Nationalism and Imperialism Review

Which European country controlled the Suez Canal?

• Britain
• France
• Italy
• Germany

All of the following are reasons for Imperialism EXCEPT

• raw materials
• slaves
• new markets for trade
• national pride and power

Which of the following was a cause for the New Imperialism that began in the 1850's?

• Nationalism
• Economic Competition
• Missionary Spirit and Social Darwinism
• All of the Above

Which meeting called for the division of AFRICA?

• Yalta Conference
• Paris Peace Conference
• Berlin Conference
• McCartney Mission

Which of the following best describes the Sepoy Rebellion?

• The attack by British soldiers on Dutch farmers in South Africa
• The Qing government's response to the British bringing Opium to China
• The uprising of Indian soldiers protesting against British rule
• A nationalist uprising in China against European interference

What British colony was known as Britain's "jewel in the crown?"

• Burma
• Malay States
• India
• Borneo

What was the effect of developing cash crop plantations on AFRICAN families?

• Many African families benefited from cotton crops
• Potatoes an corn became important cash crops
• It increased their living standard and gave them more money to feed themselves
• They replaced food crops resulting in the poverty and starvation of many African families

Why was the race for colonies so strong in Europe?

• There was a million pound prize for the nation that gained the most land
• The desire to help Africans was strong throughout these nations
• Competition was motivated by Nationalism and the desire for power and prestige
• Competition was NOT strong

What was the term for the belief that Europeans and the rich are superior to other races and the poor?

• Imperialism
• Communism
• Capitalism
• Social Darwinism

What was the term for the taking over of a weaker country by a stronger one?

• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Communism
• Capitalism