Imperialism Map Activity
Directions: Complete the following tasks using pages 342, 355, 361, and
366.
1) Color code the countries that were controlled by the Imperialistic Powers. Remember to color in the key on
the map with a different color for each of the Imperialistic Powers.
2) On the Back of the map answer the following questions using your map.
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What country controlled the most land in the world in 1900?
In 1900, what country was under U.S. control?
What European country controlled the most countries in the U.S. “Sphere of Influence”?
What 2 African countries were Independent in 1900?
How many European countries were Imperialistic Powers?
Give 3 reasons why the continent of Africa was taken over by European countries.
Answer the following questions using your map.
1. What country controlled the most land in the world in 1900?
2. In 1900, what country was under U.S. control?
3. What European country controlled the most countries in the U.S. “Sphere of Influence”?
4. What 2 African countries were Independent in 1900?
5. How many European countries were Imperialistic Powers?
6. Give 3 reasons why the continent of Africa was taken over by European countries.
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Imperial Control of the Modern World, 1900
Directions: Color the countries that are under Imperialistic control using color codes as mentioned
above.
Belgium
Belgian Congo
Italy
Libya
Italian Somaliland
Eritrea
United States
Philippines
Spain
Rio De Oro
Morocco
Puerto Rico
Japan
Korea
Taiwan
Netherlands
Dutch Guiana
Dutch East Indies
Denmark
Iceland
Greenland
Portugal
Portuguese Guinea
Angola
Mozambique
France
French West Africa
French Equatorial Africa
French Guiana
Madagascar
French Indochina
Germany
Togo
Cameroon
German Southwest Africa
German East Africa
Papua New Guinea
Great Britain
Canada
Ireland
Egypt
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
British Somaliland
Nigeria
Gold Coast
Sierra Leone
South Africa
India
Burma
Malaysia
Australia
British Guiana
British Honduras
Jamaica
British East Africa