Imperialism quiz

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

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

What was the Berlin Conference?

• when Africa was divided up by Europeans

• A rebellion by India

• a German holiday

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

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

• imperialism

• militarism

• alliances

• socialism

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

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

What three things helped Europeans conquer Africa?

• Maxim gun

• steamboat

• quinine

• all of the above

Who initially controlled India?

• British East India Company

• Dole Fruit Company

• The Raj

• the Sepoys