Imperialism Review
1. The domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region is called _____________________________________
2. Where did the New Imperialism occur? ______________________________
3. Why did Europeans want these lands? _______________________________
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4. How could imperialism help Europe's military forces? ___________________
5. Give an example of a humanitarian and/or religious goal _________________
6. The belief that whites were superior and that it is their right to conquer non- white areas is called ________________________________________________
7. What countries participated in the new imperialism?
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8. What king began the colonization of Africa? ___________________________
9. What country was he from? ______________________________
10. What conference was held to prevent fighting over colonies? ____________
11. What company dominated India? __________________________________
12. When a group of people cannot get the top jobs, we call this a ___________
13. What is a sepoy? ______________________________________
14. Provide 3 reasons as to why they revolted ___________________________
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15. Which Indians were able to receive an education? _____________________
16. Which class (upper or lower) would have accepted the British? ___________

17. When would India finally achieve independence? _____________________
18. Who led them to independence? ___________________________________
19. What country was partitioned off for the Muslims? _____________________
20. Over what did the British fight the Chinese? _________________________
21. What is it called when a loser pays a winner for the costs of war? _________
22. Not having to obey the laws of a foreign country is called _______________
23. What Chinese group revolted against the Westerners? _________________
24. Who opened Japan's ports to the West? ____________________________
25. How did Japan's approach to imperialism differ from that of China and the
African countries?
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26. What two countries did Japan defeat in battle? _______________________
27. What lands did Japan win? _______________________________________