The Age of Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• D. The act of a country or territory being isolated by a stronger country

• B. The act of a country or territory being liberated by a stronger country

• A. The act of a country or territory being seized by a stronger country

• C. The act of a country or territory being ignored by a stronger country

What was the Berlin Conference?

• C. A conference to discuss the division of Latin America among European nations

• B. A conference to discuss the division of Asia among European nations

• D. A conference to discuss the division of the Pacific Islands among European nations

• A. A conference to discuss the division of Africa among European nations

What is the Roosevelt Corollary?

• D. A policy that allows the U.S. to be a diplomatic power in the Americas

• A. A policy that allows the U.S. to be a police power in the Americas

• B. A policy that allows the U.S. to be a military power in the Americas

• C. A policy that allows the U.S. to be an economic power in the Americas

What was the purpose of the Suez Canal?

• A. To connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean

• D. To connect the Mediterranean to the Black Sea

• B. To connect the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

• C. To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

What was the main reason for the U.S. to gain control of the Philippines?

• D. Desire for cultural influence

• C. Desire for military dominance

• B. Desire for territorial expansion

• A. Desire for new markets and trade

What was the impact of colonialism in Southeast Asia?

• D. Modernization mainly helped the environment

• A. Modernization mainly helped European businesses

• B. Modernization mainly helped local businesses

• C. Modernization mainly helped the indigenous population

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

• D. A policy that stated the Americas can only trade with Europe

• A. A policy that stated Europe cannot colonize the Americas

• B. A policy that stated Europe can colonize the Americas

• C. A policy that stated the Americas cannot trade with Europe

What was the outcome of the Boer War?

• B. Boers win and gain independence from British rule

• A. British win and unite Boer republics in Union of South Africa

• D. British and Boers continue to fight for control of South Africa

• C. British and Boers sign a peace treaty and divide South Africa

Why did so few Europeans travel into Africa's interior before the late 1800s?

• Peaceful relations between Europe and Africa
• Lack of interest from European explorers
• Geographical barriers, disease, and resistance from African societies
• Abundance of resources in Europe

How were European countries able to control large territories in Africa from so far away?

• Through peaceful negotiations and trade agreements
• Through colonization, military conquest, and advanced weaponry
• By respecting the sovereignty of African nations and their self-governance
• By using diplomatic strategies and alliances with African leaders