Colonialism: A Development Issue (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does colonialism refer to?
What does colonialism refer to?
Control of territory for colonizing country benefit
During which centuries did European powers control regions in Africa, Asia, and South America?
During which centuries did European powers control regions in Africa, Asia, and South America?
16th to 20th centuries
What did India export to Britain during colonial rule?
What did India export to Britain during colonial rule?
Cotton, indigo, and spices
What happened to India's textile industry during British colonial rule?
What happened to India's textile industry during British colonial rule?
It declined as British imports flooded market
What was a consequence of focusing on cash crop monoculture in colonies?
What was a consequence of focusing on cash crop monoculture in colonies?
Food insecurity and famines
When did the Bengal Famine occur in British India?
When did the Bengal Famine occur in British India?
1943
What was the primary purpose of colonial infrastructure like railways and ports?
What was the primary purpose of colonial infrastructure like railways and ports?
To extract resources
When did the Partition of India occur?
When did the Partition of India occur?
1947
What approach did Mahatma Gandhi advocate for in India's independence movement?
What approach did Mahatma Gandhi advocate for in India's independence movement?
Non-violent resistance
What is neo-colonialism?
What is neo-colonialism?
Economic and political pressure on former colonies
When were the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations?
When were the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations?
2015
How many goals are included in the Sustainable Development Goals?
How many goals are included in the Sustainable Development Goals?
17 goals
What conflict does the note cite as caused by artificial colonial borders in Africa?
What conflict does the note cite as caused by artificial colonial borders in Africa?
Rwandan genocide