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What is Imperialism?

Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

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What is Imperialism?
Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.
What is Political Nationalism?
A movement focused on self-government and independence, aiming to establish its own state.
What is Cultural Nationalism?
A movement focused on preserving and promoting cultural heritage, language, religion, and customs.
What is Economic Nationalism?
A movement focused on economic self-sufficiency and independence, protecting their economy from foreign domination.
What is Social Nationalism?
A movement focused on social and political equality, addressing issues like poverty, discrimination, and inequality.
What is Non-violent Nationalism?
A movement focused on achieving independence through peaceful means like diplomacy, education, and propaganda.
What is Armed Nationalism?
A movement focused on achieving independence through armed resistance against imperial powers.
What is Assimilation?
The process by which a person or group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
What is Genocide?
The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
What is Direct Resistance?
Actively opposing imperial rule through armed rebellion, guerrilla warfare, or civil disobedience.
Who was Yaa Asantewaa?
Queen Mother of the Ashanti people who led a war against British colonialism.
Who was Tupac Amaru II?
An indigenous leader in Peru who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule.
Who was Usman dan Fodio?
The founder of the Sokoto Caliphate in West Africa.
Who was Shaka?
The founder of the Zulu Kingdom in Southern Africa, known for his military organization.
Who was Muhammad Ahmad?
The leader of the Mahdist state in Sudan who fought against the Ottoman and British Empires.
Who was Cecil Rhodes?
British businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa. He was an ardent believer in British imperialism and the founder of the De Beers diamond company.
Who was Queen Victoria?
Queen of the United Kingdom during the height of British imperialism. The Victorian Era is named after her.
Who was King Leopold II?
King of Belgium who established a colony in the Congo Free State, known for its brutal exploitation of the local population and resources.
Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
Leader of the Indian independence movement, advocating for non-violent resistance against British rule.
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
Filipino revolutionary, politician, and military leader who fought against both Spanish and American colonization of the Philippines.
Compare the Yaa Asantewaa War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Both were armed resistances against British imperialism, but the Yaa Asantewaa War was a more localized conflict while the Indian Rebellion was a widespread uprising with diverse causes.
Compare the Ghost Dance and the Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement.
Both were religious movements aimed at restoring traditional ways of life, but the Ghost Dance was a more passive resistance while the Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement led to self-inflicted devastation.
Compare Political Nationalism and Cultural Nationalism.
Political nationalism focuses on achieving self-government and independence, while cultural nationalism focuses on preserving and promoting cultural heritage.
Compare Economic Nationalism and Social Nationalism.
Economic nationalism focuses on economic self-sufficiency, while social nationalism focuses on social and political equality.
Compare Non-violent Nationalism and Armed Nationalism.
Non-violent nationalism seeks independence through peaceful means, while armed nationalism uses armed resistance.
Compare the Sokoto Caliphate and the Zulu Kingdom.
Both were powerful states formed in Africa during the 19th century, but the Sokoto Caliphate was an Islamic state formed through jihad, while the Zulu Kingdom was a centralized state known for its military prowess.
Compare British Imperialism in India and Africa.
In India, the British East India Company initially controlled the region, while in Africa, direct colonial rule was more common. Both regions experienced economic exploitation and cultural suppression.
Compare French Assimilation policies and British Indirect Rule.
French aimed to assimilate colonized people into French culture, while British often used indirect rule through local leaders, but both led to loss of indigenous autonomy.
Compare the goals of the Indian National Congress and the Pan-African Movement.
The Indian National Congress aimed for self-rule within India, while the Pan-African Movement sought unity and liberation for all people of African descent.
Compare the impact of imperialism on China and Japan.
China faced internal instability and foreign intervention, while Japan modernized and industrialized to resist imperialism.