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Imperialism quiz

Authored by Libby Buchanan

History

9th - 12th Grade

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Imperialism quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Europeans only control a small part of Africa in the 1800s?

Europeans didn't need new markets

they had no natural resources

they were busy colonizing other places

Africa had powerful tribes, unnavigable rivers and Europeans were susceptible to disease

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was India the jewel in the crown?

they didn't resist British control

India's population and resources made it the most valuable.

India was controlled by a company

they had diamonds and gold to make crowns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Berlin Conference?

when Africa was divided up by Europeans

A rebellion by India

a German holiday

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a Social Darwinist argument in favor of imperialism?

Europe thought it had a duty to civilize others

Increased trade would benefit all

colonies would bring wealth and prestige to the home country

Europe needs more land for their growing population

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The seizure and control of one country by another is referred to as

imperialism

militarism

alliances

socialism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A sepoy is someone who

was Indian and served the British East India Company

an English governor of India

an Indian who fought for freedom

an Indian farmer who worked in British factories

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Sepoy rebellion occur?

Britain was afraid of Indian competition in business

British sepoys killed seven people

animal fat on rifle cartridges angered the sepoys

Indian factory workers were being mistreated

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