Imperialism

The Portuguese control of Macao and the British control of Hong Kong in China are examples of __________.

• collectivization

• imperialism

• self-determination

• containment

During the late 19th century, which geographic factor helped attract European investors to southern Africa and southeast Asia?

• smooth coastlines

• navigable rivers

• natural resources

• temperate climates

The British government took control of the Suez Canal and Singapore during the 19th century in order to __________.

• sell petroleum to these territories

• gain more converts to Christianity

• ensure safe passage on strategic waterways

• transport laborers directly to the Americas

The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the __________.

• rivalry between China and Taiwan

• domination of China by foreign powers

• decline of European influence in East Asia

• global effort to combat drug use

What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China?

• Japan gained control of Hong Kong.

• Kublai Khan rose to power in China.

• European powers were opened for trade with Chinese ports.

• Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek) fled to Taiwan.

The Opium Wars in China and the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan resulted in __________.

• the economic isolation of China and Japan

• an increase in Chinese influence in Asia

• the beginning of democratic governments in China and Japan

• an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia

During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to __________.

• profit from the ivory trade

• introduce Islam to the Chinese people

• gain commercial advantages in China

• obtain human rights for Chinese citizens

One result of the Opium War was that China __________.

• adopted democratic reforms

• gained control of Hong Kong

• regained control of Manchuria

• was divided into spheres of influence

What was a principal reason for the success of European colonialism in Asia in the late 1800s?

• Asians respected Europeans as representatives of an advanced civilization.

• Europe was able to dominate military and commercial relations with Asia.

• Europeans respected Asian laws and customs.

• Many Asians adopted European religious practices.

The theory of Social Darwinism was sometimes used to justify __________.

• the establishment of communist governments in Asia

• Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century

• the independence movement in India

• European imperialism in the late 19th century