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Which of the following is NOT a primary driving factor of imperialism in Africa?
Which of the following is NOT a primary driving factor of imperialism in Africa?
- Social factors related to cultural dominance
- Technological advancements enabling easier control
- The desire to promote democratic governments (correct)
- Environmental factors like resources and cash crops
Paternalism, as a form of control, involves treating the colonized people as equals and partners in governance.
Paternalism, as a form of control, involves treating the colonized people as equals and partners in governance.
False (B)
What was the significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884 in the context of African imperialism?
What was the significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884 in the context of African imperialism?
It formalized the scramble for Africa and set rules for European colonization.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion is known for its fighters' belief that they could be protected from bullets by ______.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion is known for its fighters' belief that they could be protected from bullets by ______.
Which country in Africa successfully resisted European colonization during the Age of Imperialism?
Which country in Africa successfully resisted European colonization during the Age of Imperialism?
Match the colony with its colonizing power:
Match the colony with its colonizing power:
The Dutch leader associated with the Belgian Congo was instrumental in improving the living conditions and rights of the Congolese people.
The Dutch leader associated with the Belgian Congo was instrumental in improving the living conditions and rights of the Congolese people.
What was the primary strategic importance of the Suez Canal to European powers, particularly Britain?
What was the primary strategic importance of the Suez Canal to European powers, particularly Britain?
In Persia, the ______ boycott was organized to protest the economic influence of foreign powers.
In Persia, the ______ boycott was organized to protest the economic influence of foreign powers.
What was the significance of the Crimean War (1853-1856) in the context of imperialism?
What was the significance of the Crimean War (1853-1856) in the context of imperialism?
Florence Nightingale's primary contribution during the Crimean War was advocating for the construction of railways to improve troop mobility.
Florence Nightingale's primary contribution during the Crimean War was advocating for the construction of railways to improve troop mobility.
Describe the role of the British East India Company in the colonization of India.
Describe the role of the British East India Company in the colonization of India.
The phrase 'jewel in the crown' refers to the country of ______ due to its economic and strategic value to Great Britain.
The phrase 'jewel in the crown' refers to the country of ______ due to its economic and strategic value to Great Britain.
What was the primary cause of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in India?
What was the primary cause of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in India?
The British Raj refers to the period of direct French rule over India.
The British Raj refers to the period of direct French rule over India.
Explain how the colonization of India differed from the colonization of Africa.
Explain how the colonization of India differed from the colonization of Africa.
The Treaty of ______ ended the first Opium War and granted Britain various concessions, including control of Hong Kong.
The Treaty of ______ ended the first Opium War and granted Britain various concessions, including control of Hong Kong.
What best describes the Open Door Policy's primary goal?
What best describes the Open Door Policy's primary goal?
The Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese movement aimed at supporting foreign influence and trade within China.
The Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese movement aimed at supporting foreign influence and trade within China.
Identify one similarity and one difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League as nationalist groups in India.
Identify one similarity and one difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League as nationalist groups in India.
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a driving force behind imperialism in Africa?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a driving force behind imperialism in Africa?
Paternalism, as a form of colonial governance, emphasizes collaboration with local leaders to gradually integrate the colony into the colonizer's society.
Paternalism, as a form of colonial governance, emphasizes collaboration with local leaders to gradually integrate the colony into the colonizer's society.
What was the primary significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884 in the context of African imperialism?
What was the primary significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884 in the context of African imperialism?
The Maji-Maji Rebellion in German East Africa was primarily motivated by a belief in the power of _______ to protect against German bullets.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion in German East Africa was primarily motivated by a belief in the power of _______ to protect against German bullets.
Match the following resistance movements with their respective leaders:
Match the following resistance movements with their respective leaders:
Leopold II, as the Dutch leader associated with the Belgian Congo, is celebrated for his progressive policies and improvements to the local infrastructure.
Leopold II, as the Dutch leader associated with the Belgian Congo, is celebrated for his progressive policies and improvements to the local infrastructure.
