Industrialism and Imperialism in the 1800s Quiz

What was the first machine to use burning fuels to make machines move during the Industrial Revolution?

• Electric motor

• Windmill

• Water wheel

• Steam engine

What was the economic philosophy that called for a more even distribution of wealth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

What is nationalism?

• Support for imperialism

• Desire for global control

• Advocacy for isolationism

• Devotion to one's country

What is imperialism?

• A philosophy of non-intervention

• A movement for cultural preservation

• The domination or control of another land physically, economically, or politically

• A desire for global peace

Which country was the 'jewel in the crown' of Britain's colonial empire?

• Canada

• Australia

• India

• New Zealand

Who overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate and restored power to the emperor in Japan?

• Qing

• Bismark

• Garibaldi

• Meiji

Which war was fought by Britain and France against Russia to stop Russia from expanding in the Ottoman Empire?

• Napoleonic Wars

• Crimean War

• American Civil War

• Boer War

What was the outcome of the Scramble for Africa?

• African victory

• Division of Africa among European powers

• Independence for African nations

• European defeat

What did non-Western nations try to do in response to the industrialized and powerful Western powers?

• Embrace traditional values

• Isolate themselves

• Fight back aggressively

• Modernize and industrialize

What was the main impact of the Industrial Revolution on society?

• Increased unemployment

• Lower standard of living

• Higher cost of goods

• Improved living conditions