Imperialism in Asia/Latin America

When a stronger country takes over and controls a less powerful nation or territory economically, politically, and culturally, it is called....

• imperialism

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• nationalism

Approximately what percentage of the world was controlled by Western powers by the year 1900?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

• opium

• gold

• tea

Who fought in the Opium Wars?

• Britain and Japan

• Britain and Russia

• Britain and China

What happened due to the Opium Wars?

• China won and Great Britain was forced to stop trading with China
• Great Britain won and opened China up to trade with the West
• Great Britain won and took control of China's military

Which of the following became a British colony as part of the Treaty of Nanking?

• Hong Kong

• Shanghai

• Singapore

• Nanjing

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• To end the Boxer Rebellion

• To secure trading rights with China

• To establish a colony

Which two nations controlled the largest spheres of influence in China? (if you can read the map! if not choose #1)

• Britain and Russia

• Russia and France

• France and Britain

• Japan and Germany

A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:

• To remove foreign influence from China

• To expand their respective territories

• To receive international military support

What happened to the Boxers at the end of the rebellion?

• They were rounded up by their own government and executed.
• They were victorious in riding their country of foreigners. 
• They accepted the religious teachings of the foreign missionaries. 
• They became part of China's Imperial Army