Name one major resource or cash crop that was heavily exploited in the Belgian Congo under Leopold II's rule.
Name one major resource or cash crop that was heavily exploited in the Belgian Congo under Leopold II's rule.
The _______ and the _______ were two conflicts in South Africa that significantly influenced the course of imperialism in the region.
The _______ and the _______ were two conflicts in South Africa that significantly influenced the course of imperialism in the region.
Match the following terms with their descriptions in the context of African Imperialism:
Match the following terms with their descriptions in the context of African Imperialism:
The completion of which infrastructure project significantly increased Egypt's strategic importance to European powers and led to its colonization?
The completion of which infrastructure project significantly increased Egypt's strategic importance to European powers and led to its colonization?
What was the main reason for the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
What was the main reason for the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
The tobacco boycott in Persia was a response to the Russian influence over the country's tobacco industry.
The tobacco boycott in Persia was a response to the Russian influence over the country's tobacco industry.
_______ is best known for her contributions during the Crimean War and for pioneering modern nursing practices.
_______ is best known for her contributions during the Crimean War and for pioneering modern nursing practices.
Match the following locations with the colonizing power that controlled them:
Match the following locations with the colonizing power that controlled them:
Which of the following describes the role of sepoys in governing colonial India?
Which of the following describes the role of sepoys in governing colonial India?
The phrase 'jewel in the crown' referred to Persia because of its abundant natural resources and strategic geopolitical location for the British Empire.
The phrase 'jewel in the crown' referred to Persia because of its abundant natural resources and strategic geopolitical location for the British Empire.
Define the British Raj in the context of Indian history?
Define the British Raj in the context of Indian history?
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was triggered by the introduction of new rifle cartridges greased with _______ and _______ fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was triggered by the introduction of new rifle cartridges greased with _______ and _______ fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between paternalism and assimilation as forms of imperial control?
Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between paternalism and assimilation as forms of imperial control?
The Berlin Conference of 1884 primarily focused on resolving existing territorial disputes among European powers in Africa.
The Berlin Conference of 1884 primarily focused on resolving existing territorial disputes among European powers in Africa.
Identify one reason why Ethiopia successfully resisted European colonization during the Age of Imperialism.
Identify one reason why Ethiopia successfully resisted European colonization during the Age of Imperialism.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion was primarily motivated by the belief that a magic water, known as ________, would protect the rebels from German bullets.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion was primarily motivated by the belief that a magic water, known as ________, would protect the rebels from German bullets.
Match the following colonies with their primary colonizing power:
Match the following colonies with their primary colonizing power:
Which resource was a major motivation for European powers to colonize South Africa?
Which resource was a major motivation for European powers to colonize South Africa?
The Crimean War had no significant impact on the British colonization of India.
The Crimean War had no significant impact on the British colonization of India.
What was the primary role of sepoys in the British governance of India?
What was the primary role of sepoys in the British governance of India?
India was often referred to as the '______' in the crown' of the British Empire due to its economic and strategic importance.
India was often referred to as the '______' in the crown' of the British Empire due to its economic and strategic importance.
Match the following individuals with their associated roles or contributions during the Age of Imperialism:
Match the following individuals with their associated roles or contributions during the Age of Imperialism:
What was the main objective of the Open Door Policy in China?
What was the main objective of the Open Door Policy in China?
The Boxer Rebellion was primarily a movement to strengthen the Qing Dynasty and resist internal rebellions.
The Boxer Rebellion was primarily a movement to strengthen the Qing Dynasty and resist internal rebellions.
Describe the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in the context of the Opium Wars.
Describe the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in the context of the Opium Wars.
The ________ was a form of non-violent resistance used in Persia (Iran) against the British over tobacco control.
The ________ was a form of non-violent resistance used in Persia (Iran) against the British over tobacco control.
Match the following Southeast Asian countries with their colonizers:
Match the following Southeast Asian countries with their colonizers:
Which factor primarily enabled Thailand to remain independent during the age of Imperialism?
