What is colonialism?
Q: What is colonialism?
A: Colonialism is the taking over of one country by another.
Q: When did European colonialism begin?
A: European colonialism began in the fifteenth century when the Spanish and Portuguese began exploring the Americas, and the coasts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and East Asia.
Q: What was known as the era of New Imperialism?
A: The nineteenth century was known as the era of New Imperialism due to Europe undergoing industrialisation, an increase in population size, more organised armies with better weapons produced in factories.
Q: Who were some ancient peoples involved in colonialism?
A: Ancient peoples such as Hittites and Incas were involved in colonialism.
Q: How did Europe's colonies become independent after World War II?
A: After World War II Europe's colonies started to become independent as countries who had lost during World War I had to give up their colonies to those who won.
Q: What are examples of land-based empires?
A: Examples of land-based empires include The Mongol Empire, The Empire of Alexander The Great, The Umayyad Caliphate, The Persian Empire, The Roman Empire and The Byzantine Empire.
Q: When did Portugal return its last colony in Asia to China?
A: Portugal returned its last colony in Asia (Macau) to China in 1999 ending an era that had lasted five hundred years.
