World History: Age of Imperialism

imperialism

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

protectorate

a region in which a local ruler was left in place but expected to follow the advice of European advisors on issues such as trade or missionary activity

sphere of influence

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

Usman Dan Fodio

scholar who inspired resistance against corruption and European control; began an Islamic revival in northern Nigeria

Shaka

military leader of the Zulu who United his people, setting off a series of wars in southern Africa

paternalistic

governing a country as a father would a child

David Livingstone

an African explorer and missionary who hoped to open the African interior to trade and Christianity to end slavery

Henry Stanley

American journalist who trekked across Africa and “found” Dr. Livingstone in 1871

King Leopold II

king of Belgium who set off a scramble among European powers for African colonies in the late 1800s

Boer War

(1899-1902) a war in which the British defeated Dutch Boers in South Africa

Samori Toure

leader of forces fighting the French in West Africa

Yaa Asanewaa

queen of the Asant who left her people’s battle against the British in West Africa

Nehanda

woman who left the Shona of Zimbabwe against the British until her capture and execution

Menelik II

reforming leader who tried to modernize Ethiopia, allowing it to avoid colonial takeover

jingoism

national pride and aggressive foreign policy