Imperialism
Africa
India
China
100
Define imperialism
When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.
100
Which statement best expresses the Western perspective regarding Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”? (1) Europeans should preserve traditional cultures in Africa and Asia. (2) Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies. (3) Europeans suffered great hardships in exploring new trade routes to Asia. (4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples
(4) Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples Follow up- Who was noticeably excluded from the Berlin Conference?
100
What was the major cause of the Sepoy rebellion?
The use of pig and cow fat on gun cartridges which went against Muslim and Hindu religion.
100
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the (1) rivalry between China and Taiwan (2) domination of China by foreign powers (3) decline of European influence in East Asia (4) global effort to combat drug use
(2) domination of China by foreign powers
200
Name 2 goals of European Imperialism
Exploration, Political, Ideological, Religious, Economic.
200
The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800s were based primarily on A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers B.) east access to natural resources C.) natural geographic barriers D.) cultural differences between ethnic groups
A.) territorial claims of colonial rulers
200
What was the major effect of the Sepoy Rebellion?
The British government took control over India.
200
What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China? (1) Japan gained control of Hong Kong. (2) Kublai Khan rose to power in China. (3) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers. (4) Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek) fled to Taiwan.
(3) Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.
300
What was appropriate about the quote, “The sun never sets on the British Empire”?
The British empire had colonies that spanned around the world from Canada to Africa, India, China, and Australia.
300
One of the most important motives for the European “Scramble for Africa” in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of (1) raw materials used in industry (2) religious inspiration (3) free labor for the Americas (4) technologically innovative practices
(1) raw materials used in industry
300
Which aspect of life in India demonstrates the influence of the British colonial period? A.) constitutional government B.) arranged marriages C.) religious tradition of Hinduism D.) caste system
A.) constitutional government
300
During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to (1) profit from the ivory trade (2) introduce Islam to the Chinese people (3) gain commercial advantages in China (4) obtain human rights for Chinese citizens
(3) gain commercial advantages in China
400
How was England and other relatively small European nations able to maintain control over so much of the globe?
Superior military technology
400
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the (1) exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers (2) improvement of working conditions in Africa (3)African dependence on exportation of manufactured goods (4) African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”
(1) exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
400
The Sepoy Mutiny in India was an attempt to A. restore power to hereditary monarchies B. reject the traditional cultures in India C. resist foreign influence in these countries D. reestablish the power of religious leaders
C. resist foreign influence in these countries Follow up- What was the major cause of the Sepoy rebellion? Effect?
400
One way in which the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China are similar is that both attempted to (1) remove foreign influences (2) restore democracy (3) modernize their economy (4) end religious conflict
(1) remove foreign influences
500
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism? A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers. B.) European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars. C.) European nations would benefit from aspects of the conquered nation's cultures D.) Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
A.) Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
500
Where was the Suez Canal and what was its purpose?
Northern Africa through Egypt. It was designed as a way to cut down on travel time from Europe to Africa and Asia.
500
What was a principal reason for the success of European colonialism in India in the late 1800s? (1) Indians respected Europeans as representatives of an advanced civilization. (2) Europe was able to dominate military and commercial relations with India. (3) Europeans respected Indian laws and customs. (4) Many Indians adopted European religious practice
(2) Europe was able to dominate military and commercial relations with India. Follow up- Name 2 positive and 2 negative effects of British imperialism in India.
500
One result of the Opium War was that China (1) adopted democratic reforms (2) gained control of Hong Kong (3) regained control of Manchuria (4) was divided into spheres of influence
(4) was divided into spheres of influence Why was the treaty of Nanking considered an “unfair” treaty?