Imperialism in Africa
What resource was highly valued in the Congo under King Leopold II?
A. Cotton
B. Rubber
C. Diamonds
D. Coal
Answer: B; Rubber
What was the main goal of the British East India Company in India?
A. To spread democracy
B. To make money
C. To protect Indian traditions
D. To promote British culture
Answer: B ; To make money
What sparked the Opium War?
A. Clashes between British merchant ships and Chinese warships
B. Britain’s refusal to trade tea
C. China’s refusal to accept British goods
D. A famine in China
Answer: A ; Clashes between British merchant ships and Chinese warships
What was one major idea promoted during the Enlightenment?
A. Natural rights
B. Absolute monarchy
C. Military expansion
D. Caste systems
Answer: A ; Natural rights
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
A. To divide African territories among European powers
B. To create trade agreements between Europe and Africa
C. To abolish slavery in Africa
D. To establish African independence
Answer: A; To divide African territories among European powers
What religious practice did the British ban in India, angering some Indians?
A. Child marriage
B. Sati
C. Pilgrimages
D. Caste system rituals
Answer: B ; Sati
What treaty ended the Opium War?
A. Treaty of Beijing
B. Treaty of Hong Kong
C. Treaty of Nanjing
D. Treaty of Guangzhou
Answer: C ; Treaty of Nanjing
What event began the French Revolution in 1789?
A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
B. The Napoleonic Wars
C. The Storming of the Bastille
D. The Industrial Revolution
Answer: C ; The Storming of the Bastille
How did Europeans exploit African diversity to maintain control?
A. By promoting African unity
B. By using African leaders as allies
C. By pitting different ethnic groups against each other
D. By building schools to spread European culture
Answer: C; By pitting different ethnic groups against each other
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
A. The banning of Hinduism
B. The destruction of Indian industries
C. Rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat
D. British control over Indian railroads
Answer: C ; Rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat
What was the main goal of the Boxer Uprising?
A. To promote trade with Europe
B. To drive out foreign influences from China
C. To establish a democracy in China
D. To end the opium trade
Answer: B ; To drive out foreign influences from China
What was Napoleon’s legal code called?
A. The French Civil Code
B. The Napoleonic Code
C. The Revolution Code
D. The Code of Law
Answer: B ; The Napoleonic Code
What infrastructure did Europeans build in Africa to benefit themselves?
A. Factories
B. Railroads
C. Schools
D. Ports for African trade
Answer: B; Railroads
What does the term “British Raj” refer to?
A. British control over Indian soldiers
B. British colonial rule in India
C. A type of Indian law system
D. An Indian independence movement
Answer: B ; British colonial rule in India
What did the Open Door Policy propose?
A. That China’s trade remain open to all nations equally
B. That China stop trade with Japan
C. That China limit trade to one port
D. That China adopt Western culture
Answer: A ; That China’s trade remain open to all nations equally
What industry was the first to industrialize during the Industrial Revolution?
A. Railroads
B. Factories
C. Textiles
D. Steel
Answer: C ; Textiles
Which African country successfully resisted colonization?
A. Nigeria
B. Ethiopia
C. South Africa
D. Congo
Answer: B; Ethiopia
What was one economic impact of British imperialism on India?
A. The promotion of Indian industries
B. The destruction of Indian hand-weaving industries
C. The elimination of taxes on Indian goods
D. The improvement of Indian farming practices
Answer: B ; The destruction of Indian hand-weaving industries
Who led the movement to rebuild China on the “Three Principles of the People”?
A. Empress Ci Xi
B. Emperor Guang Xu
C. Hong Xiuquan
D. Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)
Answer: D ; Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)
What was one reason European nations pursued imperialism during the 19th century?
A. To spread industrial technology
B. To promote democratic governments worldwide
C. To end global conflicts
D. To gain raw materials and new markets
Answer: D ; To gain raw materials and new markets