Imperialism Flashcard

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What do the dark-gray areas on this map represent?

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the British Empire

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Which area of the world was most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference?

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Africa

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The terms spheres of influence, extraterritoriality, and mandates are most closely associated with

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imperialism

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Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

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Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.

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A major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion was to

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remove foreign influences

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Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa? Options: Land was distributed equally between social classes. Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries. Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers. Timbuktu became the center of great learning.

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Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers

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The Berlin Conference is most closely associated with the colonization of

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Africa

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Which description of trade patterns best represents the relationship between Africa and Europe during the late 19th century? Options: Trans-Saharan trade caravans led by Europeans were the most profitable., South Africa was of no interest to European traders, Raw materials were shipped from Africa to European industries, Rivers were the key highways connecting Europeans to much of the African interior.

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Raw materials were shipped from Africa to European industries

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This series of events is most closely associated with the
Opium War (1839–1842)
Taipin Rebellion (1850–1864)
Boxer Rebellion (1898–1901)

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growing concerns about the influence of the West in China

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One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to obtain markets for their manufactured goods.

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obtain markets for their manufactured goods