Unit 4 Exam Review

In the early 1800s, Italy and Germany did not exist. Which of the following concepts played the biggest role in forming them?

• nationalism

• socialism

• industrialism

• capitalism

Which of the following individuals became famous for "realpolitik" style, and his policy of "blood and iron" used in the unification of Germany?

• Wilhelm I

• Frederick Barbarossa

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Otto von Bismarck

Which of the following Italian nationalists was most famous for the "red shirts" worn by his followers?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Victor Emmanuel

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Count Camillio di Cavour

The Balkan nations earned which nickname during the mid-1800s because of their volatility?

• "No Man's Land"

• "The Land Flowing With Milk and Honey"

• the "Place Where Empires Go to Die."

• the "Powder Keg of Europe."

The Two European countries that claimed the most land in Africa were:

• United States and Belgium

• Great Britain and Belgium

• France and Great Britain

• Belgium and France

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

• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.

• African unity was strongly encouraged.

• The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers A

• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries

Which of the following is NOT true about the Partition of Africa?

• Colonial powers completely dominated the continent of Africa.

• Most of Africa were spheres of influence.

• European conflicts carried over into their colonies in Africa

• Missionaries helped Christianity spread through Africa.

The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that"

• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

• Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

• Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples.

The country that King Leopold II brutally exploited in Africa for his own personal wealth was:

• The Congo

• Sudan

• Egypt

• South Africa

The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to:

• Eliminate poverty among Chinese peasants

• Bring Western-style democracy to China

• Restore trade between China and European nations

• Remove foreign influences from China.