SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Imperialism is ____
A
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
B
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
C
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
D
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, and cultural life. These new areas or weaker regions were called Colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism occurs when a stronger nation takes over or dominates a weaker nation or region. Larger, more powerful nations used political, economic, or military force to do this. The period between the 18th and 20th centuries in European history is known as the Age of Imperialism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Imperialism adversely affected the colonies. Under foreign rule, native culture and industry were destroyed. Imported goods wiped out local craft industries. By using colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods, colonial powers held back the colonies from developing industries.

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