Which factor primarily enabled Thailand to remain independent during the age of Imperialism?
The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League always worked together harmoniously towards a unified independent India.
The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League always worked together harmoniously towards a unified independent India.
How did the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 affect the British rule in india?
How did the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 affect the British rule in india?
The ______ rebellion was an anti foreign, anti Christian uprising in China at expelled foreign influence from the country
The ______ rebellion was an anti foreign, anti Christian uprising in China at expelled foreign influence from the country
Match the following countries with their significant resources/cash crops during the imperial era.
Match the following countries with their significant resources/cash crops during the imperial era.
Which of the following best describes the concept of imperialism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of imperialism?
Paternalism, as a form of control, involves treating colonized people as if they are incapable of managing their own affairs.
Paternalism, as a form of control, involves treating colonized people as if they are incapable of managing their own affairs.
What was the primary significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
What was the primary significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
The Maji-Maji Rebellion was located in ______.
The Maji-Maji Rebellion was located in ______.
Match the following regions/colonies with their primary colonizing power during the Age of Imperialism:
Match the following regions/colonies with their primary colonizing power during the Age of Imperialism:
Which resource or cash crop was most associated with the Belgian Congo under Leopold II's rule?
Which resource or cash crop was most associated with the Belgian Congo under Leopold II's rule?
The Zulu War and Boer War increased imperialistic sentiments in Africa.
The Zulu War and Boer War increased imperialistic sentiments in Africa.
The construction of what infrastructure project led to increased colonization in Egypt?
The construction of what infrastructure project led to increased colonization in Egypt?
The tobacco boycott was used to protest imperialistic actions in ______.
The tobacco boycott was used to protest imperialistic actions in ______.
What was Florence Nightingale's main contribution during the Crimean War?
What was Florence Nightingale's main contribution during the Crimean War?
The British East India Company played a significant role in the colonization of India.
The British East India Company played a significant role in the colonization of India.
What does the phrase 'jewel in the crown' refer to in the context of British imperialism?
What does the phrase 'jewel in the crown' refer to in the context of British imperialism?
Which event directly led to the British government taking direct control of India, ending the rule of the British East India Company?
Which event directly led to the British government taking direct control of India, ending the rule of the British East India Company?
The Crimean War and the US Civil War had no impact on India.
The Crimean War and the US Civil War had no impact on India.
Name one way colonization in India differed from colonization in Africa.
Name one way colonization in India differed from colonization in Africa.
The Indian National Congress and Muslim League are best described as being ______ groups.
The Indian National Congress and Muslim League are best described as being ______ groups.
Which southeast Asian country was colonized by the Dutch?
Which southeast Asian country was colonized by the Dutch?
Thailand was never colonized.
Thailand was never colonized.
What was the main effect of the Opium Wars on China?
What was the main effect of the Opium Wars on China?
The ______ outlined unfair terms that resulted from the Opium Wars.
The ______ outlined unfair terms that resulted from the Opium Wars.
Flashcards
Define Imperialism
Define Imperialism
The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political dominance over other nations.
Define Paternalism
Define Paternalism
A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs but not giving them rights.
Define Assimilation
Define Assimilation
A policy in which a nation forces or encourages a subject people to adopt its institutions and customs.
