Imperialism 1
Know the country that this person traveled to: JAMES COOK
Australia
What was the nickname that the Westerners gave to the Chinese rebels because of their physical exercise habits, or martial arts?
Boxers
Although the Chinese army joined them in the end, the Boxer Rebellion and uprising was started almost entirely by which group?
Peasants
What term does this definition go with: "a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force."
Imperialism
Which nation had the strongest naval military in the world during this time?
Great Britain
Before it gained independence in the 20th century, the country of India was colonized by
Great Britain
Know the country that this event belonged to: MEIJI RESTORATION
Japan
Name the country this event belonged to: OPIUM WAR
China
This British Empire flooded Chinese markets with this product to offset their massive spending on tea:
Opium
Name at least 4 of the country's or continents that experienced Imperialism from Europeans or America?
India, Australia, Africa, China. Japan
This war was started by the British against the Chinese, because of the Chinese government's efforts to force the halt of illegal drug sales in China.
The First Opium War
What did the British originally use Australia for?
Prison
Which explorer led an expedition in 1770 claiming Australia for Great Britain?
James Cook
What Country in Africa did King Leopold have control over/own?
Congo
What was the Black Death?
A disease that killed many people in Europe
Which African colony known for inhumane treatment had been the personal property of King Leopold II from 1885 until 1908?
Belgian Congo
The Scramble for Africa is the period in which several European countries were competing for land and natural resources in Africa during the 1800s. The period began with this meeting of European leaders:
Berlin Conference
In the 18th century, France and Britain fought for control of India. They both wanted access to India's resources like sugar, salt, and tea. Eventually, the ____________________ took control of India for Britain in the early 1800s. The Company worked like a government, planning defense, providing services, and signing treaties with local rulers.
British East India Company
The Sepoy Rebellion began in India after new rifles were introduced to the Sepoys. In order to load the rifle, the Sepoys needed to bite the cartridge open. It was common belief that the cartridges were greased with pork and beef fat. Pork is regarded unclean by Muslims, and cows are considered a sacred animal for Hindus. Why were the Sepoys upset by this?
The Sepoy felt like their religious beliefs were being violated.
Which famous explorer visited China during the Yuan dynasty as a young merchant?
Marco Polo
European countries were interested in establishing colonies in Asia because they wanted to control which industry?
Spice Trade
In 1868, the public's unhappiness with trade treaties between Japan and Western nations led to the overthrow of the shogun and the establishment of a new Meiji ("enlightened") ___________.
Emperor
During the 1800s, how was Japan able to remain independent when European countries had gained control over many of the other Asian countries?
Japanese leadership accepted foreign contact and modernization.
In 1914, what were the only two independent countries in Africa? Name at least one for credit
Ethiopia and Liberia
The name of Ghengis Khan's grandson who completed the conquest of China begun by Genghis Khan and became the first Yuan ruler of all of China?
Kublai Khan