Imperialism - Terms/People

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

Policy where strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

Question 2

Racism

Answer 2

discriminatory behavior towards another race

Question 3

“White Man’s Burden”

Answer 3

idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized; poem by Rudyard Kipling encouraging American imperialism

Question 4

Direct Rule

Answer 4

European nation controlled government at all levels in its colony. Believed Africans incapable of ruling themselves. Varied among the different European colonies. Followed policies of assimilation.

Question 5

Indirect Rule

Answer 5

A British governor and council of advisers made laws for each colony.

Question 6

King Leopold II

Answer 6

King of Belgium - encouraged exploration of Central Africa - became infamous ruler of the Congo Free State until 1908.

Question 7

Congo Free State

Answer 7

Area in Central Africa ruled by King Leopold II. Convinced Europeans he was involved in humanitarian work.

Question 8

Henry Stanley

Answer 8

Brit-American explorer, searched for Dr. Livingstone. Helped King Leopold II est Congo Free State

Question 9

Berlin Conference

Answer 9

meeting from 1884-1885 where Europeans agreed on colonization rules of Africa