Question

What do you understand by the term Colonialism?

Answer 1

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Answer 2

Establishment of a colony in another geographical area by people of one geographical area is called as colonialism.

Explanation:

In the history, the period of colonialism is considered from the fifteenth century to the twentieth century. During this period, the people of Europe colonized different parts of the world. The main reasons for the belief in colonialism during this period were –

1. Longing for profit

2. Increase the power of mother country

3. Avoiding punishment in mother country

4. Changing the religion of the local people and incorporating them into the religion of the colonists