Understanding Imperialism in the Modern World
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to imperialism, helping students understand its causes and effects during the modern period.
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Understanding Imperialism in the Modern World
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts of Imperialism
Source A: Excerpt from a historian's explanation of imperialism
'Imperialism refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. It often involved dominating weaker nations economically, politically, and culturally.' Provenance: Extract from a modern history textbook, 2010.
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Define the term 'imperialism' based on Source A. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Compare economic and political aspects of imperialism as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Outline two ways imperialism was carried out by imperial powers during the 19th and early 20th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Explain how the concept of 'civilising mission' justified imperialism. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyse the impact of imperialism on colonised countries, using examples from the period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the views of two different historians on the causes of imperialism. (8 marks)
[8 marks]7.
Write a brief summary of how imperialism influenced global relations during the 19th and early 20th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse why some critics opposed imperialism during this period. (6 marks)
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