Cornell Notes Topic / Objective: Name: Jack Andrew Joa Colonies and Spheres of Influence in Asia Class: Chapter 17.3 Notes Period: Date: Essential Question: Colonies and Spheres of Influence in Asia Questions: Notes: Colonies and Spheres Colony: ? A country or area under the full or partial political control of of Influence: another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settler from that country. Sphere of Influence: ? Is an area within which the political and economic interests of one nation are more important than of other nations. A sphere of influence does not involve sending your people over to a country to live there to control it. India: Early 1600s: