Imperialism in Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands Quiz

What were the main reasons for European powers to claim parts of the Pacific Rim in Southeast Asia?

• To establish trading ports

• To end slavery

• To improve education and health

• To build transportation and telegraph systems

What was the fate of Siam in contrast to Burma and Vietnam during European imperialism?

• Siam joined forces with Western powers to colonize Burma and Vietnam

• Siam battled against Western countries, while Burma and Vietnam surrendered peacefully

• Siam retained traditional ways, while Burma and Vietnam modernized

• Siam remained independent, while Western countries colonized Burma and Vietnam

How did Filipino rebels get involved in the Spanish-American War?

• They produced supplies for the Spanish army

• They supported the United States, hoping to gain independence

• They destroyed the Spanish fleet stationed in the Philippines

• They took advantage of the turmoil to stage a revolution

Identify one major reason for the United States' annexation of Hawaii.

• The arrival of many American settlers

• Pressure from sugar growers

• The desire to modernize the islands

• Its location on shipping routes

What group made up the majority of Australia’s first European settlers?

• Gold hunters

• Missionaries

• Shepherds

• Convicts

Why did the Maori fight colonists in New Zealand?

• To defend their land

• To gain power in the Pacific economy

• To take over New Zealand ports

• To control resources

What did King Mongkut of Siam do to modernize the country during European imperialism?

• Started schools

• Reformed legal system

• Reorganized government

• All of the above

What was the main industry that accounted for 75 percent of Hawaii’s wealth in the mid-1800s?

• Gold mining

• Fishing

• Sugar cane plantations

• Wool industry

What did the Dutch explorer James Cook do in New Zealand in 1642?

• Started a penal colony

• Introduced Christianity to the Maori

• Established trade routes with Europe

• Claimed the island for Britain

What was the main reason for the annexation of the Philippines by the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• To gain control of the sugar industry

• To establish military bases in the Pacific

• To prepare Filipinos for self-rule

• To support Filipino nationalists against U.S. rule