Which of These Statements About Colonialism Is False

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about colonialism is false?

• A) Colonialism began as early as the 1600s.
• B) Much of Africa, Asia, and the Americas was colonized.
• C) All colonial powers were western European countries.
• D) Colonialism came to an end soon after the Second World War.

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Definitions:

Positive Illusions

Beneficial misperceptions or unrealistic beliefs about oneself, often relating to optimism or an inflated self-assessment, that can promote mental health and well-being.

Taylor And Brown

Refers to psychologists who proposed that positive illusions, including unrealistically positive self-evaluations, promote mental health.

Mentally Healthy

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with normal life stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Escape Self-Awareness

The attempt to avoid or distract oneself from reflecting on personal identity and feelings.