Age of Imperialism

Age of Imperialism Empires and the Road to World Wars

Due to Industrialization’s creation of the steam-powered riverboats, European explorers could now enter… • The interior of Africa • The interior of Antarctica • The jungle of East Asia • The jungle of Latin America

In 1880, Europeans controlled _______ of the African continent’s land. • 75% • 50% • 25% • 10%

To prevent war over the ‘Scramble for Africa’, 14 nations met at the ___________ in 1884-85 to lay down rules for the division and colonization of Africa. • Congress of Vienna • Berlin Conference • Treaty of Versailles • Edict of Nantes

What was another name for the Dutch settlers that clashed with the British and native Africans in South Africa? • Zulus • Khois • Sans • Boers

One positive of Imperialism for native Africans was? • Cash crops • New diseases • Reduced local welfare • Population control

What African nation was the only one to remain independent during the Age of Imperialism? • Egypt • Ethiopia • South Africa • Zululand

What empire that held land in 3 different continents began to decline as a result of European Imperialism? • Austro-Hungarian Empire • Egyptian Empire • Ottoman Empire • Russian Empire

Known as the “Lifeline of the Empire”, the Suez Canal gave this maritime power quick access to Asia & Africa? • Britain • France • United States • Russia

Which colonial possession did the British deem as essential to their economy? • The Gold Coast • India • The Sudan • South Africa

Started by a British trading company, this military unit of sepoys was made up of _______ soldiers. • British • Crimean • Egyptian • Indian

The Dutch East India Company was the first to have imperial power in Southeast Asia; also known as? • The Atlantic Rim • Indochina • Rhodesia • The Pacific Rim

Due to American sugar plantations’ interests, the U.S. annexed this territory in 1890? • Arizona • Hawaii • Philippines • Texas

Age of Imperialism