Nationalism-Imperialism Quiz

Which statement best defines Nationalism?

• The devotion to certain ideals instead of an oppressive government.

• The devotion to the ideals of a country instead of a ruler.

• The devotion to a ruler instead of an entire nation.

• The devotion to a government instead of ideals.

Japan: Mutsuhito :: Germany: ___?__

• Bismarck

• Hitler

• Monroe

• Napoleon

What was the name of the movement that resulted in Prussia's formation into Germany?

• Schiefflan Plan

• Five Year Plan

• Blood and Iron Campaign

• The Great Leap Forward

Why did Germany unify into the Second Reich?

• because the German states shared a common culture

• because Bismarck wanted complete domination of all African colonies

• because Bismarck conquered the remaining territories much like Alexander the Great

• because the German states wanted to return the feudal system of the Holy Roman Empire

Why did Japan move from isolation to westernization?

• They wanted to establish colonies in Africa.

• They wanted to maintain their cultural identity.

• They became influenced by the growing socialist movement of Russia.

• They were threatened by the United States and other industrialized countries.

How would nationalism be viewed as a cause to First World War?

• Nationalism led to peaceful conferences.

• Nationalism led to competition amongst nations.

• Nationalism led to industrial growth.

• Nationalism led to social unrest.

Which of the following was a major event that led to the Age of Imperialism?

• the Boer War

• the French Revolution

• the Industrial Revolution

• the building of the Suez Canal

How did the Monroe Doctrine affect the new imperialism of the nineteenth century?

• encouraged European colonization of Africa and Asia

• encouraged European colonization of North and South America

• encouraged the United States to become involved in the Berlin Conference

• encouraged Japan to bomb the U.S. naval port of Pearl Harbor

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

• Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.

• Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society.

• Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.

What were the nineteenth century ideas of Social Darwinism and the "White Man's Burden" often used to justify?

• isolationism

• imperialism

• appeasement

• militarism