the subjugation of one people to another
- Colonialism is closely related to imperialism, as imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization
The Growth of Colonialism
- Colonialism grew in scope during the 19th century, particularly during the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914)
Legitimate Commerce
- The term 'legitimate commerce' refers to the shift from the slave trade to the trade of legitimate goods such as palm oil, rubber, and cotton
The Era of Legitimate Trade
- The era of 'legitimate' trade shifted the relationship between Africa and Europe from one of exploitation and oppression to one of economic interdependence
Economic Reasons for Colonization
- One of the main economic reasons for European colonization of Africa was the desire to access natural resources, such as minerals, and to establish new markets for their manufactured goods
Competing World Powers
- Major world powers, including Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Portugal, were competing for power and prestige in Africa during colonization
The Civilizing Mission
- The rationale for intervention or colonization of non-western peoples like Africa was based on the civilizing mission, which posited that Europeans had a duty to 'civilize' non-western peoples
- The civilizing mission was closely related to the concept of the 'white man's burden', which suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples
Implications of the Civilizing Mission
- The clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans was that Africans were seen as inferior and in need of European guidance, while Europeans were seen as superior and civilized
Test your knowledge of colonialism and imperialism with this quiz. Learn about the historical practice of one country dominating and exploiting another, and the policy of using power and influence to rule over other nations or people.
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