Global Imperialism

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800’s?

• new nations were based upon old tribal boundaries
• the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded
• the continent was divided equally among the colonial powers
• African unity was encouraged

The Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they

•  restored power to the hereditary monarchies
• attempted to reject the traditional cultures in these countries
• resisted foreign influence in these countries
• reestablished the power of religious leaders

During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the

• Chinese were eager to adopt western culture
• Europeans had technologically superior military forces
• Europeans were willing to adopt Chinese customs
• Chinese lacked raw materials and resources 

Nationalism is best defined as

• the achievement of world peace and global understanding
• the desire to take over other societies by force
• a method of solving basic economic problems of the society
• the loyalty of a people to their values, traditions, and a geographic region

In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the

• industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials
• desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world
• European belief in human rights for all people
• requests of developing nations for modern machines and technology

The economic system that dominated imperialism was

• communism
• capitalism
• mercantilism
• manorialism

Which of the following was not a major cause of the Sepoy Rebellion (1857)?

• The British were violating the religion and culture of the Indian people
• Sepoys disliked being sent to foreign lands to fight for the British
• Mohandas Gandhi instructed the Sepoys to disobey their superior officers
• The British were exploiting India economically

In Japan, a major economic problem has been the lack of

• natural resources
• investment capital
• skilled labor
• experienced management

Which statement best describes events in Japan during the period of the Meiji Restoration?

• Japan sought to isolate itself from world affairs
• Rapid industrialization and economic growth occurred
• Local lords increased their power over the Japanese emperor
• Agriculture was taken over by the government

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

• have extended families
• come into frequent contact with other groups
• adhere to traditional social values
• have a strong oral history