Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism? (1 point)
A. • Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize Indigenous peoples.
B. • Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
C. • Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
D. • Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
A. • Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize Indigenous peoples.
Which of the following identifies an example of cultural diffusion associated with the Silk Road? (1 point)
A. • Buddhist and Christian missionaries spread across Europe and Asia.
B. • Swahili combined Bantu and Arabic languages.
C. • Bantu was adopted as a major dialect.
D. • New technologies, such as algebra, were brought to Europe.
A. • Buddhist and Christian missionaries spread across Europe and Asia.
Besides language, what other evidence proves the migration of Bantu-speaking communities? (1 point)
A. Iron metallurgy
B. Glassworks
C. Sericulture
D. Algebra
A. Iron metallurgy
Which of the following statements best formulates an African response to the Berlin Conference using historical empathy? (1 point)
A. • African peoples had a diverse set of responses based on their unique cultural, religious, and ethnic identities.
B. African elites accepted the results of the Berlin Conference, while the average person resisted colonization.
C. © African peoples had positive outcomes from the Berlin Conference according to their own experiences.
D. African nations and peoples were unified in their resistance to the Berlin Conference.
A. • African peoples had a diverse set of responses based on their unique cultural, religious, and ethnic identities.
Which statement draws a correct conclusion about how boundaries created by European nations in Africa affected the African peoples? (1 point)
A. • Boundaries drawn by European nations gave preferential treatment to ethnic majorities over minority populations.
B. • Boundaries drawn by European nations strengthened some divisions between African ethnic groups and weakened others.
C. • Boundaries drawn by European nations only affected the economic development of African peoples.
D. • Boundaries drawn by European nations respected the ethnic and linguistic diversity of African peoples.
B. • Boundaries drawn by European nations strengthened some divisions between African ethnic groups and weakened others.
To determine which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism, we need to analyze each option and evaluate its accuracy.
A. Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize Indigenous peoples.
To evaluate the accuracy of this statement, we can look at historical evidence and documents from the time of imperialism. Europeans often justified their imperialistic actions by claiming that they were bringing civilization and progress to the indigenous peoples in the colonized territories. However, it is important to note that this justification was often used as a means of legitimizing their control and exploitation of resources, rather than genuinely seeking to improve the lives of the indigenous peoples. Therefore, option A is partially accurate but also involves ulterior motives.
B. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
Social Darwinism, which applied Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to social groups, was often used to justify imperialism. However, the idea that it motivated Europeans to make colonized peoples their equals is incorrect. Social Darwinism was used to justify the belief in the superiority of certain races or nations and to legitimize the subjugation and exploitation of others. Therefore, option B is not accurate.
C. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that the motivation for imperialism was specifically driven by the need for malaria medication. While medical advancements and access to resources could be a motivation, it would be an oversimplification to attribute the entire drive for imperialism to the need for a specific medication. Hence, option C is not accurate.
D. Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
This statement accurately captures one of the motivations for imperialism. The technological superiority of European nations, especially in terms of military power, played a significant role in their ability to conquer and colonize parts of Africa. Advanced firearms, transportation systems, and communication technologies gave European powers an advantage over indigenous peoples, who often lacked comparable military capabilities. Therefore, option D is accurate.
In conclusion, the statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is Option D: Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.