Imperialism

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources
• They wanted land to develop new types of ships
• They wanted to create a perfect society
• They wanted to learn new languages

Who was excluded from the Berlin Conference?

• representatives for the US
• representatives of European countries
• representatives of African countries
• representatives of the 3rd Estate

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This country in Asia was known as Britain's "Crown Jewel".

• China

• India

• Manchuria

• Korea

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

• True

• False

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 

• Great Britain
• Italy
• France
• Germany

What two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?

• Great Britain and France 
• Germany and Italy
•  France and Italy
•  Germany and Great Britain 

What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

• opium
• gold
• tea
• silk

What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To kill all foreigners through hand to hand combat
• To rid the country of British influence by means of a boxing tournament
• To get rid of foreigners by killing all those who would not leave, especially Christian Missionaries