Imperialism Quiz v1

Which European country built a large empire including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What was a major economic motive for European imperialism in Africa?

• To spread Christianity

• To establish health resorts

• To access natural resources

• To find new lands for farming

How did imperialism impact indigenous (conquered people's) cultures?

• It promoted cultural exchange and mutual respect between Europeans and those they conquered.

• Europeans adopted indigenous culture.

• It often resulted in the loss of indigenous culture and beliefs.

• It had no significant impact on indigenous cultures

Which of the following was a consequence of Western imperialism in China?

• An Open Door policy was imposed on China.

• Chinese nationalists rebelled.

• Political control by foreign countries.

• All of the above.

What role did Social Darwinism play in imperialism?

• It discouraged imperial expansion

• It provided a reason for the domination of weaker nations

• It led to the development of international laws protecting colonized peoples

• It had no influence on imperialism

Which group fought against foreigners who tried to control China?

• Samurai

• Shoguns

• Boxers

• Sangmin

What word bests describes the stories published by those who practiced yellow journalism?

• fake

• boring

• incomplete

• exaggerated

Which country was responsible for imposing the Open Door Policy on China?

• Britain

• Russia

• United States

• France

Emilio Aguinaldo led rebels from ______ against Spain.

• Cuba

• The Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Mexico

Which of the following is true of the Panama Canal?

• It increased the Atlantic-to-Pacific voyage by 8000 miles.

• It allowed the U.S. to easily link the Atlantic and Pacific naval fleets.

• Construction led to the death of 40,000 people.

• Construction cost $10 million dollars.