HSY2601 Assignment 5 QUIZ (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (567122)- DUE 19 October 2024

HSY2601 Assignment 5
QUIZ (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (567122)- DUE 19
October 2024

, HSY2601 Assignment 5 QUIZ (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (567122)- DUE 19 October 2024
Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00
Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 3.00 Question
3 Not yet answered Marked out of 5.00 QUIZ What was
the primary economic motivation for European powers
during the era of New Imperialism? a. Spread of
Christianity b. Expansion of trade markets c.
Humanitarian efforts d. Political alliances Clear my choice
Which of the following countries was NOT a major colonial
power in the 19th century? a. Portugal b. Japan c. Britain
d. Portugal Clear my choice Underdevelopment, according
to Walter Rodney (How Europe Underdeveloped Africa) is
the absence of development, sinceall people have
development in one way or another. - Refer to the reading
in the Additional Resources folder.
Question 1: Primary Economic Motivation for European Powers During New
Imperialism

The primary economic motivation for European powers during the era of New Imperialism was
the expansion of trade markets. The industrial revolution increased the need for raw materials,
new markets to sell manufactured goods, and investment opportunities. Hence, the correct
answer is:

b. Expansion of trade markets



Question 2: Country NOT a Major Colonial Power in the 19th Century

Among the given options, Japan was not a major colonial power in the 19th century. Japan
became an imperial power later, especially after the Meiji Restoration and during the 20th
century. The major colonial powers in the 19th century included countries like Britain, France,
and Portugal. So the correct answer is:

b. Japan