Imperialism Review

Which British trading company held control of India during the age of Imperialism?

• British East India Company

• Royal Trading Company

• Queen's Lion Spice Company

Who was Britain's "jewel in the crown"?

• South Africa

• India

• American colonies

Which rebellion was started based on a rumor that India soldiers' bullets were greased in beef and pork fat?

• BEIC Rebellion

• Grease Rebellion

• Raj

• Sepoy Mutiny

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 their colonial peoples

The theory of Social Darwinism was sometimes used to justify

• the establishment of communist governments in Asia

• Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century

• the independence movement in India

• European imperialism in the late 19th century

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

• 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.

• Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

One of the most significant motives for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

• raw materials used in industry

• religious inspiration

• free labor for the Americas

• technologically innovative practices

 Why was India called the "jewel in the crown?"

• It was the most valuable of all the British colonies.
• The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.

A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 

• Sepoy Rebellion
• Boer War
• Unequal Treaty
• Opium War

Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Great Britain
• Britain East India Company
• China
• France