Western Imperialism and Nationalism in Asia

According to this scholar, a national community is a result of a long historical process with people having a shared expectations and aspirations

• Johann Gottlieb Fichte

• Ernest Renan

• Cesar Adib Majul

• Benedict Anderson

Nationalism encompasses two phenomena: the attitudes and actions of members of a nation.

• True

• False

Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th century western imperialism?

• Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

• Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.

• European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars.

• European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.

A concession or having a special trading privileges, rights, or access to the resources of another territory is a form of imperialism

• True

• False

The following were the reasons for British success in India EXCEPT for:

• Superior military and naval power

• Divide and conquer policy

• Direct control to the economy

• Cultural reforms in the society

India was a British protectorate all throughout its domination until India’s independence after the Second World War.

• True

• False

The results of the Opium War (1839-1842) indicate that China was

• still a major military power.

• rapidly building a modern industrial economy.

• not strong enough to resist Western demands.

• accepting Western nations as equal trading partners.

The 1911 revolution failed to establish a republican government in China.

• True

• False

The major objective of the Meiji Restoration was to focus on

• isolating Japan and eliminating foreign influences.

• reforming the political structure by instituting a democratic form of government.

• maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States among other western powers.

• adopting western ways and modernize Japan in order to compete with western nations.

The following changes adopted In Japan during the Meiji period contributed to its militarization EXCEPT for:

• Abolishment of feudalism and the samurai class

• Proclamation of the Imperial Oath of Five Articles

• Building factories and industries for the economy

• Adopting western customs for court or official ceremonies