Berlin Conference 1884
Berlin Conference 1884
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Maji-Maji Rebellion
Maji-Maji Rebellion
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Zulu War
Zulu War
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Boer War
Boer War
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Tobacco Boycott
Tobacco Boycott
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Crimean War 1853-56
Crimean War 1853-56
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
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British East India Company
British East India Company
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Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey
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Sepoy Mutiny 1857
Sepoy Mutiny 1857
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British Raj
British Raj
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Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
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Forms of Imperialism
Forms of Imperialism
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Two Types of Colonial Control
Two Types of Colonial Control
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Africa Before Imperialism
Africa Before Imperialism
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Factors Driving Imperialism
Factors Driving Imperialism
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Ethiopia’s Independence
Ethiopia’s Independence
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Belgian Congo Atrocities
Belgian Congo Atrocities
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Colonization of Egypt
Colonization of Egypt
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Significance of Tobacco Boycott
Significance of Tobacco Boycott
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Jewel in the Crown
Jewel in the Crown
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Treaty of Nanjing Terms
Treaty of Nanjing Terms
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Open Door Policy
Open Door Policy
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Boer War Significance
Boer War Significance
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Direct Control
Direct Control
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Ethiopia's Resistance
Ethiopia's Resistance
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Maji-Maji Rebellion Cause
Maji-Maji Rebellion Cause
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How Britain Colonized India
How Britain Colonized India
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US Control of Hawaii
US Control of Hawaii
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Opium Wars
Opium Wars
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Indian Nationalist Groups
Indian Nationalist Groups
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Colonization of S.E. Asia
Colonization of S.E. Asia
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Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
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Technological Advancements
Technological Advancements
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Cash Crops/Resources
Cash Crops/Resources
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Battle of Adowa
Battle of Adowa
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Dutch Leader
Dutch Leader
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Suez Canal
Suez Canal
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Sepoys
Sepoys
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Nationalist Groups
Nationalist Groups
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Partition
Partition
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Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani
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Study Notes
- Imperialism should be defined
- The 4 forms of imperialism need to be listed and defined, noting the differences
- Identify the 2 types of control used by countries
- Define paternalism and assimilation
Africa Before Imperialism
- Describe Africa before imperialism
Driving Factors of Imperialism in Africa
- Identify the forces/factors driving imperialism in Africa, specifically:
- Social factors
- Technological factors
- Environmental factors like resources/cash crops
Berlin Conference 1884
- Significance of the Berlin Conference 1884 should be described
Resistance to Imperialism
- Describe specific instances of resistance to imperialism
- Maji-Maji Rebellion
- Note its location
- Note the idea behind the rebellion
- Mandingo Wars
- Note the leader
- Note the location
- Maji-Maji Rebellion
- Identify the country that remained independent and the reasons why
- Identify the Battle of Adowa
Imperialism Examples in Africa
Belgian Congo
- Identify the Dutch leader associated with the colony
- Identify the major crop or resource
- Describe the atrocities that occurred
South Africa
- Identify resources/cash crops
- Describe the Zulu War and Boer War
- Explain how they both influenced imperialism
Egypt
- Explain how it became colonized
- Mention the Suez Canal
Persia
- Explain the reasons behind the tobacco boycott
- Explain the reason for and the significance of the Crimean War 1853-56
- Identify Florence Nightingale's main contribution
India
- Describe the role of the British East India Company in Indian history
- Identify the Battle of Plassey
- Explain the role of sepoys in governing India
- Explain the phrase "jewel in the crown"
- Describe how the British colonized India before and after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
- Define British Raj
- Explain how the Crimean War and the US Civil War impacted India
- Explain how colonization in India differed from colonization in Africa
- Explain the causes and effects of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 on India
- Explain why nationalist movements took hold in India during the late 1800s and early 1900s
- Identify the Indian National Congress and Muslim League as nationalist groups
- Explain how the partition affected India
Southeast Asia
- For the following countries, identify which country colonized it and why/how:
- Indonesia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
- Laos
- Cambodia (French Indochina)
- Philippines
- Describe how colonization affected these countries
- Identify any specific leaders
- Explain how colonization of Southeast Asia was similar to and different from colonization in other areas
- Explain how Thailand remained independent
- Identify the roles of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn
Hawaii
- Explain how the US took control
- Identify Queen Liliuokalani
China
- Explain the causes and effects of the Opium Wars
- Identify the terms of the Treaty of Nanjing
- Describe how China was colonized
- Define the Open Door Policy and explain its influence on China
- Describe the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion
Map Section
- Identify significant countries:
- Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria
- Asia: Iran, India, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia
- Categorize the European countries that colonized specific Asian and African countries
Skills
- Identify famous quotes discussed in class
- Interpret political cartoons about imperialism
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