Imperialism across the world Imperialism is the term that refers to a nations extension of power to other lands. –During this time “Western” nations demonstrated their power and began imperialistic practices.

What term describes the belief that race determines traits and abilities? Racism

What term describes a political unit that depends on another government for is protection? Protectorate

What term refers to the system in which local government officials were replaced by western officials? Direct Rule

What term refers to the system where local rulers were allowed to keep authority and status in the colony. Indirect Rule

Which leader established an independent Egyptian state and helped modernize the nation? Muhammad Ali

Which European explorer traveled through much of Africa’s “uncharted” regions? David Livingstone –He was looking for a river to open Central Africa to commerce and Christianity.

Which European journalist found Livingston and uttered the famous words “Dr. Livingston, I presume?” Henry Stanley –Hired by King Leopold II of Belgium

What was the name given to the descendants of the white Dutch settlers in Africa? Boers

What indigenous group did the Boers frequently battle with? Zulu

What was the “white mans’ burden”? Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive people.

Who were the Indian soldiers forced to work for the British? Sepoys

What term refers to a governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch? Viceroy

Who eventually led the movement for Indian independence from the British? Mohandas Gandhi

What term refers to Portuguese and Spanish officials who resided in Latin America for political and economic gain? peninsulares

What is the term that refers to descendants of Europeans born in Latin America who live their permanently? Creoles

What U.S. document guaranteed the independence of the new Latin American nations? Monroe Doctrine

People then living in Texas revolted and gained independence from which Mexican ruler? Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna –Soon after Texas became a state.

What is the term that refers to crops grown for money rather than for personal use? Cash Crops

What was the “greatest engineering feat of the time”? Panama Canal

What drug did the British ship to China which eventually led to a treaty that strongly favored the British? Opium

What term refers to areas where the imperial powers had exclusive trading rights? Spheres of Influence

What U.S. idea reduced the restrictions on foreign imports? Open Door Policy

Which Chinese group was upset about foreign takeover of Chinese lands and rebeled? The Boxers –“Destroy the foreigner” was their slogan.

What term refers to a payment for damages? Indemnity –What China had to pay once Beijing was attacked in response to the Boxer rebellion.

What term refers to political compromises? Concessions

Who invented the light bulb Thomas Edison –I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways to not make a light bulb.

Who invented the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell

Who wrote The Communist Manifesto? Carl Marx. –Oppressor and oppressed have always “stood in constant opposition to one another.”

What women’s movement began during this time both in the United States and Great Britain? Feminism –This included suffrage.

What queen tried to strengthen her monarchy and hold off United States control? Queen Liliuokalani –The U.S. sent military forces, she was deposed, and Hawaii was annexed in 1898.

Which French scientist discovered that radium gave off energy? Marie Curie

Which German born scientist provided a new view of the universe? Albert Einstein –Theory of relativity

Which doctor studied the human minds and devised a method known as psychoanalysis? Sigmund Freud

What theory was used to justify the dominance of Western nations? Social Darwinism

The Suez canal link the Mediterranean Sea and what other sea? Red Sea

Which European nation controlled most of Africa and India? Great Britain