Imperialism Unit Exam

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

• It was the most valuable of all British colonies

• It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires

• The sepoys were the perfect model of successful imperialism

• The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-5?

• France and Britain agreed to govern their colonies jointly

• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers

• African leaders gave suggestions as to how Europeans might attain better relations with their colonies

• Europeans divide up Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders

What country did King Menelik II of Ethiopia defeat to maintain the independence of Ethiopia?

• Britain

• France

• Italy

• Belgium

What best describes how Europeans used "paternalism" to govern people in their colonies?

• They allowed them to assimilate into European society

• They provided for colonial people's needs but did not give them full rights

• They trained colonial leaders to govern themselves

• They trained the native people in advanced European farming and mining techniques

Which of the following was NOT a goal of indirect rule?

• Development of future leaders

• Increasing the number of European administrators living in the colony

• Limited self-rule

• Lower costs than alternative methods

What happened as a result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Rights for Indians increased under British rule

• The East India Company was no longer allowed to have soldiers

• The British government took direct control of India

• Indians gained independence from the British

Who benefitted from the establishment of "extraterritorial rights" in 19th century China after the Opium Wars?

• Chinese merchants

• Foreigners in China

• Chinese Peasants

• Qing government officials

Which of the following is NOT true of the Meiji era of Japan?

• Public education was made available to the citizens

• Japan was modernized

• It was considered a period of Enlightened rule

• It led to a large violent revolt of Japanese workers

The colonial boundaries that existed in 19th century Africa can best be described as...

• In accordance with the previous ethnic boundaries

• Arbitrarily imposed by diplomats who had often never been to Africa

• Constantly shifting due to wars between European nations

• Based entirely on natural landmarks such as mountains and rivers

The main resource of the Belgian Congo was...

• Rubber

• Gold

• Ivory

• Diamonds