This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of World History (General) has 20 clues. Answers range from 3 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
When a strong country conquers and takes over a weaker country politically, socially or economically
The area that is taken over by a country
A state that is controlled and protected by another
crops that are unable to be eaten but you can make a lot of money off of them
Mother country treated Natives like they were there children
Indian soldiers who were employed to protect the company's interests
British rule in India
Meeting to decide how to divide up Africa, without any, regard for the people living there. Countries such as Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy and Germany were involved
Ruler of Ethiopia
Africa because people didn't know what was there
War from 1899-1902- Great Britain defeated Boers of South Africa
Name given to India because it had a lot of resources such as textiles and ivory- also very wealthy
Occurred in China. (generally was) areas where trade was controlled by different European nations).
This was the idea that it was natural for strong countries (like the European nations) to take over weaker countries (like nations in Africa and Asia).
type of control where foreign officials were brought in to rule and control in which needs were satisfied but rights were not given
The ruling nation relies on the existing political rulers in the subject nation to lead the country.
Over 90% of Africa was taken over by European countries that scrambled (raced) to take over the continent. (all wanted Africa)
Rebellion in which India tried (but failed) to gain independence from Great Britain (England).
foreigners living in china lived by the rule of the nation they came from
US declared this on china in 1899 so that merchants of all nations could trade with china