Unit 8/9 Test Review (Revolutions/Ind. Revolution

The Industrial Revolution is one of the biggest causes of European Imperialism what did the colonies have that European countries needed?

• Food

• Natural Resources (rubber, silver, cotton, etc)

• Great place to vacation

• People to work the factories

One result of the Opium War was that China---

• adopted democratic reforms

• gained control of Hong Kong

• regained control of Manchuria

• Was divided into "spheres of influence"

What was the principle reason for the success of European interference in China in the late 1800s?

• Europeans had superior military technology.

• Europeans respected Chinese laws and customs.

• Many Chinese adopted European religious practices.

• Most Chinese respected Europeans as having a more advanced civilization.

During the late 19th Century, which geographic factor attracted European imperialists to South Africa?

• smooth coastlines

• natural resources

• navigable rivers

• temperate climates

One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were---

• reactions to forms of European Imperialism

• movements to establish greater democracy

• efforts to restore trade monopolies

• struggles to Westernize their cultures

Which of the following statements is supported by the ideas of Karl Marx?

• Private ownership of businesses helps the workers.

• Industrialization benefited the wealthy and exploits the poor.

• Countries should benefit from their wealth of their colonies.

• Industrial capitalism benefits the workers and the owners

Based on the picture above, the Industrial Revolution…?

• Brought both positive and negative changes to the economies, the environment, and the transportation systems of industrialized countries

• Changed the transportation systems and the factory system, but had little effect on the environment.

• Caused intense air and water pollution but had little effect on urbanization and transportation.

• Led to widespread urbanization but had little effect on any other areas

One factor that played an important role in initiating the Industrial Revolution was the?

• Use of cottage industries in India.

• Invention of the automobile.

• Movement of families from cities to the countryside.

• Use of steam to power factory machinery.

The first Industrial Revolution in Great Britain was initially based on which of the following?

• Textiles

• Rubber

• Steel rails

• Electricity

One important impact of the inventions identified in the chart above was… ?

• A vast increase in the production of manufactured goods.

• An increase in the demand for hand-made products.

• A dramatic increase in agricultural production.

• A better understanding of the laws of nature.