Colonialism Quiz and Flashcards: Overview and Study Guide

What were some economical causes that led to European countries seeking new territories?

Which empire was the largest and most powerful in terms of military and economical power?

What was a cultural cause of European colonialism?

What characterized the period known as 'armed peace'?

What is imperialism?

Which empire was the youngest of the European empires mentioned, seeking as many colonies as possible?

What is the main purpose of colonialism?

What methods were mainly used by colonial countries to conquer colonies?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of colonialism mentioned in the text?

What was a significant driver of colonialism between 1870 and 1914?

Which technological advancement contributed to the expansion of colonialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

What role did the extraction of natural resources play in colonialism?

Economical Causes of Colonialism

European countries sought new territories due to economical causes such as overproduction, underconsumption, and the need for new markets and resources.

Imperialism

Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force to achieve economic domination over other countries or territories.

Characteristics of Colonialism

The main purpose of colonialism is to exploit the resources of the colonized country for the benefit of the colonizer.
Methods used by colonial countries to conquer colonies include military conquest, treaty, and diplomacy.

Major Empires

The British Empire was the largest and most powerful in terms of military and economical power.
The German Empire was the youngest of the European empires, seeking as many colonies as possible.

Cultural Cause of Colonialism

A cultural cause of European colonialism was the desire to spread Western civilization and Christianity to non-Western societies.

Period of 'Armed Peace'

The period known as 'armed peace' was characterized by a rivalry between European powers that maintained large armies and navies but avoided a major war.

Significant Drivers of Colonialism

A significant driver of colonialism between 1870 and 1914 was the Scramble for Africa.

Technological Advancements

The technological advancement of steamships contributed to the expansion of colonialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Role of Natural Resources

The extraction of natural resources played a significant role in colonialism, as European powers sought to exploit the natural resources of colonized countries for their own benefit.

Characteristics of Colonialism (continued)

Not a characteristic of colonialism: mutual benefit and equal partnership between colonizer and colonized country.

Explore the political and economical regime of colonialism, where a powerful state or empire controls and exploits an external territory. Learn about the characteristics of colonialism, such as military conquest, imposition of language and culture, and establishment of laws and politics.