Imperialism Unit Review

What two things encouraged the growth of Imperialism during the Industrial Revolution?

• need for raw materials

• decline of industrialism

• rise of European nation states

• competition for overseas markets

The Boxer Rebellion was -

• a response to the growth of imperialism in China

• a response to the demands for industrialization in China

• the successful overthrow of China's Qing dynasty

• A direct result of the Opium Wars

What are two reasons why the Suez Canal was built by Britain and important to European nations?

• It enabled the potential invasion of Europe by Asian powers

• shortened the route from Britain to its colonies in India and Asia

• established a direct sea trade route from Europe to Asia

• It allowed Asian nations to trade on Asian terms

What concept grew in popularity as industrialized nations came to need more natural resources to grow their economies?

• nationalism

• imperialism

• capitalism

• communism

Which form of imperialism is characterized by the economic control of an area by an industrialized power, especially in China?

• republicanism

• protectorate

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

Which form of imperialism is characterized by the direct control of a colony by a European power?

• protectorate

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

• economic imperialism

Traditional industries in colonies were displaced because -

• industrial goods flooded the colonies

• European militaries ran them inland from coastal areas

• local craftsman stopped wanting to practice their craft

• the Christianization of the colonies

What was the effect of the United States' policies in Japan during the 1850s?

• Japan isolated itself from Europe

• Japan remained a feudal country

• Japan opened its ports to foreign trade

• Japan defeated the US in World War 1

What event led to an agreement by European powers to divide Africa into colonies and protectorates?

• 1815 Congress of Vienna

• 1885 Berlin Conference

• 1918 Treaty of Versailles

• 1871 Treaty of Versailles

What secret society started a rebellion which killed many foreigners before it was put down by an international force?

• Qing

• Beagles

• Opium

• Boxers