Which term describes the practice of establishing political dominance over a region for economic and political gain?

• A. Imperialism
• B. Hegemony
• C. Colonialism
• D. Neocolonialism

Answer: (C)

Colonialism involves establishing political dominance over a region by creating and ruling colonies to extract resources and extend the dominator’s power. This direct control over a territory for economic gain fits the description in the question, making it the best fit. Imperialism describes the broader policy of extending power, which can include colonies but isn’t limited to them. Hegemony is about leadership or influence without formal political control, and neocolonialism refers to indirect economic control after formal empires. So the term that most precisely captures the idea of direct political dominance over a region for economic and political gain is colonialism.