European Expansion and Imperialism Quiz

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often by acquiring colonies.

The process of adopting new technologies, ideas, and ways of life, often associated with industrialization and Westernization.

Basic materials used to produce manufactured goods, such as iron ore, coal, and rubber.

Territories that are fully controlled and governed by a foreign power.

Territories that are under the protection of a foreign power but maintain some degree of autonomy.

Areas where a foreign power has exclusive economic or political rights, but does not necessarily control the territory.

A form of colonial administration where the ruling power directly controls all aspects of government in a colony.

A form of colonial administration where the ruling power uses local rulers and institutions to maintain control.

A strong sense of pride and unity in one's nation, often linked to a desire for independence or self-determination.

The application of Darwin's theory of evolution to human societies, often used to justify racial superiority and imperialism.

People who spread religious beliefs and culture to other parts of the world.

A period of rapid technological advancements in the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to increased production and urbanization.

An international conference held in 1884-1885 to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa.

A large region in Central Africa, rich in resources, that became a focus of European competition.

A major uprising against British rule in India in 1857, sparked by a controversial new rifle cartridge.

Two wars fought between Great Britain and China in the mid-19th century over the British trade of opium to China.

A Chinese uprising against foreign influence in China in 1899-1901.

A U.S. foreign policy statement in 1823 that declared that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization.

A foreign policy statement in 1904 that asserted the U.S. right to intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability.

A treaty signed in 1898 that formally ended the Spanish-American War and gave the United States control over several territories.

A major waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, built by the U.S. and opened in 1914.

A movement for independence from British rule in India, fueled by resentment and desire for self-determination.

A movement for independence from foreign influence in China, inspired by a sense of national pride and unity.

Paths connecting different regions for the purpose of trade and transportation.

A situation where one country relies heavily on another country for economic resources, products, or markets.

Money invested by individuals or companies from other countries in a different country.

A country with significant influence and power in the world.