Quiz de Imperialismo: Expansión e Conquista

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Cal era unha das razóns económicas para o imperialismo?

Promover a igualdade social

Facilitar a cooperación internacional

Expandir a democracia

Obter máis recursos naturais a prezos máis baixos (correct)

Cal era unha das razóns políticas e estratéxicas para o imperialismo?

Promover a descentralización do poder

Asegurar o poder e alcanzar prestixio internacional (correct)

Establecer unha república parlamentaria

Fomentar a igualdade de oportunidades

Que país non quedou independente durante a colonización en África?

Liberia

Etiopía

Nixeria

Sudáfrica (correct)

Que beneficio proporcionaba o imperialismo ás metrópoles?

Obter recursos económicos dos países conquistados Signup and view all the answers

Que factor ideolóxico influíu no imperialismo?

O nacionalismo Signup and view all the answers

Que papel xogaron as Sociedades Xeográficas durante o período de imperialismo?

Foron centros de propaganda colonial que apoiaron case tódalas expedicións, defendendo o dereito ao conquista e explotación dos territorios explorados. Signup and view all the answers

Cal foi un dos principais argumentos utilizados para xustificar o imperialismo durante esa época?

As sociedades colonizadas necesitaban ser civilizadas polas potencias europeas. Signup and view all the answers

Que papel xogou a Igrexa católica e protestante durante o período de imperialismo?

Realizaron misións en Asia, África e Oceanía co obxectivo de cristianizar os pobos conquistados. Signup and view all the answers

Cal foi un dos impactos demográficos do imperialismo durante esa época?

A absorción do excedente de poboación das potencias colonizadoras, diminuíndo o paro na metrópole. Signup and view all the answers

Por que se argumentaba que a superioridade da raza branca xustificaba o imperialismo?

Considerábase que a raza branca tiña a misión civilizadora de levar progreso e desenvolvemento ás razas inferiores dos países colonizados. Signup and view all the answers

Cal foi a competencia principal entre os países durante o período de imperialismo?

A competencia principal foi polo dominio político, económico e militar de novos territorios en África. Signup and view all the answers

Cal era a situación de independencia de África durante a colonización?

Durante a colonización, só quedaron independentes Etiopía e Liberia. Signup and view all the answers

Cal era o obxectivo principal das potencias colonizadoras?

O obxectivo principal era dominar os recursos económicos das metrópoles (países conquistados). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Economic Reasons for Imperialism

Economic expansion driven by the need for raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods.
Colonies provided resources that were crucial for industrial growth in the metropoles.

Political and Strategic Reasons for Imperialism

Nations sought to enhance their global power and influence through territorial expansion.
Control over territories was seen as a means to strengthen national security and military presence.

Lack of Independence in Africa

Ethiopia was one of the few countries that retained independence during the colonization of Africa.

Benefits of Imperialism to Metropoles

Increased wealth and economic growth through exploitation of colonies.
Access to new labor sources and markets bolstered the economic standing of colonial powers.

Ideological Factors Influencing Imperialism

Belief in racial superiority, particularly the notion of the "white man's burden," influenced imperialist ideology.

Role of Geographic Societies

Geographic societies promoted exploration and colonization efforts by providing funding and resources.
They contributed to the dissemination of knowledge about foreign lands, fueling imperial ambitions.

Justification Arguments for Imperialism

Common arguments included the civilizing mission, suggesting that colonization was a way to bring civilization and progress to 'backward' societies.

Role of the Catholic and Protestant Churches

Religious institutions played a role in supporting imperialism by promoting missions to convert indigenous populations.
Both churches were involved in providing education and healthcare, while also justifying territorial control as a moral duty.

Demographic Impacts of Imperialism

Significant changes in population dynamics, including forced migration and displacement of indigenous communities.
Imposition of new social structures and systems strained traditional societies.

Arguments for Racial Superiority

Racial theories argued that the white race was biologically and culturally superior, justifying domination over other races.

Competition During the Imperialism Era

Intense competition among European powers, particularly Britain, France, and Germany, for control of territories in Africa and Asia.

Independence Situation in Africa

Most African nations faced colonization with little to no independence, often resulting in loss of sovereignty and cultural identity.

Main Objective of Colonial Powers

The primary goal was to acquire territories for economic exploitation and to assert global dominance among rival nations.

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Test your knowledge of the late 19th-century imperialism expansion, focusing on the dominant European powers, the competition for new territories in Africa, and the economic motives driving the imperialist agenda.