Colonialism

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What is colonialism?

Colonialism is a practice by which one group of people, social construct, or nation state controls, directs, or imposes taxes or tribute on other people or areas, often by establishing colonies, generally for strategic and economic advancement of the colonizing group or construct.

What is the etymological root of the word 'colonialism'?

The etymological root of the word 'colonialism' is the Latin word 'Colonus', which was used to describe tenant farmers in the Roman Empire.

With which empires is the concept of colonialism most strongly associated in the modern period?

The concept of colonialism is most strongly associated with the European and Japanese empires, starting in the 15th century and extending to the mid-1900s.

What was the initial aim of conquest in colonialism?

At first, conquest followed policies of mercantilism, aiming to strengthen the home-country economy. Signup and view all the answers

How long has colonialism existed?

Colonialism has existed since ancient times. Signup and view all the answers

What traditional elements were taught in the early Hindu and Buddhist centres of learning in the Indian subcontinent?

Indian religions, Indian mathematics, Indian logic Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the establishment of Islamic empires have on education in the Indian subcontinent?

Islamic education became ingrained Signup and view all the answers

What did the Europeans bring to colonial India in terms of education?

Western education Signup and view all the answers

When were several Western-style universities established in colonial India?

During the period of British rule in the 19th century Signup and view all the answers

What laid the foundation of the educational system of the Republic of India, Pakistan, and much of the Indian subcontinent?

A series of measures continuing throughout the early half of the 20th century Signup and view all the answers

What were the traditional elements taught in the early Hindu and Buddhist centres of learning in the Indian subcontinent?

Indian religions, Indian mathematics, Indian logic Signup and view all the answers

When did Islamic education become ingrained in the Indian subcontinent?

In the Middle Ages, with the establishment of Islamic empires Signup and view all the answers

What did the Europeans bring to colonial India in terms of education?

Western education Signup and view all the answers

When were several Western-style universities established in colonial India?

During the period of British rule in the 19th century Signup and view all the answers

What laid the foundation of the educational system of the Republic of India, Pakistan, and much of the Indian subcontinent?

A series of measures continuing throughout the early half of the 20th century Signup and view all the answers

What were the traditional elements taught in early education in the Indian subcontinent?

Indian religions, Indian mathematics, Indian logic Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient centres of learning played a significant role in early education in the Indian subcontinent?

Takshashila and Nalanda Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the establishment of Islamic empires have on education in the Indian subcontinent?

Islamic education became ingrained Signup and view all the answers

What was the influence of the Europeans on education in colonial India?

They brought western education Signup and view all the answers

How did the British rule contribute to the educational system in the Indian subcontinent?

Established several Western-style universities Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism definition

One group controlling another, often establishing colonies, for economic or strategic gain.

Colonialism roots

Latin word "Colonus" referring to Roman tenant farmers.