Imperialism

In the late 19th century, most European nations required their colonial territories to

• preserve their customs and traditions
• become industrial nations and compete in the world market
• import mineral resources from Europe
• purchase manufacutred goods from colonial powers

Which is the most accurate statement concerning the imperialism practiced by the United States and European nations at the end of the 19th century?

• It was carried out despite majority opposition in the home nations.
• It brought no changes or benefits to colonial areas. 
• It was promoted, in part, to seek raw materials for industries innt he imperialistic nations.
• It sought mainly to obtain areas for the resettlement of overcrowded populations.

During the 19th century, Western nations were able to gain control over parts of China mainly because

• the Chinese had a strong tradition of non-violence
• China lacked the military technology needed to stop the western nations
• China was promised aid for its industries
• the Chinese lacked a strong cultural identity

Between 1880 and 1914, which nations were most involved in colonizing Africa? 

• industrialized western European nations
• eastern European nations controlled by Russia
• East Asia nations seeking to establish new markets
• oil-rich Middle Eastern nations

The outcome of the Opium War showed that in the 19th century

• the Chinese army was the most highly disciplined army in the world
• China was no longer strong enough to resist Western demands for trading rights
• the Chinese people were successful in eliminating foreign influence
• the Chinese government preferred to continue the opium trade

One of the most important motives for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

• raw materials used in industries
• religious inspiration
• free labor for the Americas
• technologically innovative practices

What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th century China? 

• Japan gained control of Hong Kong
• Kublai Khan rose to power in China
• Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers
• Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek) fled to Taiwan

Which cause of imperialism contributed most to the decline of imperialism? 

• nationalism
• search for markets
• missionary activity
• capital investment

Which was a major result of European imperialism in sub-Saharan Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

• adoption of Islam as a dominant African religion
• decline of traditional African cultures
• strengthening of tribal organizations
• beginning of slavery

The primary goal of the Indian National Congress (1885-1947) was to 

• reform the Hindu religion
• partition India between Muslims and HIndus
• create a socialist society
• gain independence from Great Britain