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effects of imperiali
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is imperialism? | A policy where a strong country dominates another politically, socially, and economically |
| Who were the main European imperial powers in the 19th century? | Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Spain |
| Why did industrialized nations pursue imperialism? | To gain raw materials, new markets, and strategic advantages |
| What does R.I.P.S stand for in causes of imperialism? | Racism, Industrialism, Paternalism, Social Darwinism |
| How did racism justify imperialism? | Europeans claimed they were superior and used this to exploit others |
| What is Social Darwinism? | Applying "survival of the fittest" to nations and races to justify dominance |
| What is paternalism? | Treating colonized people like children needing guidance and civilization |
| What was the East India Company? | A British company that controlled large parts of India before British Crown rule |
| When did the East India Company gain control of Bengal? | 1757, after the Battle of Plassey |
| Who was Robert Clive? | British general who led the East India Company to victory at Plassey |
| What major rebellion occurred in India against the British in 1857? | The Sepoy Rebellion |
| What was the outcome of the Sepoy Rebellion? | British Crown took direct control of India, ending East India Company rule |
| When did the British partition Bengal? | 1905 |
| Why did Britain partition Bengal? | To divide Hindus and Muslims and weaken nationalist movements |
| What were the economic effects of British imperialism in India? | Exploitation of resources, destruction of local industries, export of raw materials to Britain |
| What were the political effects of British imperialism in India? | Loss of Indian sovereignty, introduction of British legal and administrative systems |
| What were the social effects of British imperialism in India? | Spread of Western education and Christianity, cultural interference, increased religious tensions |
| What motivated European nations to colonize Africa? | Economic resources, national prestige, strategic advantage, spreading "civilization" |
| What technological advances allowed Europeans to colonize Africa? | Steamships, railroads, telegraphs, Maxim gun |
| What was the Berlin Conference? | 1884–85 meeting where Europeans divided Africa without consulting Africans |
| What were the outcomes of the Berlin Conference? | Set rules for claiming territories, increased European colonization, ignored African sovereignty |
| Who clashed in South Africa during the imperial period? | Europeans, Africans, Boers (Dutch settlers) |
| What was the Boer War? | 1899–1902 war between Britain and Boers over control of South Africa |
| What caused the Boer War? | British desire for gold and diamonds in Boer territories, control of South Africa |
| What was the outcome of the Boer War? | British victory, formation of Union of South Africa under British control |
| What were the economic effects of imperialism in Africa? | Extraction of resources, infrastructure built for European benefit, exploitation of labor |
| What were the political effects of imperialism in Africa? | Loss of sovereignty, artificial borders, European control of governments |
| What were the social effects of imperialism in Africa? | Displacement of populations, cultural changes, spread of European languages and education |
| Which African areas were colonized by Belgium, France, and Britain? | Belgium-Congo, France-West Africa, Britain-South Africa and Egypt |
| Why did industrialized nations have an advantage in imperialism? | They had technology, weapons, and military strength to dominate non-industrialized nations |
| What was the "civilizing mission"? | The idea that Europeans had a duty to civilize and Christianize colonized peoples |
| How did imperialism affect local economies? | Local economies became dependent on European markets and lost traditional industries |
| How did imperialism affect cultures? | Traditional customs suppressed, languages and religions replaced or influenced by Europeans |
| Name an important leader of the British Empire during imperialism in India. | Queen Victoria |
| Why did European nations compete so aggressively for colonies? | Nationalism, desire for resources, and global prestige |
| What is the link between industrialization and imperialism? | Industrialized nations needed raw materials and markets to sustain industrial growth |
| What is an example of economic exploitation in India? | Cotton grown in India exported to Britain, destroying local textile industry |
| What is an example of social interference in India? | British education system replacing traditional schooling, promotion of Christianity |
| What is an example of social Darwinism in action? | Europeans claiming Africans were "inferior" and needed European control |
| How did imperialism contribute to future conflicts? | Artificial borders and ethnic divisions caused long-term wars and unrest |
| What was the significance of the Maxim gun? | It gave Europeans a military advantage in Africa |
| What role did the telegraph play in imperialism? | Allowed quick communication between European powers and their colonies |
| Why was Africa targeted heavily for imperialism? | Rich in resources, politically fragmented, and technologically behind Europe |
| How did European powers justify the Berlin Conference? | Claimed it was to prevent conflict among themselves and bring order, ignoring African consent |
| What were some major raw materials Europeans sought in Africa? | Gold, diamonds, rubber, palm oil, ivory |
| Which social policy justified the spread of European culture and suppression of local traditions? | Paternalism |
| What long-term political effect did the partition of Bengal have? | Increased religious tensions and Indian nationalism |
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