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Which European nations were primarily involved in colonialism during the modern world establishment of European colonies?
Which European nations were primarily involved in colonialism during the modern world establishment of European colonies?
- Germany, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Russia
- Greece, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, and Poland
- Britain, Portugal, Spain, France, Denmark, and Netherlands (correct)
- Norway, Finland, Ireland, Czech Republic, and Romania
What does the term 'colonialism' originate from?
What does the term 'colonialism' originate from?
- The Roman word 'colonia' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement' (correct)
- The Greek word 'polis' meaning 'city'
- The French word 'colonie' meaning 'colony'
- The Latin word 'civitas' meaning 'citizenship'
When did the age of colonialism almost begin?
When did the age of colonialism almost begin?
- During the Enlightenment era in the 17th century
- During the Renaissance period in the 14th century
- Around the discoveries of sea routes to Asia and the New World in the late 15th century (correct)
- After the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century
What were the primary activities of the European nations during colonialism?
What were the primary activities of the European nations during colonialism?
What was the primary objective of colonialism?
What was the primary objective of colonialism?
What was the primary economic and political movement during the establishment of European colonies?
What was the primary economic and political movement during the establishment of European colonies?
What did the term 'colonialism' originate from?
What did the term 'colonialism' originate from?
When did the age of colonialism almost begin?
When did the age of colonialism almost begin?
Which European nations were primarily involved in colonialism during the modern world establishment of European colonies?
Which European nations were primarily involved in colonialism during the modern world establishment of European colonies?
What were the primary activities of the European nations during colonialism?
What were the primary activities of the European nations during colonialism?
Study Notes
Colonialism in the Modern World
- European nations primarily involved in colonialism: Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, France, Britain
- Origin of the term 'colonialism': from Latin words "colonia," meaning a settlement of people, and "ismus," meaning a condition or system
- Age of colonialism began in the 15th century, with European explorers seeking new trade routes and resources
- Primary activities of European nations during colonialism: exploration, conquest, settlement, and exploitation of natural resources
- Primary objective of colonialism: to expand territories, spread Christianity, and establish economic dominance
- Primary economic and political movement during the establishment of European colonies: mercantilism, with the aim of accumulating wealth and power
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Test your knowledge of European colonialism with this quiz on the establishment of European colonies in the modern world. Explore the political and economic movements of nations like Britain, Portugal, Spain, France, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Delve into the historical background of colonialism and its impact on world civilizations and cultures.
