Imperialism Quiz

What were the main reasons for the Scramble for Africa?

• Economic exploitation

• Political competition

• Cultural reasons

• All of the above

What was the outcome of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• Division of Africa among European powers

• Establishment of trade agreements

• Creation of the League of Nations

• End of colonialism in Africa

Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?

• The British East India Company

• The Mughal Empire

• The Portuguese

• The French

What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• India gained independence

• The British government took direct control of India

• The East India Company expanded its power

• The Mughal Empire was restored

Why was India referred to as the "jewel in the crown"?

• Because of its rich culture

• Due to its strategic location

• Because of its wealth and economic importance to the British Empire

• Because of its diamond mines

What was the result of the Opium Wars?

• China gained control over Hong Kong

• China was forced to sign unequal treaties with Western powers

• Opium production was legalized in China

• The Qing Dynasty expanded its territory

Which two areas in Africa were not colonized by Europeans during the Scramble for Africa?

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• South Africa and Egypt

• Nigeria and Kenya

• Algeria and Tunisia

What does the term "Partition" refer to in the context of imperialism?

• The division of a country into separate entities

• The process of dividing land for agricultural use

• The separation of powers within a government

• The establishment of a new colony

What term is used to describe the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

• Mutiny

• Genocide

• Restoration

• Imperialism

What is the term for an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group?

• Mutiny

• Genocide

• Restoration

• Colony