1. IMPERIALISM
TRASH BALL

2. Question 1
Which of the following is not a reason a country would embark on imperialism?
A. Economic
B. Political
C. Neutrality
D. Humanitarian

3. Question 2
What was it called when several nations established places where they had “exclusive rights” to invest in railroads, mines, and factories? Other countries/ empires were supposed to stay out!
A. Protectorate
B. Sphere of Influence
C. Direct Intent
D. Economic

4. Question 3 How did Great Britain first become involved with India?
British East India Company

5. Name the Region or City X

6. Question 4
The term “Western Nation" usually applies to which two continents?
Europe
North America

7. Question 5 Name four (4) imperial countries: Great Britain France
Germany
Belgium
Spain
Portugal
Italy

8. Name the Region or City X

9. Question 6
This quote was used to describe the British empire? In addition, what does it mean?
“The Sun never sets on the British Empire….”

10. Name the Region or City X

11. Question 7
What did all the imperializing nations have in common, including Japan?
A. Christian Faith
B. Owed money to the British Empire
C. Dictators as leader of their country
D. Industrialized

12. Question 8
This British individual wrote the poem “The White Man’s Burden.”
What does it mean…?
Rudyard Kipling
The white race is superior and must go out to better others, who are unable to rule themselves.

13. Question 9
This was a government enforced policy of racial separation. Where was this happening?
Apartheid
South Africa

14. Question 10
Great Britain and France wanted to control this, located near Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea. Give one reason why…?
Suez Canal
To make transportation through Africa easier. Allow for better travel and transportation of goods/resources/ and people.

15. Question 11
This event laid the ground rules for the Partition of the African continent.
Berlin Conference

16. Question 12 What does the term ‘sepoy’ mean?
A native Indian fighting for the British East India Company.
Later they would be soldiers serving the British Crown.

17. Question 12 What does the term ‘sepoy’ mean?
A native Indian fighting for the British East India Company. MANGAL PANDEY
Later they would be soldiers serving the British Crown.

18. Question 13
King Leopold II wanted to control this region in Africa. What was the name of ‘said’ region?
The Free State of the Congo

19. Question 14 Please describe the following political cartoon.
Who is the man with the knife?

20. Question 15
What was the main reason Japan wanted to industrialize/modernize?
So that they would not be colonized by any Western countries.

21. Question 16
The Industrial Revolution created more manufactured goods and large factories increased production. This is in turn motivated governments such as Great Britain to:
A. Create new markets for their goods.
B. Slow down production and manufacturing of other goods.
C. Withdraw from the textile industry.
D. Stop the practice of imperialism.

22. Question 17
One of the benefits of Imperialism that Africa received was the building of transportation systems such as highways and railroads. This benefit of trade would be described as a betterment of the African ________________ .
A. Educational system
B. Medical facility
C. Religious tolerance
D. Infrastructure

23. Question 18
How did the Berlin Conference lead to tribal conflict among Africans?
A. Europeans created artificial borders in Africa.
B. Created less dependence on German colonies in the slave trade.
C. Europeans converted Africans to Christianity.
D. Europeans spread democracy in their colonies.

24. Question 19
The process of giving up ones culture completely and adopting another culture is best described as:
A. Paternalism
B. Indigenous
C. Assimilation
D. Sphere of Influence

25. Question 20 How did the Berlin Conference lead to Imperialism?
A. By opening trade throughout China
B. Restricting the amount of raw materials extracted from Europe
C. Sharing technological advances with world nations, allowing others to rapidly industrialize, and creating a greater need for raw materials
D. Redrawing African borders and allowing nations to control those areas

26. Question 21
Benefits to colonies such as hospitals and education were mostly provided by:
A. Volunteers
B. Soldiers
C. Europeans trying to start a new life
D. Missionaries

27. Question 22
Which was a major reason why European nations colonized territory around the world?
A. Need for raw materials
B. Fear of Asian dominance
C. Desire to learn about other cultures
D. Lack of support for domestic governments

28. Question 23
TRUE OR FALSE
Chinese ships were superior to “Western ones” as we approached the 1800’s.
False – Chinese ships were inferior and they could not adequately protect themselves.

29. Question 24
This individual was sent to Japan to ‘open up’ trade with them in 1853.
Commodore Matthew Perry – 1853
Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) is an unequal treaty that opened up Japanese ports to the United States. Soon other nations would gain trading rights in Japan.
Who is unhappy about this…?

30. Question 25
This event, caused Japan to modernize, industrialize, build a stronger military, and become more like “western imperial powers”? **Means ‘enlightened rule’.
Meiji Restoration
Period which lasted from 1868 to 1912.

31. Question 26
These are warriors that fought to protect Japan against the west?
Samurai