Imperialism Flashcards

(57 cards)

1
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What is the term for when a country control another country (for resources)?

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Imperialism

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2
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What is an interest in taking land for its strategic location?

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geopoltics

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3
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What connects the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea for trade

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Suez Canal

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4
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What is a Raj?

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British rule of India

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5
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What is a Sepoy

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Indian Soldier

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6
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What was the war between Russians and Ottomans over the Black Sea?

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Crimean War

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7
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Why is India referred to as “the jewel in the crown”

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it was the most valuable British Colony

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8
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What was the conflict against the Indians and British with resulted in division of Hindus and Muslims and British control?

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Sepoy Mutiny

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9
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What is the name for dutch farmers?

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Boers

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10
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This meeting divided Africa by European claims

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Berlin Conference

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11
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Who colonized most of Africa?

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British

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12
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Which country in Africa held free slaves?

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Libya

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13
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this force of imperialism viewed Europeans as superior

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racism

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14
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This weapon made it easy for the British to control Africa

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machine gun

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15
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Name 3 resources in Africa

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coffee, tea, diamonds, gold, oil, metals

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16
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Besides Britain and France, name 3 European countries that colonized Africa

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Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

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17
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This leader inspired Sarafina to rally her students against oppressors

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Nelson Mandela

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18
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In Sarafina, This teacher inspired her students to stand up against the Boer during the Apartheid

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Miss Massembuko

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19
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In Sarafina, they promise “Freedom is coming __”

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tomorrow

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20
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What happened to Miss Massembuko

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she jumped off a building

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21
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the US colonized this land in Asia

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Phillippines

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22
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name 3 countries in the ottoman empire

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Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Anatolia/Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Tripoli/Libya, Algeria

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23
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The Partition of Bengal divided which two religious groups?

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Hindus and Muslims

24
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Which 2 Nationalist Groups formed in India

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Indian National Congress and Muslim League

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Name 3 goods the railway transported in India
tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, jute and opium
26
This was a race to extend empires and gain access to India
The "Great Game"
27
How many countries are in Africa today?
52
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How is Africa diverse? (2 reasons)
language and ethnicities
29
Which Belgian King cut off limbs if people refused to pay taxes?
Leopold
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This country is where "Sarafina" takes place
South Africa
31
What part of the world controlled most of Africa in 1914?
Most of Europe
32
This war between the British and Dutch Farmers resulted in relocation to South Africa
Boer War
33
Besides the Mediterranean, name 2 other seas important for trade in the Ottoman Empire
Black Sea and Red Sea
34
People in India generally practice what religion?
Hindu
35
People in Arabia practice which religion?
Islam (Muslims are the people)
36
Which 2 countries claimed independence in the Ottoman Empire?
Greece and Serbia
37
What fraction of the Ottoman Empire was lost during imperialism?
about 2/3
38
a social system in India in which people are born into a class with certain rights/restrictions
caste system
39
This resource increased motivation for seizing control of the Ottoman territory
Oil
40
Besides Libya, this African country resisted colonization
Ethiopia
41
What happened to the Ottoman Empire with Suleyman I died?
the government broke into "quarreling factions"
42
The belief that people should be loyal to thier culture and nation, rather than a king or empire
Nationalism
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This land was being modernized by the construction of the Suez Canal
Egypt
44
This land contains oil, a valuable source during imperialism.
Persia
45
The British "regulation" of this led to famine and starvation.
cash crops/trade laws
46
Anatolia is now known as this country
Turkey
47
Tripoli is now known as this country.
Libya
48
The collapse of this empire in India led to British seizing conrol
Mughal
49
The British government regulated this Company which dominated India
East India Company
50
The construction of this in India modernized their economy
railroad
51
This structure was built by the Mughal Empire and stands as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" today
Taj Mahaj
52
Africa is the largest producer of this resource
diamonds
53
These gemstones are found in India
rubies
54
Part of an elephant, this material is used for piano keys, figurines, jewelry and pottery
ivory
55
This empire spread over 3 continent, but lost 2/3 of its holdings during imperialism
Ottoman Empire
56
The event in history occurring in Sarafina, where Boers were segregated from blacks
Apartheid
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