Imperialism Practice Test

In 1884, 14 European countries met to discuss the division of Africa at the -

• German Confederation

• Berlin Conference

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Berlin

Which of the following is NOT a reason behind European Imperialism?

• Social Darwinism

• Religious/Humanitarian beliefs

• Sovereignty

• Nationalism

Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Belgium

• Any African State

The 'White Man's Burden' referred to :

• The responsibility of European people to work hard

• The burden of responsibility to provide for one's family

• none of the options

• Industrialized nations should civilize Africa & Asia

The sepoys were:

• Bengal Hindus

• Indian soldiers

• British Muslims

• Mughal princes

The Sepoy Mutiny was rebellion against British rule over:

• better pay for Indian soldiers

• disregard for overtime hours/pay for Indian soldiers

• Better benefits for Indian soldiers

• disregard for religion/culture of Indian soldiers

What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Rights for Indians increased

• British government took direct control of India

• Indians gained independence

• Sepoys/ Indian government took control

The 'Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire referred to:

• Queen Victoria

• Africa

• Cecil Rhodes

• India

India was referred to the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Empire because:

• India was Britain's most valuable territory

• the sepoys/Indians were 'model' subjects

• It was located in the 'middle' of the British Empire

• it provided a valuable supply of diamonds, rubies, gold

The items in the box, are ALL forms of:

• Nationalism

• Industrialization

• The 'White Man's Burden'

• Imperialism