The Age of Imperialism – Flashcards
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BELGIAN settlers in South Africa were known as Boers
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false; dutch
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Racism is the name of the belief that ONE RACE IS SUPERIOR TO OTHERS
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true
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In 1884 and 1885, 14 AFRICA nations met at the Berlin conference to discuss the future of africa
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false; european
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The theory of social darwinism was used to ATTACK the actions and beliefs of european impearlists
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false; support, justify, defend
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The major source of wealth in africa was the continent's AGRICULTURAL resources
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false; mineral
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The boer war, which involved guerrilla warfare tactics and the use of concentration camps, was fought between the ZULU and the boers
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false;british
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shaka was a zulu chief who used high displined warriors and good military organization to create a large centralized state in SOUTHERN AFRICA
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true
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The great trek was undertaken by the FRENCH in an attempt to escape the british but led them into conflict with the zulu and other africans
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boers,dutch,afrikaneers,dutch settlers
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The main difference between european colonies and protectorates in africa had to do with their
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govt
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The european policy of paternalism reflected the belief that africans should be
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watched over and taken care of
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Which nation adopted and then largely abandoned the policy of assimilation in africa
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france
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How did Menelik II differ from other 19th century african leaders
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managed to maintain his country's independence
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by 1914, the ottoman empire had
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declined to 1/3 of its greatest size
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Which of the following lost the crimean war
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russia
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The suez canal was built through the combined efforts of the
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french and Egyptians
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In 1907, which of the following was divided into spheres of influence by Russia and Britain
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persia( iran)
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the term Raj is used to refer to the period of indian history during which india was
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dominated by great britian
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The sepoys were
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indian soldiers
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All of the following were causes o the sepoy mutiny
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1.nationalism 2.religion beliefs 3.resentment of british rule
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Where did the british empire control an entire continent
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australia
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Which continent had the greatest number of british colonies
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africa
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On which continent, did Britain control the smallest land area
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south america
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What was the approximate distance between britian and its north american colony
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2300 miles
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Approximately how many degrees east of britian was australia
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80 degrees
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Muhamand Ali instituted a series of reforms in the military and in the economy of
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Egypt
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Which continent had the greatest number of british colonies
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africa
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On which of these continents did britian control the smallest land area
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south america
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what was the approximate distance distance between britian and its north american colony (on map)
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2800 miles
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approximately how many degrees east of britian is western australia
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120 degrees
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What area of africa had no british holdings
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north west africa
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On what continent did a british colony extend further north than great britian
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north america
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Approximately what was the direct distance between britian and its most distant colony
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14000 miles
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Between which of the following two lines of longitude did the british empire hold most of its colonies
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between the prime median and 160E
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What was the approximate distance between britian and its south american colony
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4600 miles
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On what continent did britian control the smallest land area? why might that be?
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south america; spain and port colonies gained independence
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One british leader wanted to build a north-south railroad in africa? how did this affect?
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great britian colonized a solid bond in east africa
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How did Britian's holdings in north america differ from its holdings elsewhere?
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they are only britian holdings that extend far north
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what was the basis for the expression "the sun never sets on the british empire?
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britian had southern lands across the globe
