Imperialism & World War I

Which country was carved into spheres of influence by European powers in the late 19^th century?

• India

• Japan

• China

• Korea

The states of India were controlled by who?

• Turkish ambassadors

• The East India Company

• Japanese traders

• American oil companies

Japan was opened to international trade by:

• War with China

• Russian ambassadors

• The East India Company

• An American trade expedition

During the late 19th century, Africa was colonized and controlled by:

• England and Russia

• Most major European countries

• France

• Muslim traders

During the time of imperialism India was an example of a British what?

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

• Foreign district

Nigeria was a country with its own internal government but under the protection of a foreign power is called a:

• colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

• Foreign district

The Suez Canal was:

• Controlled by the British and vital to their trade

• Built by the French and part of their colonial possessions

• Owned and operated by the Egyptians

• Declared an international trading post

Although the Open Door policy helped to moderate imperialist behavior in East Asia, it came too late to prevent the domestic explosion in China called the:

• Beijing Uprising

• Chinese Revolt

• Boxer Rebellion

• Imperialists' Downfall

The Indian Nationalist Party was a

• Business that dominated Indian trade

• Political movement towards nationalism for Indians

• Economic protest against foreign influence

• Armed conflict against the British in India

Newly formed alliances, nationalistic feelings, diplomatic failures, and competition for colonies are all causes of what major war?

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

• World War I