Imperialism Part I

Which British colony was considered the "jewel of the crown"?

• India
• China
• North America
• South Africa

After which event did China open itself to trade with Europeans?

• Opium War
• Meiji Restoration
• Sepoy Rebellion
• Russo-Japanese War

What is the taking over of a weak country by a stronger country?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism
• isolationism

What were "spheres of influence"?

• European nations controlled special trading and economic rights in specific areas of China.
• Europeans had specific areas of China in which they were free to convert the Chinese toChristianity.
• Europeans were only allowed to trade certain goods in China.
• Europeans could only live and work in certain parts of China.

What country forced Japan to end their isolationist policy?

• United States
• Great Britain
• China
• Russia

What was the main economic reason industrialized nations wanted to imperialize non-industrialized nations?

• to gain raw materials and new markets

• to spread Christianity and other religions

• to show their national pride and cultural superiority

• to build factories and canals

Which rebellion was a direct result of British insensitivity to Hindu and Muslim beliefs?

• Boer War
• Sepoy Rebellion
• Boxer Rebellion
• Crimean War

What was the goal of both the Sepoy Rebellion and Boxer Rebellion?

• to remove foreign influences
• to restore democracy
• to modernize the economy
• to end religious conflict

Which of the following was a response to Japan's growing nationalism and desire to protect itself from imperial aggression?

• Open Door Policy
• Isolatioism
• Meiji Restoration
• Opium War

What was the goal of the of the Taiping Rebellion in China?

• to eliminate poverty
• to eliminate religious differences
• to eliminate racism
• to eliminate absolute monarchies