African Imperialism
Indian Imperialism
Motives and Effects of Imperialism
Independence Rebellions
Chinese Imperialism
100
1. What was a major reason European nations competed for control of Africa during the second half of the 1800s? A) Africa had a wealth of natural resources. B) Slave labor was needed in the Americas. C) African nations offered religious and political freedom. D) Europeans needed land for their excess population.
A) Africa had a wealth of natural resources.
100
The Sepoy Rebellion is considered an important event in Indian history because it was one cause of the A) independence movement in India B) secession of Bangladesh from Pakistan C) establishment of French colonies in India D) creation of the Mughal Empire by Muslims
A) independence movement in India
100
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism? A) Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe. B) European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars. C) European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture. D) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
D) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
100
Which African group centralized its rule and adopted new military techniques that challenged the power of the British and the Boers in South Africa? A) Zulu B) Ashanti C) Ibo D) Masai
A) Zulu
100
Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution? a. ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte b. nationalization of the Church c. outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety d. demand of the Third Estate for more political power
What is d. demand of the Third Estate for more political power
200
Which was a major effect of European rule in Africa? A) decreased dependence of African nations on imports B) development of subsistence agriculture C) improved transportation and communication systems D) increased use of barter
C) improved transportation and communication systems
200
"It has impoverished the dumb millions by a system of progressive exploitation. . . . It has reduced us politically to serfdom. It has sapped the foundation of our culture . . . and degraded us spiritually." — Mohandas Gandhi, 1930 In the statement, the "It" referred to by Gandhi is A) British imperialism in India B) India's involvement in World War II C) the exploitation of the proletariat by the bourgeoisie D) the British endorsement of apartheid in South Africa
A) British imperialism in India
200
The Berlin Conference in 1884 was significant because it A) promoted Belgium as a world power B) established rules for the European division of Africa C) called for a war against England D) ensured ethnic harmony in the Middle East
B) established rules for the European division of Africa
200
The Sepoy Rebellion is considered an important event in Indian history because it was one cause of the A) independence movement in India B) secession of Bangladesh from Pakistan C) establishment of French colonies in India D) creation of the Mughal Empire by Muslims
A) independence movement in India
200
What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China? A) Japan gained control of Hong Kong. B) Kublai Khan rose to power in China. C) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers. D) Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek) fled to Taiwan.
C) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.
300
The White Man's Burden. "Take up the White Man's burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your captives' need; To wait, in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half devil and half child. . . ." — Rudyard Kipling, 1899 This stanza from Kipling's poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western colonial powers to A) learn from the people they conquered B) teach their colonies how to produce manufactured goods C) civilize the people they controlled D) welcome less developed countries as equals
C) civilize the people they controlled
300
The government of Great Britain built railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to A) prepare India for independence B) strengthen its political and economic control in India C) secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders D) help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
B) strengthen its political and economic control in India
300
Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference? A) Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups. B) Monarchies were restored throughout Europe. C) The slave trade with South America was eliminated. D) The League of Nations was formed.
A) Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.
300
The Boxer Rebellion and the work of Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen) are most closely associated with the A) Long March B) Golden Age of China C) Cultural Revolution D) rise of nationalism in China
D) rise of nationalism in China
300
What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China? A) Japan gained control of Hong Kong. B) Kublai Khan rose to power in China. C) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers. D) Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek) fled to Taiwan.
C) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.
400
The Berlin Conference in 1884 was significant because it A) promoted Belgium as a world power B) established rules for the European division of Africa C) called for a war against England D) ensured ethnic harmony in the Middle East
B) established rules for the European division of Africa
400
Which feature of present-day Indian society was introduced by the British during colonial times? A) large foreign trade surplus B) rigid social class system C) central control of population growth D) parliamentary system of government
D) parliamentary system of government
400
After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were A) in need of land for their surplus populations B) competing for raw materials and markets C) determined to bring Christianity to the Moslem world D) interested in completing their geographic knowledge of the world
B) competing for raw materials and markets
400
One similarity between the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion is that they A) opposed European imperialism B) ended an established dynasty C) resulted in the redistribution of land D) instituted communist governments
A) opposed European imperialism
400
During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to A) profit from the ivory trade B) introduce Islam to the Chinese people C) gain commercial advantages in China D) obtain human rights for Chinese citizens
C) gain commercial advantages in China
500
Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries? A) Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography. B) Europeans possessed more advanced military technology. C) Europeans wanted to learn about African cultures. D) Africans wanted to trade with European nations.
B) Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
500
"Great Britain was able to dominate India for almost 200 years because A) the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a western-style political system B) differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India C) Indian villagers favored British rule D) most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was
B) differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India
500
Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support? a. Universal suffrage is a basic human right. b. Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government. c. Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups. d. Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society.
What is c. Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups
500
One way in which the Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Zulu resistance in southern Africa, and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that each resulted from A) government policies of ethnic cleansing B) attempts by democratic forces to overthrow the monarchy C) native reaction to foreign interference in the region D) government denial of access to fertile farmland
C) native reaction to foreign interference in the region
500
The Opium Wars in China and the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan resulted in A) the economic isolation of China and Japan B) an increase in Chinese influence in Asia C) the beginning of democratic governments in China and Japan D) an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia
D) an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia
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