WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term “colonization” mean in the first paragraph on page 1?
A
It means taking control of another land for its precious goods and changing the culture of the people who live there
B
It means the subjugation and assumption of control of a place by the use of military force.
C
It means free of outside control.
D
It refers to a group of countries under a single authority.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Colonisation means Subjugation of one country by another, leading to political, social and economic change or an act or instance of colonizing: such as the establishing of a colony, subjugation of a people or area especially as an extension of state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one nation over the people living in different areas or countries, often by establishing colonies and generally with the aim of economic dominance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Colonialism is a policy where one country seeks to extend political or economic authority over the people and physical territory of another country. Generally, economic dominance and exploitation of resources is the primary aim of a country indulging in colonialism.

Detailed explanation-4: -From 1630s as “to migrate to and settle in.” It is attested by 1790s in the sense of “to make another place into a national dependency” without regard for settlement there (such as in reference to French activity in Egypt or the British in India), and in this sense it is probably directly from colony.

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