IMPERIALISM Q.1. A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the brackets 1.

The imperialism in the modern period is a result Of Industrial revolution. (French, Industrial, Russian) 2. The Ottoman Turks won the Constantinople in the Year 1453. (Constantinople, Calicut, Kolkata) 3. Portuguese King Henry motivated the Navigation. (William, Henry, Nicholas) 4. It is considered that England is the origin of Industrial revolution. (France, England, Germany) B) Match the following. Group A 1. Vasco da Gama Group B New sea-route of India

2. Amerigo Vespucci

The northern eastern and central parts of

America 3. Ferdinand Magellan Taking a round to the Earth by sea route

Q.2 1)

Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words Give the meaning of the word Imperialism and Write the definition.

Ans: 1.The word imperialism has been derived from imperium, a Latin word. 2. The meaning of the word imperium is right or Rule. 3. Imperialism can be defined as domination of an undeveloped nation by a developed nation by Virtue of establishing a colony.

2) What is economic imperialism? Ans: 1. the objective of the new imperialism was to bring profits to the nation by exploiting the natural resources of the undeveloped nations by means of economic and political

domination. 2. This form of imperialism was called economic Imperialism. 3. Economic imperialism also means the economic domination of one nation by another.

Q.3 Give reasons for the following in 25 to 30 words each. 1) The European felt the need for finding out new Sea routes. Ans: 1. In the year 1453 Constantinople (Istanbul) was Won by the Ottoman Turks. 2. The terrestrial way, the short route to Asia was closed down for the European traders. 3. As there been an increase in the business in Europe and with the short route being under the Control of the Turks, the European felt the need For finding out a new sea route. 2) Europeans started to discover new markets. Ans: 1. To a great extend, industrial revolution boosted

The modern imperialism production increased due to machines. 2. The pace of production of goods went up. As a Consequence, it became difficult for the nations To sell their products within their national boundaries. 3. Hence, they felt an urgent need of finding out new markets. 3) Economic imperialism started in Europe.

Ans:1. In Eighteen century England is called the origin of the industrial revolution, because it was the nation first witnessed the process of industrial revolution . 2.England was followed by the other European nations. The industrial upheaval gave rise to capitalism. 3. These nation had financial prosperity due to the business companies. 4. The exchequer of England flourished. The foundation Of European capitalist economic system was laid down. 5. The foundation of European capitalist economic system was Laid down.

Q.4 Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words each 1) What is the meaning of colonization?

Ans:1.Imperialism was caused by colonialism. One countrys People dominating the other countrys specific territories and settling down there means colonization. 2. After colonization they establish their economical and Military power and extended their territories. 2) What are the various forms responsible for Imperial Write any four of them. domination?

Ans: 1. It consisted in imposing political dependence, creating Security to nations, by bringing compulsory business Agreements, creating business monopoly and if Possible, implementation of Divide and Rule policy. 2.The attempts of propagating the Christian religion in The wake of Imperial expansion. 3.The economic imperialism got further extended after The industrial revolution. 4.Taking possession of the places with military Importance, exploiting the colonies economically, Improving the financial condition of the imperial

Nation themselves, imposing restrictions on the Colonies and securing concession for their nations. Q.5 Answer the following question 60 to 80 words. 1) Write the reasons for the imperialism. Ans: 1.Scientific Invention: The inventions of steam power, Electricity, coal and iron revolutionized the means of Transportation and communication. 2.Industrail revolution: The industrial revolution brought about Manifold increase in production of goods beyond the domestic Requirement. The search for new markets encouraged Imperialism. 3.Need for raw material: large scale production required huge Quantity of raw material at a cheaper rate. This led to colonisation Of the countries in Asia and Africa. 4. Emergence of new nations: Germany and Italy, the newly emerged European nations, had ambitions rivalry among the European Nations.