New Imperialism History Quiz

imperialism

domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

protectorate

country with its own government but under the control of an outside power

sphere of influence

area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

Usman dan Fodio

Fulani revolutionary leader, mystic, and philosopher. He led a revolt to create a new Muslim state, the Fulani empire, in what is now northern Nigeria.

Shaka

Zulu chief and founder of southern Africa's Zulu Empire.

Paternalistic

The system of governing a country as a father would a child

David Livingstone

Scottish missionary and explorer who influenced Western attitudes toward Africa.

Henry Stanley

British explorer of central Africa, famous for the rescue of Dr. David Livingstone and discoveries in the region of the Congo River.

Leopold II

The king of Belgium who led the first Western efforts to develop and control the Congo basin. He ruled personally over the Congo Free State, which became part of Belgium in 1908.

Boer War

A war in which Great Britain defeated the Boers of South Africa.

Samori Toure

Muslim military leader who founded a powerful West African kingdom in the Niger River region and fought against French forces.

Yaa Asantewaa

Queen mother of the Edweso tribe of the Asante, who led a revolt against British rule starting in 1900

Nehanda

spiritual leader of the Shona people in southern Africa and the inspiration for a revolt against the British South Africa's Company's colonization of the territory that is now Zimbabwe. She was eventually captured and executed by the British.

Menelik II

emperor of Ethiopia who expanded his empire, modernized his country, and defeated the Italian invasion in 1896.

elite

upper class

Matthew Perry

successful officer in the U.S. Navy. He led a naval expedition to Japan in an effort to establish diplomatic and trade relations after centuries of Japanese isolation. The overwhelming military presence opened the way for U.S. trading

Mutsuhito

Declared emperor Meiji in 1868 following the death of his father, emperor Komei. Meiji embodied a blend of Western and Japanese ideals, seeking out foreign examples as models for his country. He initiated major political, economic and cultural reforms that led to an era of rapid modernization.

What were the driving factors behind New Imperialism? Why did Westerners do it ?

They wanted the Natural resources (Raw Materials), They want to have the ability to sell their own goods. Nationalism, sought natural security, military and had the desire to westernize, also known as the White Man's Burden. They wanted to provide hospitals, and technology to Asia and Africa. They also wanted to abolish slavery.

How was the New Imperialism possible?

They had better weapons, better medicines (quinine) for diseases such as malaria, they had the telegraph

What did Africa look like in the Early 1800s, before the Scramble for Africa?

In North Africa, the Ottoman Empire was weakening. The West had the Islamic reform movement, Usman dan Fodio ruled the Sokoto Caliphate. Asante Kingdom also emerged, and the Europeans took advantage of the lack of unity. In East Africa, it was a center of trade, cloth, firearms, and enslaved people, but Southern Africa had Zulu wars, The Dutch and British settled, and the Boers and British fought the ulus.

Which European powers claimed he most territory In Africa?

British, France, and third by far is Germany

What were the positive effects of British Imperialism?

The British improved conditions by building irrigation systems, bridges, railways, and roads. They developed agricultural wealth and introduced a happy education system and taught original rulers how to apply principles of liberty and justice. they worked to abolish slavery and had improvements in transportation which made it easier and faster to travel.

What were the negative effects of British Imperialism?

The locals were still subjected to forced labor which gave them extremely little pay. British colonists disregarded the feelings and rights of the natives and left the important posts to themselves. they limited hospitals to the privileged and not giving sufficient water supplies and communication services to the people. there were a rise of the money economy and people needed cash. railroads were only built to benefit colonial rulers. They erased national culture and traditions.

How did Ethiopia resist Western Imperialism?

Menelik II began to modernize his country and hired European experts to build roads and bridges. They imported European weapons, brought European officers to train his soldiers. They successfully resisted Italian invasion and won at the Battle of Adowa.

What were the causes of the Meiji Restoration?

Matthew Perry brought new technology and forces an unequal treaty that led to government criticism. There was a newer economy but an old feudal system.

What happened during the Meiji Restoration?

The shogun was overthrown and new leaders strengthened Japan against Western Imperialism. All citizens became equal, and governments start businesses and set up modern banking systems and industrialize. Railways are built and trade increases. They made a new Constitution and introduced a diet.

What were the effects of the Meiji Restoration?

Feudalism ended and Japan became a strong power and Empire. Suffrage expanded. There were economic advancements because they needed raw materials and Japan defeated China and Russia, expanding their empire.

Tokyo

capital of Japan

Meiji Restoration

In Japan, the reign of emperor Meiji from 1868 to 1912 that was marked by rapid industrialization.

diet

assembly or legislature

zaibatsu

since the late 1800s, powerful banking and industrial families in Japan

homogenous society

society that has common culture and language

First Sino-Japanese War

conflict between China and Japan in 1894-1895 over control of Korea.

Russo-Japanese War

conflict between Russia and Japan in 1904-1905 over control of Korea and Manchuria