The Age of Imperialism.- Chapter 27 History test

The main cause of the ______ was Russia´s desire to gain land on the Black Sea from the Ottoman Empire to establish a warm weather port.

• Boer War

• Crimean War

• Sepoy Mutiny

• Berlin Conference

How did Menelik II keep colonial interest out of Ethiopia?

• He enlisted the help of neighboring African countries.

• He signed peace treaties with Britain, France and Italy.

• He signed a pact with Egypt and Algeria to fight against invaders.

• He exploited European rivalries and built a modern army.

In the 1800´s the Zulu chief ______ used highly disciplined warriors and good military organization to create a large state in southern Africa.

• Shaka

• Menelik II

• Raj

• Queen Liliuokalani

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The opposition of Dutch settlers to British policy in South Africa turned violent during the _______.

• Berlin Conference

• Crimean War

• Boer War

• Sepoy Mutiny

The ______ began after rumors spread among Indian soldiers that the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat.

• Crimean War

• Sepoy Mutiny

• Boer War

• Berlin Conference

_______ was a British colony in Africa that combined diverse cultures and long term rival groups

• Nigeria

• Raj

• Persia

• The Black Sea

Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

Which continent had the greatest number of British colonies?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• South America

On which of these continents did Britain control the smallest land area?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• South America

What was the goal of direct control?

• to use local government officials

• limited self-rule

• assimilation

• to develop future leaders