Responses to Imperialism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a common consequence of wars resulting from Western imperialism?

• Increased cultural exchange

• Economic prosperity for colonized nations

• Loss of sovereignty for local populations

• Peaceful coexistence between colonizers and the colonized

Multiple Choice

Which of the following wars resulted in England gaining control over Hong Kong and dividing China into spheres of influence?

• The Boer Wars

• The Opium Wars

• The Russo-Japanese War

• The Spanish American War

Multiple Choice

How did imperial powers respond to independence movements in Africa during the Boer Wars?

• They supported independence

• They negotiated peace treaties

• They crushed independence movements

• They withdrew from Africa

Multiple Choice

Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Hong Kong and Singapore

• Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• South Africa and Egypt

• Manchuria and Korea

Open Ended

What role did rebellions play in the context of imperialism, as depicted in the final image?

Multiple Choice

Which event involved Indian soldiers rebelling against the British East India Company, resulting in Britain taking direct control of India?

• The Sepoy Mutiny

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Overthrow of Hawaii

• The Philippine Insurrection

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of the Boxer Rebellion in China?

• China was forced to pay massive reparations

• The rebellion was put down by the Eight Nation Alliance

• Britain took direct control of China

• Chinese groups were angry over foreign influence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a result of the Philippine Insurrection?

• US controlled the Philippines until 1946

• Filipinos gained independence immediately

• Emilio Aguinaldo led a peaceful protest

• US lost control of the Philippines

Open Ended

What were some of the economic benefits brought by imperialism, as described in the images?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a social benefit introduced during imperial rule?

• Opening of schools and universities

• Establishment of new trade routes

• Introduction of new crops

• Expansion of military bases

Multiple Choice

Wars were one of the responses to Western imperialism. Which of the following was NOT a common outcome of these wars?

• Colonized regions gained independence immediately after the wars

• Western powers often gained more territory

• Local populations suffered significant casualties

• Economic resources were exploited by imperial powers

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about responses to Western imperialism, what is one way that wars influenced the relationship between Western powers and the regions they sought to control?

Open Ended

What does the fact that so many indigenous people fought against imperial rule tell you about the supposed “benefits” imperial powers provided?