Question

Matching: Match the term with the correct definition. Put the letter you wish to select on the line in front of the term. (1 point each)
_____ 1. Protectorate 
_____ 2. Sphere of Influence 
______3. Direct Rule 
______4. Indirect Rule 
______5. Concession
A. Local rulers stayed in power under European “guidance”
B. country with its own government but under the control of another outside power
C. Officials were sent to govern a colony from the ruling country
D. Special economic rights given to a foreign power after war
E. Area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment rights

Answer 1

1.  Protectorate is a relation between two states or countries wherein the weaker one is dependent on the strongest one that put it under protection. So the best definition that concides with the given description is B. country with its own government but under the control of another outside power

2. Sphere of Influence is a type of international relationships wherein one territory shares its culture, economic, military, or political exclusivity in order to satisfy needs of the ouside powers of the state that put this territory under control. The best option is E. Area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment rights

3. Direct rule is a system of a governmental rule in which  the central authority has power over the whole country. It means that all the provinces or states belong to central autrority and follows the same laws and rules as the other regions of a country. Also, every decision is made only by authoruty, not by people. As well as indirect system it was employed during imperialism so the most suitable definition - C. Officials were sent to govern a colony from the ruling country

4. The point that makes Indirect Rule different from Direct Rule is that this system of governmental rule allows locals to take part in some decision devoted to the local (depending on area) laws. In this case authority has less power that people so the correct definition is A. Local rulers stayed in power under European “guidance”

5. And concession is a special economic rights given to a foreign power. Concession is usually made regarding to agreement between two countries  that have common aims and want to achieve certain common goals. The correct answer is D.