Imperialism Test

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.

The Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion are best characterized as responses to

• civil conflicts in African colonies

• imperialist practices of European countries

• rivalries between Asian nations

• wars of Russian aggression

The primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to

• end foreign influence in China

• introduce Marxism to East Asia

• increase the importation of opium into China

• reverse reforms enacted by Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)

The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as   

• Berlin Conference
• Social Darwinism
• Sphere of Influence
• Scramble for Africa

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

• Democratic Revolutions 
• World War I 
• Industrialization 
• The Renaissance 

When a strong country takes over a weaker country for economic, social or political reasons it is called

• industrialization
• miliatrism
• imperialism
• nationalism

Which of the following are economic reasons western nations pursued imperialism?

• new sources of raw materials

• new markets for goods

• spreading western civilization

• new ventures, businesses, and enterprises

• converting local peoples to Christianity

Why were Europeans so successful in conquering and influencing Asian and African nations during the 1800s?

• Asian and African peoples surrendered and did not resist European colonization.

• These civilizations were in decline and had inferior technology compared to the Europeans.

• Superior Asian technology prevented Europeans from influencing this region of the world.

• The slave trade had strengthened African kingdoms enough they could resist European conquest attempts.

Which of these describe indirect rule?

• Imperial countries send their own officials to govern
• Imperial countries give back territory
• Imperial countries use local leaders
• Imperial countries give up their sphere of influence

What is a colony?

• The result of imperialism; when a foreign country owns you
• When you are best buddies with another country
• A place where ants live
• When you are at war with another country