Imperialism Flashcard

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One similarity between the Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were _______.

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reactions to against European imperialism

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During the late 19th century, what geographic factor attracted European imperialists to Africa? Options: Smooth coastlines, Navigable rivers, Natural resources, Temperate climates

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Natural resources

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What was the principal reason for the success of European interference in China in the late 1800s?

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Europeans had superior military technology

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One result of the Opium War was that China _____.

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Was divided into “spheres of influence”

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How was Africa divided after the Berlin Conference?

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Any nation could claim land in Africa by notifying other nations & showing it could control the area

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The “White Man’s Burden” reflected an attitude of which of the following? sadness, faith, racism, humility

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racism

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Which area came under direct control of European powers during the late 19th century?

• South America
• Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• Russia

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Africa

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During the nineteenth century, Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies primarily to ____.

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Obtain raw materials for their factories

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The term Raj refers to the period of Indian history during which India was ____.

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Ruled by Britain.

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Which best illustrates a political motivation that influenced European imperialism?

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Britain and Germany seized territory in West Africa to prevent France from claiming more land and to maintain a balance of power.