WH Imperialism Review 2022

What were the Europeans’ motives for imperialism?

• Economic

• Political

• Military

• Social

• All of the above

Between 1870 and 1914, Europeans built vast colonial empires that seized control of

• China and much of Southeast Asia

• Japan, Korea and the Philippines

• Most of Africa, India and much of Southeast Asia

• None of the above

Which of the following made it possible for European countries to dominate such a large area of the globe?

• culture

• religious beliefs

• language

• technology

After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were

• in need of land for their surplus populations.

• competing for raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods.

• determined to bring Christianity to the Muslim world.

• interested in completing their geographic knowledge of the world

The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that

• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

• Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help.

• imperialism was opposed by most Europeans.

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial people.

The Sepoy Mutiny in India, and the Boxer Rebellion in China were similar in that they

• restored power to the hereditary monarchies

• attempted to reject the traditional cultures in these countries.

• were nationalistic movements to resist foreign influence.

• reestablished the power of religious leaders.

During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the

• Chinese were eager to adopt Western culture.

• Europeans had technologically superior military forces

• Europeans were willing to adopt Chinese customs.

• Chinese lacked raw materials and natural resources.

All of the following can be construed as positive effects of imperialism except

• the construction of railroads

• The introduction of cash crops into native economies.

• The introduction of modern medicine to fight tropical disease.

• The conversion of spoken languages into written form.

In 19th -century China, the Opium War resulted in

• the control of Hong Kong being returned to China.

• the granting of extra-territorial rights for Chinese citizens in Great Britain

• an increase in European spheres of influence in China.

• the removal of all British naval forces from China.

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

• they sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism

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