Imperialism Test

Which of the following was an instance of Great Britain acting according to geopolitics?

• taking control of the Suez Canal

• moving Chinese to work in the Malay Peninsula

• gaining a tobacco concession in Persia

• attempting to aid the Slavic nations in the Balkans

Which of the following was a result of the Crimean War?

• A warm-weather port was finally gained by Russia.

• The weakness of the Ottoman Empire’s military was revealed.

• The modernization of Russia’s military was displayed.

• New lands in the Balkans were gained by the Ottoman Empire.

All of the following were important natural resources in Africa EXCEPT:

• gold

• tin

• spices

• rubber

• copper

a country or a territory governed internally by a foreign power

• economic imperialism

• protectorate

• sphere of influence

• colony

a country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power

• economic imperialism

• protectorate

• sphere of influence

• colony

an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

• economic imperialism

• protectorate

• sphere of influence

• colony

an independent but less-developed country controlled by private business interests rather than other governments

• economic imperialism

• protectorate

• sphere of influence

• colony

How did Siam successfully resist foreign domination?

• by taking over neighboring countries

• by modernizing its institutions

• by borrowing money from other countries

• by maintaining its rich traditions

Why did famines occur as a result of European colonial policies?

• European farmers did not know how to grow crops in the col

• Local peoples were forced to grow cash crops instead of food crops.

• European governments required the colonies to buy foreign food.

• Local peoples were forced to work in mines instead of on local farms.

All of the following actions were taken by Siam to modernize EXCEPT:

• It reorganized its government.

• It established an educational system.

• It moved people onto plantations to grow cash crops.

• It built new transportation and communication systems.