Imperialism Review

Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19^th Century?

• Ancient boundaries

• Imposed by Europeans

• Geographically logical

• Established by indigenous populations

The sepoys were

• Indian soldiers

• Bengal Hindus

• Mughal princes

• Sikh civil servants

The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africa should be

• Separated into ethnic groups

• Trained to function as leaders

• Watched over and taken care of

• Granted more rights and freedoms

What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Rights for Indians increased under British rule.

• The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers

• The British government took direct command of India

• Indians gained independence from Britain

The PRIMARY objective of the Boxer Rebellion was to

• Overthrow the Qing Dynasty

• Rid China of foreign influence

• Replace the Tokugawa shogunate

• Establish economic reforms in Japan

Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important?

• It allowed the Egyptians easy access to Europe

• It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia

• It protected Egypt against invasions from the east

• It protected Europe against invasions from the south.

Which of the following benefited the MOST from the Suez Canal?

• Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

• Ottoman Empire

Why was India called the “jewel in the crown”?

• It was the most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies.

• It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies and sapphires

• The sepoys were a perfects model of successful imperialism

• The success of India’s self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain

Which was NOT a reason for European imperialism in the 1800s?

• Nationalistic pride and competition

• Economic competition for new markets

• Belief in superiority of the European way of life

• Desire to increase the amount of soldiers for their armies

Some developing countries rely on a single cash crop such as cotton or sugar cane. The origin of this practice can often be traced to the

• Introduction of communism

• Establishment of democratic governments

• Colonization of the region

• Movements to gain independence