Imperialism and Justification Quiz

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What was used to justify the subjugation of other cultures, races, and religions?

Cultural exchange and mutual benefit

Peaceful coexistence and respect for diversity

Economic reasons and political power

Beliefs, ideologies, and the goal of converting indigenous populations to a particular religion (correct)

Which concept applied the principles of Darwin's theory of evolution to human society?

Historical determinism

Environmental sustainability

Social Darwinism (correct)

Cultural adaptation

What did Social Darwinists argue about competition in society?

It is detrimental to progress and should be avoided

It should be eliminated for equality and peace

It is natural and necessary, leading to societal improvement (correct)

It has no impact on societal development

Which countries competed against each other to build more extensive empires?

Germany, France, and Britain Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species have on imperialist ideologies?

It contributed to the development of Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

What was a belief system used by some imperialists to justify social policies favoring the rich and powerful?

Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

How did imperialists justify their conquests using the concept of 'civilizing mission'?

By promoting the idea of cultural superiority Signup and view all the answers

What was phrenology, a racial 'science', used to argue about racial superiority?

It depended on the size and shape of people's skull Signup and view all the answers

How did European and American imperialists sometimes justify their expansion?

By claiming it was part of a civilizing mission Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'White Man's Burden' used to justify?

The duty to bring the benefits of Western civilization to 'uncivilized' peoples Signup and view all the answers

How did nationalism contribute to justifying imperialism?

By portraying the superiority of one's own nation and culture Signup and view all the answers

Imperialism and Justification Quiz

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What was used to justify the subjugation of other cultures, races, and religions?

Which concept applied the principles of Darwin's theory of evolution to human society?

What did Social Darwinists argue about competition in society?

Which countries competed against each other to build more extensive empires?

What effect did Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species have on imperialist ideologies?

What was a belief system used by some imperialists to justify social policies favoring the rich and powerful?

How did imperialists justify their conquests using the concept of 'civilizing mission'?

What was phrenology, a racial 'science', used to argue about racial superiority?

How did European and American imperialists sometimes justify their expansion?

What was the 'White Man's Burden' used to justify?

How did nationalism contribute to justifying imperialism?

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