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Which of the following best characterizes the Industrial Revolution's initial impact on European society?
A. Immediate improvement in working conditions
B. Rapid urbanization and the rise of factory towns
C. Decreased social inequality
D. Reduction in child labor
B. Rapid urbanization and the rise of factory towns
Simon Bolivar's vision for Latin America included:
A. Continued Spanish rule
B. A unified confederation of states
C. British protectorate status
D. Communist government system
B. A unified confederation of states
Which of the following best describes the concept of "New Imperialism" in the late 19th century?
A. A focus on establishing trading posts only
B. The direct political and economic control of territories by European powers
C. A system of voluntary cooperation between nations
D. The establishment of religious missions exclusively
B. The direct political and economic control of territories by European powers
What was the primary purpose of the "civilizing mission" ideology?
A. To promote cultural exchange
B. To justify European colonization
C. To establish democratic governments
D. To end tribal conflicts
B. To justify European colonization
The Zulu resistance to British imperialism was characterized by:
A. Peaceful negotiations
B. Military alliance with other African nations
C. Guerrilla warfare tactics
D. Advanced military organization under Shaka Zulu
B. Military alliance with other African nations
The French Revolution's Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was most directly influenced by:
A. Ancient Roman law
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. American Declaration of Independence
D. Medieval French customs
C. American Declaration of Independence
The Opium Wars resulted in:
A. China's complete isolation
B. British withdrawal from Asia
C. Unequal treaties favoring Western powers
D. Chinese military modernization
C. Unequal treaties favoring Western powers
What was the primary motivation behind European imperialism in Africa during the 19th century?
A. Humanitarian concerns
B. Religious conversion
C. Economic exploitation and access to raw materials
D. Cultural exchange programs
C. Economic exploitation and access to raw materials
Which of these was NOT a major imperial power during this period?
A. Greece
B. Britain
C. France
D. Belgium
A. Greece
What role did Christian missionaries play in imperialism?
A. They opposed colonization entirely
B. They focused solely on religious conversion
C. They served as cultural intermediaries
D. They led military conquests
C. They served as cultural intermediaries
What was a major consequence of the Latin American independence movements of the early 1800s?
A. Immediate democracy in all former colonies
B. Complete equality for indigenous peoples
C. Continued power of Creole elites
D. Return of Spanish control
C. Continued power of Creole elites
. The concept of "scientific socialism" was developed by:
A. Adam Smith
B. Friedrich Engels
C. Auguste Comte
D. Jeremy Bentham
B. Friedrich Engels
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was significant because it:
A. Granted independence to African nations
B. Established rules for colonizing Africa among European powers
C. Created an African union
D. Ended the slave trade
B. Established rules for colonizing Africa among European powers
The concept of Social Darwinism was used to:
A. Promote racial equality
B. Justify imperial expansion and racial hierarchy
C. Advance scientific research
D. Improve colonial education
B. Justify imperial expansion and racial hierarchy
Which of these was NOT a major tool of imperial control?
A. Christian missionaries
B. Democratic elections
C. Military force
D. Economic dependency
B. Democratic elections
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was characterized by:
A. Complete isolation from Western influences
B. Rejection of modernization
C. Selective adaptation of Western practices
D. Full democratization of society
C. Selective adaptation of Western practices
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885:
A. Ended colonialism in Africa
B. Established rules for African colonization
C. Granted African independence
D. Created African democracy
B. Established rules for African colonization
Which technology was most crucial to European imperial expansion in the 19th century?
A. Steam power and railways
B. Hot air balloons
C. Mechanical clocks
D. Wind-powered ships
A. Steam power and railways
What was a major effect of the Opium Wars?
A. China gained control over British trade
B. China was forced to open more ports to foreign trade
C. Britain withdrew from Asia
D. Japan colonized China
B. China was forced to open more ports to foreign trade
Which technological advancement most improved communication within empires?
A. Postal systems
B. Telegraph lines
C. Smoke signals
D. Messenger services
B. Telegraph lines
Which factor most significantly contributed to the success of the Haitian Revolution?
A. Support from the French government
B. Leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture
C. Spanish military assistance
D. British naval blockade
B. Leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture
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Mr Burse
The "Scramble for Africa" resulted in:
A. African independence movements
B. The end of European colonialism
C. The partition of Africa among European powers
D. A unified African government
C. The partition of Africa among
Which African kingdom successfully resisted European colonization until 1935?
A. Ethiopia
B. Egypt
C. Congo
D. Morocco
A. Ethiopia
The "Open Door Policy" primarily affected:
A. Africa
B. India
C. China
D. South America
C. China