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What was used to justify the subjugation of other cultures, races, and religions?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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'?
How did imperialists justify their conquests using the concept of 'civilizing mission'?
What was phrenology, a racial 'science', used to argue about racial superiority?
What was phrenology, a racial 'science', used to argue about racial superiority?
How did European and American imperialists sometimes justify their expansion?
How did European and American imperialists sometimes justify their expansion?
What was the 'White Man's Burden' used to justify?
What was the 'White Man's Burden' used to justify?
How did nationalism contribute to justifying imperialism?
How did nationalism contribute to justifying imperialism?
