Colonial Rule in SE Asia Quiz 14:1

What were the 4 primary motivations for Imperialism?

• technological advancement

• cultural superiority

• military power

• economic

What is a protectorate?

• A colony with complete independence

• A political unit that depends on another for protection

• A region ruled directly by the mother country

• A self-governing political unit

Which country in SE Asia remained a free state due to King Mongkut's friendly relations with major European powers?

• Thailand (Siam)

• Vietnam

• Myanmar

• Indonesia

What is the term for allowing local leaders to maintain their positions of authority in a new colonial setting?

• Mother country governance

• Colonial autonomy

• Indirect rule

• Direct rule

Who helped defeat the Spanish in the Philippines?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Commodore George Dewey

• King Mongkut

• Queen Liliuokalani

Why did the U.S. have interests in the Philippine Islands?

• To establish military bases

• To exploit natural resources

• As a convenient point for trade with rich China markets

• To establish a new colony

Why did colonial powers prefer colonists not to develop their own industries?

• To support technological innovation

• To provide a market for their own manufactured goods

• To promote cultural diversity

• To encourage economic independence

What was a common form of resistance to colonial rule?

• Cultural assimilation

• Foreign investment

• Peasant revolts

• Urban development projects