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European's scramble for Africa, as well as positive and negative impacts.

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1.

Imperialism is...
- A.
  
  An alliance between two countries.
- B.
  
  Exploration of the North American continent.
- C.
  
  The events leading up to WW2.
- D.
  
  One country taking over another country.
Correct Answer
D. One country taking over another country.
2.

Old Imperialism was...
- A.
  
  Africa; gold, god, glory.
- B.
  
  Africa; gold, god, glory, gain.
- C.
  
  Americas; gold, god, glory.
- D.
  
  Americas; gold, god, glory, gain.
Correct Answer
C. Americas; gold, god, glory.
3.

Which of the following was a political motive for Imperialsim?
- A.
  
  Nationalism.
- B.
  
  Mercantilism.
- C.
  
  The Industrial Revolution.
- D.
  
  "White Man's Burden".
Correct Answer
A. Nationalism.
4.

Which of the following was NOT a European strength?
- A.
  
  Powerful militaries.
- B.
  
  Stronger economies.
- C.
  
  More natural resources.
- D.
  
  Better technology.
Correct Answer
C. More natural resources.
5.

All of the following countries utilized direct rule EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  France.
- B.
  
  Great Britain.
- C.
  
  Portugal.
- D.
  
  Belgium.
Correct Answer
B. Great Britain.
6.

Who was the first country to colonize in Africa and who was the leader?
- A.
  
  Belgium; King Leopold II
- B.
  
  Belgium; Menelik II
- C.
  
  Portugal; King Leopold II
- D.
  
  Portugal; Menelik
Correct Answer
A. Belgium; King Leopold II
7.

Direct rule is when the mother country would permit local rulers to retain some of the power.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
8.

A protectorate was a local ruler who was left to rule their region and were expected to accept advice of their European advisors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

Eithiopia defeated the British for their independence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? Be sure to include who was involved, where is was, what were its intentions and the actual impacts.
11.

"The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire" Describe the meaning of this quote, the main reasons for European colonization, and state 3 different British colonies in Africa.

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New Imperialism Test

Imperialism is...

Old Imperialism was...

Which of the following was a political motive for Imperialsim?

Which of the following was NOT a European strength?

All of the following countries utilized direct rule EXCEPT:

Who was the first country to colonize in Africa and who was the leader?

Direct rule is when the mother country would permit local rulers to retain some of the power.

A protectorate was a local ruler who was left to rule their region and were expected to accept advice of their European advisors.

Eithiopia defeated the British for their independence.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? Be sure to include who was involved, where is was, what were its intentions and the actual impacts.

"The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire" Describe the meaning of this quote, the main reasons for European colonization, and state 3 different British colonies in Africa.