Question

Which of the following is true of imperialism and colonialism?

• A. Colonialism is when a country exercises full physical control over another country.
• B. Imperialism is when a country exercises full physical control over another country.
• C. Colonialism is the formal or informal economic and political authority of a country over another.
• D. Imperialism is the formal or informal economic and political authority of a country over another.
• E. The British takeover of India is a typical example of imperialism.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Colonialism is when a country exercises full physical control over another country.
D Imperialism is the formal or informal economic and political authority of a country over another.

• 'Colony' is derived from the Latin word, 'colonus', which means 'to farm'. 'Imperialism' is derived from the Latin word, 'imperium', which means 'command'.
• Colonialism can be thought of as a practice of dominance, and imperialism is the idea behind it—something that guides the practice of colonialism. Imperialism existed way back before colonialism and can be associated with the Roman Empire.