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What is colonialism?
What is colonialism?
When a powerful country takes control of another region to use its resources and people for its own benefit.
In what year did British colonialism begin?
In what year did British colonialism begin?
1607
What was the main cash crop farmed in the Caribbean?
What was the main cash crop farmed in the Caribbean?
Sugar
Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for British colonialism?
Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for British colonialism?
Early British colonial literature often praised and glorified colonialism.
Early British colonial literature often praised and glorified colonialism.
Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness criticized colonialism for its harmful effects.
Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness criticized colonialism for its harmful effects.
What are the two main roles that are often portrayed in colonial literature?
What are the two main roles that are often portrayed in colonial literature?
Why did Europeans move to colonies according to the text?
Why did Europeans move to colonies according to the text?
Give an example of a privilege that Europeans enjoyed in the colonies according to the text.
Give an example of a privilege that Europeans enjoyed in the colonies according to the text.
What is the main reason for colonialism?
What is the main reason for colonialism?
What is the name of the agreement meant to create harmony between the Māori and the British?
What is the name of the agreement meant to create harmony between the Māori and the British?
In what year did Captain James Cook and his crew first encounter the Māori people?
In what year did Captain James Cook and his crew first encounter the Māori people?
How is James Cook portrayed in the text?
How is James Cook portrayed in the text?
The theft of weapons by Maori people was the main spark that ignited the conflict.
The theft of weapons by Maori people was the main spark that ignited the conflict.
What was the outcome of the first encounter between Captain Cook and the Māori people?
What was the outcome of the first encounter between Captain Cook and the Māori people?
How do different people view violence in the early encounters?
How do different people view violence in the early encounters?
Who is Rudyard Kipling and what did he focus on in his writing?
Who is Rudyard Kipling and what did he focus on in his writing?
What is the main theme of Kipling's The Jungle Book?
What is the main theme of Kipling's The Jungle Book?
What is Kipling's most famous poem?
What is Kipling's most famous poem?
Kipling's views on imperialism and race were universally praised.
Kipling's views on imperialism and race were universally praised.
What is Kipling's most well-known piece that is admired for its wisdom and language?
What is Kipling's most well-known piece that is admired for its wisdom and language?
The poem in the text portrays the colonizer as a heroic figure, willing to sacrifice for a greater goal.
The poem in the text portrays the colonizer as a heroic figure, willing to sacrifice for a greater goal.
The poem describes the colonized people as uncivilized, unsociable, and ungrateful to the colonizers.
The poem describes the colonized people as uncivilized, unsociable, and ungrateful to the colonizers.
What is the key message of An Outpost of Progress?
What is the key message of An Outpost of Progress?
Kayets and Carlier are well-prepared and psychologically well-suited for the harsh realities of their new environment.
Kayets and Carlier are well-prepared and psychologically well-suited for the harsh realities of their new environment.
What are two major issues presented in An Outpost of Progress?
What are two major issues presented in An Outpost of Progress?
Why does Makola manipulate Kayerts and Carlier?
Why does Makola manipulate Kayerts and Carlier?
What is the significance of the steamboat in the story?
What is the significance of the steamboat in the story?
The story suggests that colonialism helps improve the lives of the colonized people.
The story suggests that colonialism helps improve the lives of the colonized people.
What does the death of Carlier represent in the story?
What does the death of Carlier represent in the story?
Why does Kayerts commit suicide at the end of the story?
Why does Kayerts commit suicide at the end of the story?
According to Conrad, contact with primitive nature and primitive people leads to a sense of peace and connection.
According to Conrad, contact with primitive nature and primitive people leads to a sense of peace and connection.
What is the main focus of Shooting an Elephant?
What is the main focus of Shooting an Elephant?
The narrator in Shooting an Elephant fully supports and endorses the British Empire's policies in Burma.
The narrator in Shooting an Elephant fully supports and endorses the British Empire's policies in Burma.
What is the main source of the narrator's dilemma in Shooting an Elephant?
What is the main source of the narrator's dilemma in Shooting an Elephant?
The elephant's death is seen as a quick and painless act in Shooting an Elephant.
The elephant's death is seen as a quick and painless act in Shooting an Elephant.
What is the main message of Shooting an Elephant?
What is the main message of Shooting an Elephant?
Flashcards
Colonialism
Colonialism
A powerful country controlling another region for its resources and people's benefit.
British Colonialism
British Colonialism
British rule over other regions, mainly in the Americas and Asia, starting in 1607.
"Scramble for Africa"
"Scramble for Africa"
The competitive race among European countries to gain control of African territories - late 1800s.
Colonizer
Colonizer
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Colonized
Colonized
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Economic Gain (Colonialism)
Economic Gain (Colonialism)
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Trade (Colonialism)
Trade (Colonialism)
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Civilizing Mission
Civilizing Mission
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James Cook
James Cook
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New Zealand Encounter (Cook)
New Zealand Encounter (Cook)
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Treaty of Waitangi
Treaty of Waitangi
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White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden
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Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad
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Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
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Shooting an Elephant
Shooting an Elephant
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George Orwell
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Imperialism critique
Imperialism critique
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Study Notes
Colonialism
- Colonialism is a powerful country controlling another region for its benefit
- Colonizers force their laws, language, and culture, causing poverty, tradition loss, and inequality
- British colonialism began in 1607 with Jamestown settlement
- Thirteen colonies in North America, leading to US formation
- Britain also controlled Canada, Jamaica, and Caribbean islands, focusing on cash crops like tobacco and sugar; building trade routes
- In India, the British East India Company expanded control over India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
- 1800s: Britain took Hong Kong after Opium Wars and colonized Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya)
- During the Scramble for Africa, in late 1800s, European countries competed for African lands
- Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe and Zambia) and Sudan were also gained by Britain
- By the 20th century, colonies like Canada and Australia became self-governing; others (like India and Pakistan) gained independence after WWII
Reasons for Colonialism
- Economic gain was a key driver, using resources like gold, spices, and crops for wealth
- Colonies were important for trade and military power, providing strategic bases
- Some colonizers believed in a "civilizing mission," aiming to spread their religion and culture
- National pride and competition with other European countries also fueled expansion
British Colonial Literature
- Reflects experiences of both colonizers and colonized
- Early writings (travel journals, adventure stories) described new lands and people
- Examples like Robinson Crusoe showed themes of exploration and British power
- Later writers (like Joseph Conrad) criticized harmful effects of colonialism (Conrad’s Heart of Darkness explored the dark side of empire-building)
- Writers from colonized countries (e.g., Chinua Achebe) shared perspectives and the harm caused by colonial rule
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This quiz explores the concept of colonialism and its historical implications. It covers the rise of British colonialism, key regions affected, and the transformation of colonies into self-governing nations. Test your knowledge on the significant events and impacts of colonial rule.
