Imperialism Test Review 1

What were the major effects of imperialism on indigenous peoples in various parts of the world?

• Improved living conditions and economic prosperity

• Loss of land and resources, cultural suppression, forced labor, and economic exploitation

• Respect for indigenous cultures and traditions

• Peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit

How was imperialism driven by industrialization?

• European powers were by nature curious and wanted to explore the globe

• European powers sought to spread the Christian religion

• Europeans were seeking raw materials and new markets

• European powers wished to help other areas industrialize

Social Darwinism and the ideas expressed in the "White Man's Burden" were used by Europeans to justify their policies of

• isolationism

• imperialism

• militarism

• communism

Which statement best expresses the Western perspective regarding Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”?

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  Europeans should preserve traditional cultures in Africa and Asia.

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  Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies.

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  Europeans suffered great hardships in exploring new trade routes to Asia.

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  Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European.

The terms of the Treaty of Nanjing (China & Britain) and of the Treaty of Kanagawa (Japan & US) demonstrate the

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  unequal relationships that characterized imperialism

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  humanitarian ideals that accompanied missionary activity

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  importance of technology in developing economies

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  changing roles of men and women associated with modernization

Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?

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  Land was distributed equally between social classes.

• Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries

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  Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.

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  Timbuktu became the center of great learning.

The terms spheres of influence, extra-territoriality, and open door are most closely associated with

• China

• Japan

• Africa

• India

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the

• colonization of Japan by the United States

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  transfer of spheres of influence to China

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  introduction of Christianity to Japanese society

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  opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

The major factor that enabled Western Europe to dominate large parts of Asia and Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries was the

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  technological and military superiority of European nations

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  acceptance of Christianity by many Asians and Africans

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  desire of Asians and Africans for European raw materials

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  refusal of Asians and Africans to fight against European imperialism

British imperialism in India led to the

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  rejection of traditional values by most Indians

• end of conflict between Hindus and Muslims

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  abolition of the caste system in India

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  parliamentary form of government and improvements to infrastructure