East Asia Imperialism Review

China and Britain fought a war over:

• the Korean peninsula

• conquests along the Nile River

• opium production and distribution

• the elimination of the samurai

Imperialism led to political tensions between European countries?

• True

• False

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

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?

• sphere of influence
• Pan-Americanism
• protectorate
• dollar diplomacy

What changes did the Meiji Restoration bring about in Japan?

• government ownership and control over all business and production

• moderate reforms that slowly transformed industry, government and society

• rapid industrialization, modernization and changes in government and society

• strong nationalism and a return to traditional values and social structure

Matthew Perry arrived with a fleet of American ships to open up the ports of this country, which was isolated

• Japan

• China

• Korea

• India

After they lost the Opium War, foreign countries (especially England) had more control over this large nation

• China

• Japan

What product did England want?

• opium

• Silver

• tea

• silk

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

• need to maintain a traditional society

• desire for a modern industrialized society

• colonization by Western nations

• encouragement of foreign investment