Imperialism 01

The Industrial Revolution led to Imperialism because

• Industrialists wanted to use their wealth to protect native cultures
• Europeans planned on setting up huge factories across the world
• Europeans wanted to provide work for Southeast Asians
• It created a need for raw materials

Which of the following is NOT a reason that an imperialist power would establish control over a nation?

• To improve the standard of living to the native people
• To spread Christianity
• To use raw materials of the area
• To increase a sense of pride in their nation

What was a result of Europeans’ belief in Social Darwinism?

• Europeans thought resources should be shared equally among all people
• Europeans wanted their colonies to become democracies
• Europeans shared industrial resources with the people of Southeast Asia
• Europeans thought they were suppose to control inferior races

Which of the following was NOT a raw material desired by imperialist nations?

• Rubber
• Tea
• Machinery
• Sugar

The only Southeast Asian country to retain its independence in the 1800's was

• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Burma

Citizens of the colonies probably preferred indirect rule over direct rule because

• Their taxes would be lower
• The government would be more efficient
• There would be greater changes to their culture
• Foreigners would not be living in their country

Which of the following is NOT a negative effect to a colony?

• Death of the native people
• Loss of raw materials
• The building of railroads
• Loss of land

Which class played a key role in resisting colonial rule in Southeast Asia?

• Working class
• Elite ruling class
• Urban middle class
• Peasant farmers

Liberia remained free under US protection, what other country remained free?

• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Egypt
• Congo

The British created tensions by using ________ rule in their colonies.

• Self
• Direct
• Indirect
• Indigenous