Chapter 27 Review (Imperialism)

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:

• France
• Britain
• Belgium
• Russia

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

• it's always sunny in Britain

• it shows how large their empire was

• it shows how dangerous they were

• is a reference to the shiny money they had

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

Which statement is a true statement about David Livingstone?  

•  He helped increase the number of slaves who were taken from Africa.
•  His work made European countries become interested in Africa. 
• His came to explore Africa and make money. 
• He came to Africa to look for the source of the Nile River.

What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 

• Great Britain
• Italy
• France
• Germany