WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which reason for imperialism has to do with the belief that white people are superior?
A
economic
B
political
C
cultural
D
exploratory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term cultural imperialism refers most broadly to the exercise of domination in cultural relationships in which the values, practices, and meanings of a powerful foreign culture are imposed upon one or more native cultures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism is the process by which a “civilized” society asserts dominance over a “developing” society. The civilizing society always hides an ideology of racial and cultural superiority behind a disingenuous concern for the natives in the developing society.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five main motives for imperialism include exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs, and the spreading of religious beliefs and practices to others.

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