Imperialism and WWI

What type of warfare was used on the Western Front in WWI?

• Submarine Warfare

• Trench Warfare

• Warfare on horseback

• Warfare through spy networks

What continents did Europe spread their empires to in the 20^th century?

• Asia and the Americas

• Asia and Africa

• The Americas and Africa

• Africa and the Caribbean

What event gave Western Europeans a lot of wealth and power in the 19^th century?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Franco-Prussian War

• Latin American Revolutions

• The Industrial Revolution

Having colonies was a status symbol for European empires.

• True

• False

What item did Europe force China to accept in exchange for trade goods?

• Opium

• Spices

• Gold only

• Silver only

Which of the following best describes indirect rule?

• Direct control of a colony using only military control

• Direct control of a colony using the mother-country's officials

• Indirect rule using peace talks

• Indirect rule using the colonized country's officials

Which of the following events sparked World War One?

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Chinese Opium Wars

• Zimmerman Telegram

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which of the following best defines the word "exploitation"?

• To use or utilize for profit

• To resist production

• To work together for profit

• To imperialize a neighboring country

Which of the following best describes an empire?

• An isolated country

• A mother-country and its colonies

• A country that starts wars

• A country ruled by a monarchy

Which of the following best describes what happened after colonies gained independence?

• Social/Political struggles

• They created a strong central government

• Economic stability

• They continued to partner with Europe for trade