Imperialism is a type of advocacy of empire. Its name originated from the Latin word "imperium", which means to rule over large territories. Imperialism is "a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means". Imperialism has greatly shaped the contemporary world. It has also allowed for the rapid spread of technologies and ideas. The term imperialism has been applied to Western (and Japanese) political and economic dominance especially in Asia and Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its precise meaning continues to be debated by scholars. Some writers, such as Edward Said, use the term more broadly to describe any system of domination and subordination organised with an imperial center and a periphery. 

Imperialism is defined as "A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force." Imperialism is particularly focused on the control that one group, often a state power, has on another group of people. This is often through various forms of "othering" (see other) based on racial, religious, or cultural stereotypes. There are "formal" or "informal" imperialisms. "Formal imperialism" is defined as "physical control or full-fledged colonial rule". "Informal imperialism" is less direct; however, it is still a powerful form of dominance. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Where did the word imperialism come from?
2. What were the origins of the word imperialism?
3. How did the word imperialism come about?
Q2:
1. What is the definition of imperialism?
2. What does imperialism mean?
3. What is meant by the term imperialism?
Q3:
1. What are the two kinds of imperialism?
2. What two forms of Imperialism exist?
3. What are the two ways that imperialism manifests?
Q4:
1. What is the definition of formal imperialism?
2. How can formal imperialism be defined?
3. What does Formal imperialism mean?
Q5:
1. What is the definition of informal imperialism?
2. How can informal imperialism be defined?
3. What does inFormal imperialism mean?
Q6:
1. What is the translation of imperium into English?
2. What does imperium translate to in English?
3. What is the English word for Imperium?
Q7:
1. Has the Western World been shaped by imperialism?
2. Has imperialism had an impact on the western world?
3. Has imperalism been an important factor in shaping the Western world?
Q8:
1. How does Edward Said talk about imperalism?
2. What does Edward Said think about imperialism?
3. What are Edward Said's thoughts regarding imperialism?
Q9:
1. Has imperialism ever been spread by military force?
2. Has military force ever been a way of putting imperialism into place?
3. Does the military get used sometimes to enforce imperalism?
Q10:
1. Is one of the uses of imperialism the focus of control over a group of people?
2. Is imperalism used as a means of exerting force on a group of people?
3. Does imperalism serve to enforce dominance over a group?
