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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe three major areas of the world that were “imperialized” wereAfrica, North America, South AmericaAfrica, North America, OceaniaAfrica, Oceania, AsiaAsia, North America, South America
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was an economic reason which led to imperialism?The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.The Europeans needed raw materials for their factories.The Europeans needed fueling stations for their naval ships.The Europeans wanted a larger empire.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of the Zulu War,the British lost the colony in South Africathe British gained the colony of South Africa and made their empire larger.the natives were allowed to keep their land.the Boers got to keep the colony of South Africa.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a reason for imperialism?The imperial countries needed ports for their naval ships.The imperial countries wanted a sea route to North America.The imperial countries wanted to teach Islam to the people of Asia and Africa.The imperial countries wished to learn the native religions of Africa and Asia.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn the 1800s, the countries of Europe began to take over parts of China and didn’t allow other countries to trade in their parts. This was an example of:a sphere of influenceSocial Darwinisma protectorateThe White Man’s Burden
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was the most important motivation for imperialism?Economic reasons due to the Industrial RevolutionSocial and cultural reasonsMilitary reasonsThe desire for glory and power
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1800s, many Europeans traveled to Africa and Asia to teach Christianity. This is “best" described as an example of:White Man’s BurdenSocialismSocial DarwinismGold, God, Glory
- 8. Multiple ChoiceSepoy was to India as Boxer was to ___________:South AfricaChinaJapanRussia
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat European country had the most colonies in Asia?Great BritainItalyFranceGermany
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Social Darwinism?It was the belief that the people of Asia and Africa were strong and that it was natural for them to take over the “weak” nations of Europe.It was the belief that the people of Asia and Africa were “weak” and that it was natural for the “strong” nations of Europe to take them as colonies.It was the belief that it was the duty of the Europeans to civilize the people of Asia and Africa.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the meaning of the statement, “The sun never sets upon the British empire?”Great Britain was the largest trading country in Europe.Great Britain had the most colonies in Africa and Asia.Great Britain had the strongest navy in the world.Great Britain had colonies spread throughout all areas of the world.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Africa called the “Dark Continent?”It had many thick jungles.The people of Africa did not travel to Europe often.The interior of the continent was unexplored.It was completely controlled by European countries.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceKing Leopold II of Belgiumwas interested in the rubber trade in southern Asia.would not give in to the demands of European missionaries to stop forced labor.worked to improve the lives of the African people of the Congo.forced African tribes to gather wild rubber in the Congo region.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceNationalism in European nations led to imperialism becausethe nations wanted fueling stations for their naval ships.the people of Africa and Asia were poor and in need of help.the countries of Europe were competing to become the strongest in power.because the Europeans wanted a market for goods made in factories
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe colony that was the “jewel” in Britain’s crown was:IndiaSouth AfricaAustraliaCanada
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe division of Africa washeld in the late 1980’s.was decided at the Brussels Conference.called the “scramble for Africa.”decided by the countries of Europe, with the help of African leaders.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Berlin Conference
was a meeting of African leaders to discuss the division of Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the slave trade in Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of colonies in Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of the colonies in southern Asia.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion had the following in commonThey both were successful in driving out the foreigners.They both resulted in more democratic governments.They both supported the spread of Christianity.They both lost their fights against the foreigners.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?The rebellion took place in Japan.The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.The Boxers were defeated by the foreign countries of Russia, Japan, United States, France, Great Britain, and Germany.The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Open Door Policy?It led to an end to spheres of influence in China.It was first proposed by the U.S.It called for equal trading rights in China.All answers are correct.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was important about the African nations of Liberia and Ethiopia?They were the only nations to remain free from European control.They were the first nations to gain independence from the Europeans.They were the first nations to be taken over by the Europeans.They were both taken over by the United States.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich countries were the major imperial nations in the late 1800s?Japan, United States, France, Spain, Great Britain, GermanyRussia, Japan, Spain, France, Great Britain, GermanyRussia, Japan, United States, France, Great Britain, GermanyRussia, Japan, United States, Spain, France, Great Britain
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about the Opium War?China won the warIt was fought because Great Britain was selling opium to China.It was fought because China was selling opium to Great Britain.It was fought between China and the United States.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceGreat Britain took over the __________Canal and made the country of ___________ a protectorate.Suez; ChinaPanama; ColombiaPanama; EgyptSuez; Egypt
