Imperialism and Nationalism Quiz

Who was the leader of the Filipino nationalists who claimed that the United States had promised immediate independence of the Philippine Islands after the end of the Spanish-American War?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• William Taft

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Menelik II

What began after rumors spread among Indian soldiers that the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat?

• Opium War

• Taiping Rebellion

• Sepoy Mutiny/Rebellion

• Filipino-American War

The overthrow of the last monarch of Hawaii, was accomplished in the late 1800s by a group of American sugar planters. Who was the last monarch of Hawaii?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Queen Victoria

• Ram Mohun Ray

Why was India called the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire?

• It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies.

• It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.

• The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism.

• The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain.

How did Menelik II keep Ethiopia independent from European rule?

• He enlisted the help of neighboring African countries.

• He signed peace treaties with Britain, France, and Italy.

• He made use of European rivalries and built a modern army.

• He signed a pact with Egypt and Algeria to fight against invaders.

What was the main reason for the Crimean War?

• Russia wanted a warm water port on the Black Sea to gain access to the Mediterranean Sea.

• Russia wanted oil and other raw materials found in Ottoman lands.

• Russia refused to pay an export tax levied by the Ottoman Empire.

• Russia broke a treaty that limited the amount of grain it could send through the Bosporus.

What was the main cause (reason) for food shortages and famines in Africa during European colonization (occupation)?

• Most of the farm land was used for mining.

• Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies.

• Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.

• Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops, such as cotton.

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• to ensure that Africa borders would be based on culture and language

• to prevent fighting of European nations over the division of Africa

• to keep peace between Africans and European leaders

• to give African leaders a chance to be heard by colonial interests

What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Rights for Indians increased under British rule.

• The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers.

• The British government took direct command of India.

• Indians gained independence from Britain.

Why did Western nations desire lands in Southeast Asia?

• because Europe had already conquered Africa and South America

• because Pacific Rim lands were considered "the jewel in the crown"

• because of their natural resources and strategic location

• because Western nations had lost their foothold in Africa