Imperialism Test 10th Grade Modern History

What is imperialism?

• A policy of isolationism

• A policy of non-intervention in foreign affairs

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• A policy of promoting peace and cooperation

Which countries consumed much of Europe, Japan, and Americas during the 1800s and 1900s?

• Russia and Italy

• China and India

• Germany and France

• England and Belgium

What is the policy of one culture being absorbed by another called?

• Paternalism

• Assimilation

• Social Darwinism

• Nationalism

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1884?

• To establish a united African government

• To carve up Africa for European exploitation

• To grant independence to African nations

• To promote peace in Africa

Who colonized the Congo and was extremely brutal to the local people?

• Cecil Rhodes

• Emperor Mutsuhito

• Commodore Matthew Perry

• King Leopold of Belgium

Which country founded the colony of Rhodesia and exploited South Africa's natural resources?

• Britain

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What were the Zulu Wars fought for?

• To drive out British influence

• To gain control of all of southern Africa

• To establish a federation style of government

• To protect the rights of the Boers

What was the Suez Canal constructed for?

• To establish a military base in the Middle East

• To facilitate British trade with India

• To promote trade with China

• To connect Europe with North America

What was the policy of the British East India Company in India?

• To abolish British rule

• To promote Indian independence

• To control trade of tea

• To establish a democratic government

What was the cause of the Sepoy Mutiny in India?

• Resentment of being treated as second-class citizens

• Company policies that pushed Christianity

• New ammunition being provided

• All of the above