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat prompted US government to participate in 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy?Colonization of Pacific islands near Hawaii by European nationsKidnapping of Christian missionaries by Hawaiian nationalistsQueen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political influence of American sugar plantersKing Kalakaua's discussions with Japanese government to lease Pearl Harbor
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the goal of the Open Door policy?Peaceful transition of colonies to independent countriesCreation of organization to resolve international conflictsEqual access to trade in areas of China controlled by foreign governmentUnrestricted movement of US troops searching for bandits in Mexico
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat section of Africa did King Leopold of Belgium take over?CongoEthiopiaKenyaNigeria
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.superior to other culturesmisunderstood by Americansthe oldest culture in the worlda replica of Ancient Greek culture
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhen a stronger country takes over a weaker country.NationalismImperialismMilitarismAlliance System
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich African country successfully fought back against Europeans (Italians)?EthiopiaSouth AfricaNigeriaCongo
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe sepoys wereIndian soldiers.Bengal Hindus.Mughal princes.Sikh civil servants.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat continent did the Zulu War occur?AsiaAustraliaAfricaSouth America
- 33. Multiple ChoiceGreat pride in your nation and a want to improve it?NationalismRevolutionSuperPrideFanatic
- 34. Multiple Choicethe belief that some societies are better than othersSocial Darwinismexpansionismmilitarismcolonialism
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich two groups were in the Zulu War?Zulu & BritishUS & SpainIndians & BritishSouth Africans & British
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Spanish-American war occur?KoreaSpainAmericaCuba
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat forced the US's hand that made them declare war on Spain?poor treatment of the Cubanssinking of the USS Mainethe Zimmerman Telegramthey needed Spanish gold
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?KoreaSouth AfricaGuam, Puerto Rico, & the PhilippinesJapan
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWho defeated Russia's navy in a surprise attack in Port Arthur?KoreaJapanChinaUS
- 40. Multiple ChoiceJapan and Russia fought over trading rights in what country?KoreaJapanRussiaSouth Africa
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWho was excluded from the Berlin Conference?representatives for the USrepresentatives of European countriesrepresentatives of African countriesrepresentatives of the 3rd Estate
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat ushered in imperialismthe rise of capitalismindustrializationthe defeat of NapoleonThe Cottage industry
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich European nation imperialized the Congo for its rubber trees?BelgiumSpainGreat BritainFrance
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWho is an individual who leaves an area and travels to another to spread a religion?TouristMissionaryBusinessmanNationalist
- 45. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following statements about the Spanish-American War are true, exceptThe U.S. went to war with SpainCongress declared war after the sinking of the TitanicThe stated purpose was to free Cuba from Spain's controlTo this day, the U.S. owns the naval base at Guantanamo Bay
- 46. Multiple ChoiceToday, it is an independent country.CubaPhilippinesPuerto RicoA and B
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich country gained its empire in the Spanish-American War?EnglandFranceSpainthe United States
- 48. Multiple ChoiceToday the Panama Canal belongs to which country?PanamaColombiaNicaraguaThe United States
- 49. Multiple ChoiceFor most of the 20th Century, (1900's), the Panama Canal Zone belonged to which country?PanamaColumbiaNicaraguaThe United States
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWho did Japan copy to modernize?Chinathe westthe eastRussia
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat resulted from Commodore Matthew Perry's visit s to Japan?Japan became more isolatedJapan was forced to trade with the WestJapan being colonized by JapanJapan going to war against the United States
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Japan get involved in the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese War?to protect themselves from invasionto gain raw materials so they can industrializeto remain closed off from the worldto spread their culture to China
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Europeans not focus on gaining land in the 1800s?AsiaAfricaAntarticaAustralia
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWho did the rumor about rifle cartridges being greased in Pig and Cow fat upset?Atheists and MuslimsBuddhists and HindusChristians and JewsMuslims and Hindus
- 55. Multiple ChoiceThere were both positives and negatives to Imperialism.TrueFalse
- 56. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following happened at which event discussing how to handle imperialism in Africa?
Discussed the claiming of African lands.
All of Africa was divided up except for Liberia and Ethiopia
Europeans did not take into consideration ethnic, religious, or language when dividing.London AccordsParis ConferenceBerlin ConferenceAmsterdam Accords - 57. Multiple ChoicePrior to Imperialism, Japan practiced a policy of cutting themselves off from the outside world. This is known as..........ImperialismIsolationismWhite Man's BurdenMercantilism
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWho were hired Indian soldiers?ZulusBoxersSepoysRighteous and Harmonious Fists
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWho was the queen of Hawaii who resisted American control in Hawaii?ImperialismSphere of InfluenceOpen Door PolicyLiliuokalani
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the war between Russia and Japan over the desire for similar lands in Asia?Boxer RebellionRusso-Japanese WarYellow JournalismRough Riders
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