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| What is Imperialism? | A policy extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy and military force |
| Name and describe the 4 motives for imperialism | 1. economic 2. political 3. religious 4. exploratory |
| How did imperialism spread quickly? | became strong and used force to get what they wanted from weaker countries |
| Name and describe 3 types of imperial rule | colonies, protectorate, prolefiration |
| How did European contact in Africa increase? | The slave trade began to increase which was the most important factor |
| What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? | it marked the climax of the European competition for territory in Africa |
| What was the Boer War? | Began between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange free state |
| How was Ethiopia able to resist imperialism? | They maintained their independence |
| Why were the British and Russians interested in Iran? | Because of the resources available |
| What was the impact of British colonial rule in India? | They modernized India by setting up railways, postal systems, telegraph, civil service, army, navy, canals, dams, parliaments, democracy, police, and government departments |
| How did Indian nationalism increase? | because Indians have answered the call to defend the empire and many of them died for Britain so it is believed that their loyalty and their sacrifice deserved to be rewarded by giving Indians the right to govern themselves |
| How did trade between Britain and China change over time? | Was important to both countries but declined quickly over time due to control of trade and territory |
| What was the effect of the Opium War? | Opium was imported into China which resulted in more Opium addictions |
| What happened after the Qing dynasty | It was overthrown during a state of instability during this, they suffered internal rebellion as well as external imperialism |
| Briefly describe Africa in the 1800's | It was the first continent outside of Arabia that Islam spread into the early 7th century |
| Describe the Taiping Rebellion | It was a large scale revolt against authority and forces the Qing Empire |
| How was China in the center of the sphere of influence? | China had numerous countries trying to force them to adapt to multiple different spheres of influence |
| Why was the Ottoman Empire in decline? | It was because of the rival princes who ruled their own domains |
| Who was Ram Mohun Roy? Why is he often considered the founder of Indian nationalism? | He was the founder of the Brahmo Sanaj movement in 1828 |
| Who were the Sepoys? What was the effect of the Sepoy Rebellion | An Indian infantryman employed by the British East Indian Company. They denoted a relatively untrained militia man |
| How did Egypt modernize? Explain the importance of the Suez Canal | They modernized the army and the fleet. They introduced the best cotton tied to Egypt which was very successful and became number one in Egypt's exports |
