Resistance and Legacy of European Imperialism

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What forms of resistance did colonized people use against European Imperialism?
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Resistance took forms such as armed conflict, boycotts, and non-cooperation movements.
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How did European Imperialism alter national borders?
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European powers redrew borders, often ignoring ethnic and cultural boundaries.
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Who was the leader of the Zulu Kingdom during resistance against the British?
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Cetshwayo was the leader during the Anglo-Zulu War.
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What was the Meiji Restoration, and how did it relate to imperialism?
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A period of modernization in Japan, enabling it to resist Western imperialism.
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How did World War I affect colonial attitudes towards imperial powers?
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Colonies began demanding independence, inspired by the war's focus on self-determination.
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What was apartheid, and how was it linked to European Imperialism?
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Apartheid was a system of racial segregation in South Africa, rooted in colonial racial hierarchies.
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Which country was colonized by Belgium, leading to independence struggles?
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe exploitation under Belgian rule.
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What impact did decolonization have on former colonies?
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Decolonization led to independence, but often left economic and political instability.
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Which Latin American leader was associated with resistance to imperialism?
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Simón Bolívar played a crucial role in liberating South American countries from Spanish rule.
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How did the Scramble for Africa impact contemporary African nations?
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It led to artificially created borders, contributing to ethnic conflicts and governance challenges.
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What role did propaganda play in promoting or resisting imperialism?
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Propaganda was used to justify imperialism and mobilize resistance against it.
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Which African country gained independence through predominantly peaceful means?
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Ghana achieved independence through peaceful negotiations led by Kwame Nkrumah.
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How did imperialism impact indigenous knowledge systems?
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Imperialism often marginalized and replaced indigenous knowledge with Western systems.
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How did the Treaty of Tordesillas influence imperialism?
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It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, shaping colonial empires.
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What was the impact of educational systems imposed by imperial powers?
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They introduced Western education but often neglected local cultures and languages.
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