Imperialism Test Review

One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —

• colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants

• establishment of a British empire that extended into all continents

• dissolution of the British empire as the French rose to prominence

• creation of a British empire that was concentrated in North America

European nations in the nineteenth century had an economic incentive to colonize Africa because of —

• the vast natural resources available

• a need for strategic military outposts

• the wealthy markets for European goods

• a desire to expand the Atlantic slavery trade

Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —

• organizing resistance movements against European colonists

• teaching European colonists how to survive in tropical environments

• cooperating with European colonists to share the profits from industrialization

• aiding European colonists in establishing borders consistent with the ethnic settlements

In what way did the assimilation policies of European colonial powers in Africa affect the region?

• African colonies were industrialized.

• New cultural practices were introduced.

• An extensive network of highways and railroads was built.

• European colonial populations outnumbered native populations.

How did nineteenth century European imperialism differ from sixteenth century European colonialism?

• Europeans began to cooperate to establish extensive global free trade zones.

• Europeans defeated the Ottoman Empire and were able to open overland routes to Asia.

• Europeans learned to respect the native cultures of the territories in which they colonized.

• European focus shifted from control of North America to economic domination of Asia and Africa.

Which group of numbers indicates major canal projects during this era?

• 1, 4

• 3, 7

• 1, 3, 5

• 2, 6, 7

Refer to the map titled "The British Empire - 1914". Which British colony was a source of cotton, tea and silk?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 6

Which physical geographic factor most shaped the choice of where to build the Suez Canal?

• The location of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers within the Fertile Crescent

• The existence of a narrow land bridge linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea

• The presence of rift valleys that impede travel to southern Africa along the Nile River

• The northward flow of the Nile River connecting Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea

The construction of both the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal was intended to —

• improve access to colonies and markets

• provide jobs to natives in colonial regions

• control flooding of major agricultural areas

• serve as blockades to protect colonies in warfare

Why did the British government consider control of Egypt critical to the British Empire?

• It meant control of valuable historical landmarks.

• It meant control of the Suez Canal in order to have quicker access to colonies in the empire.

• It meant control of vital oil and coal resources for the ships of the British navy.

• It meant control of the Nile River in order to extend into the African interior.