Imperialism and Industrial Revolution Quiz Review

Which natural resources were exploited during the Industrial Revolution? Select TWO correct answers.

• wheat

• coal

• mica

• gold

• cotton

For which of the following is Karl Marx most known?

• Capitalism

• Market Economy

• Socialism

• Communism

How did the development of the factory system contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

• By facilitating the transportation of goods between communities

• By improving access to valuable mineral resources

• By improving the efficiency and reducing the costs of production

• By providing a reliable source of mechanical power

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

Which of the following statements best describes the cultural shift that occurred because of European imperialism in Africa and Asia?

• Traditional cultures were forgotten or repressed.

• Traditional cultures retained dominance but were enriched.

• European cultures were widely rejected throughout African and Asia.

• European, African, and Asian cultures blended into one world culture.

Which statement about The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, is correct?

• It criticized European colonialism during the Age of Discovery.

• It criticized the capitalist system during the Industrial Revolution.

• It criticized European scholars during the Northern Renaissance.

• It criticized the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation.

Which of the following statements is best supported by information in the map?

• By 1914 Germany was the strongest imperial power in Africa.

• By 1914 Great Britain had relinquished most of its colonies in Africa.

• By 1914 almost all of Africa had been colonized through European imperialism.

• By 1914 almost all of Africa had gained independence from European imperialism.

The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials. This demand led to the —

• colonization of Africa and Asia

• famines in India and Ireland

• agricultural revolution in England and Scotland

• social revolutions of Europe and America

Which is the best title for the information presented above?

• The Causes and Consequences of Reformation

• The Causes and Consequences of the Renaissance

• The Causes and Consequences of Industrialization

• The Causes and Consequences of the Scientific Revolution

What was the primary reason that the British government constructed schools, railroads, and irrigation systems in colonial India?

• To strengthen the British government's economic and political control over India

• To ensure that the traditional cultural systems of India are able to be maintained

• To develop favorable trading arrangements that would be uninterrupted by any change in Indian leadership

• To prepare India for its independence by ensuring its infrastructure could meet the people's needs