Question

1. what does british imperialism mean?

a. when great britain traded with other countries
b. when great britain took control of lands and people far from its islands
c. when great britain fought in world wars
d. when great britain built railroads in europe

1. during which time period did british imperialism mainly occur in africa?

a. 1500s-1600s
b. 1700s-1750s
c. 1800s-early 1900s
d. 1950s-1970s

1. which was not a reason britain came to africa?

a. to find natural resources
b. to create new markets for british goods
c. to help african countries become independent
d. to gain power over other countries

1. what raw materials did industrial britain need from africa?

a. oil and natural gas
b. cotton, rubber, gold, and diamonds
c. wheat and corn
d. wood and stone

1. what is a \protectorate\ in the context of british imperialism?

a. a british soldier who protected colonists
b. a territory ruled directly by britain
c. a place that kept local rulers but was controlled by britain
d. a fort built to protect british settlers

1. which of these was not a british - controlled territory in africa?

a. egypt
b. nigeria
c. brazil
d. kenya

1. what are \cash crops\?

a. money used to buy crops
b. crops grown to be sold rather than eaten
c. crops that grow very quickly
d. crops that cost a lot of money

1. how did british rule change african economies?

a. it encouraged growing food crops only
b. it stopped all mining activities
c. it encouraged growing cash crops like tea and cotton
d. it prevented the building of railways

1. what did the british build to help move goods and troops?

a. submarines and aircraft
b. railways, telegraphs, and roads
c. castles and fortresses
d. hospitals and churches

Explanation:

1. British imperialism refers to when a country (in this case, Great Britain) takes control of lands and people far from its own territory.
2. British imperialism in Africa was prominent during the 1800s - 1900s as part of the "Scramble for Africa".
3. Helping African countries become independent was not a reason for British imperialism; they were more interested in resources, markets, and power.
4. Cotton, rubber, gold, and diamonds were important raw materials for industrial Britain from Africa.
5. A protectorate is a place that keeps local rulers but is under the control of a foreign power (here, Britain).
6. Brazil is in South America, not an African territory controlled by Britain.
7. Cash crops are crops grown to be sold (for cash) rather than consumed.
8. British rule encouraged growing cash crops like tea and cotton for export.
9. Railways, telegraphs, and roads were built to move goods and troops.

Answer:

1. B. When Great Britain took control of lands and people far from its islands
2. C. 1800s - 1900s
3. C. To help African countries become independent
4. B. Cotton, rubber, gold, and diamonds
5. C. A place that kept local rulers but was controlled by Britain
6. C. Brazil
7. B. Crops grown to be sold rather than eaten
8. C. It encouraged growing cash crops like tea and cotton
9. B. Railways, telegraphs, and roads