Quick Revision: Exploration & Colonization
Key dates, figures, and concepts from the Age of Exploration and Imperialism.
The age of Imperialism began in the second half of the 19th century.
Colonialism, despite its defects, helps in the promotion of Capitalism.
The primary motivation behind European imperialism was Economic exploitation.
The first country to gain independence from British colonial rule in Africa was Ghana.
England first initiated the concept of a "unified currency" during the Age of Imperialism.
The Renaissance period began in Italy.
The term "manifest destiny" refers to the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
The main objective of the League of Nations was to Prevent future wars.
The conqueror of Spain (from North Africa) was Tariq bin Ziad.
Spain colonized Argentina in the 16th century.
Iberian Peninsula Muslims forced to convert to Christianity were known as Moriscos.
The 30 years' war ended through the Treaty of Westphalia.
Malaysia gained independence in 1957.
The Malaysian Prime Minister who demanded independence was Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Mahathir bin Muhammad became Prime Minister of Malaysia 2 times.
Habib Bourguiba helped Tunisia get independence from France in 1956.
Libya got independence in 1951 under the leadership of King Idris.
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India.
Vasco da Gama was a native of Portugal.
Ibn-i-Battuta, the famous Muslim explorer, belonged to Morocco.
Vasco da Gama reached India through the Atlantic Ocean in 1498.
Algeria got independence from France in 1962.
Ahmad Ben Bella was an Algerian Both A & B (Freedom Fighter / President).
Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was established in 1946 by Abdallah I.
Jamal ud-Din al-Afghani was known for his stance against British imperialism.