IMPERIALISM

1. What’s the definition of imperialism?

Imperialism is the domination of one country’s political, economical or cultural life by another.

2. How was the way of life of the people living in colonies?

They are oppressed, abused and, in some cases, even killed.

3. What factors prompted Europe’s imperialist expansion?

- Imperialism brought wealth and power for Europeans

-To make money for the conquerors

4. What were the problems of Africa?

It suffered economic problems and political divisions

5. What was the consequence of the “slave trade”?

It has drastically reduced the population of the African societies.

6. Why Europeans had the ability to move quickly and efficiently?

Because of the Industrial Revolution and the development of the technology: new weapons and the steam power for moving locomotives and ships.

7. What were the natural resources needed by Europeans?

Rubber and petroleum

8. Who were the “missionaries”?

They were people that exported the western way of life and religion. They built temples and schools throughout the colonies. Sometimes they fought against the political and economic goals of imperialist nations.

9. Where did one of the worst slave oppression occur? Who carried it out?

It occurred in the Congo, carried out by king Leopold and other wealthy Belgians.

10. Who is the writer of the novel “Heart of darkness”?

He is Joseph Conrad. It deals with the dark side of imperialism.