Understanding Colonialism Quiz
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What are the main purposes of colonialism?

Expand the land of the colonial country and exploit new resources for their own benefit.

What are the characteristics of colonialism between 1870 and 1914?

Conquering using force, imposing language and culture, implementing laws that benefit the colonizers, and extracting natural and human resources.

How did the Second Industrial Revolution contribute to colonialism?

By increasing the needs of European countries and providing technological advancements for war and transportation.

What materials were crucial for creating new resources for war during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Steel, zinc, copper, and aluminum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the new transportation means developed during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Trains, ships, and planes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the development of chemistry impact colonialism?

<p>It led to the creation of chemicals like fertilizer, stronger explosives, and toxic gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the economical causes that led to European countries seeking new territories?

<p>Increasing need of raw materials, cheap human resources (Slaves), and new productive lands for agriculture and animal breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the cultural causes behind European colonialism?

<p>Prejudices against the colonies, evangelization, racism, and the civilizing mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three important colonies of the British empire.

<p>India, Australia, Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the French empire and name two of its colonies.

<p>Napoleon Bonaparte, Senegal and Algeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the German empire founded and name two of its colonies.

<p>1871, Congo and Rwanda</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define armed peace and when did it begin and end.

<p>Armed peace is a period of rising tension without war, starting in 1870 and ending with the beginning of World War I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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