Imperialism Quiz

What was the primary reason for European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century?

• To spread Christianity

• To access new markets and resources

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To find new lands for settlement

Which of the following was a significant impact of British rule in India?

• Decrease in caste-based discrimination

• Improvement in women's rights

• Introduction of the railway system

• Reduction in poverty

The Opium Wars in the mid-19th century were between which two countries?

• China and Japan

• China and Britain

• China and France

• China and Russia

Which African country successfully resisted European colonization in the late 19th century?

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Congo

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was characterized by which of the following?

• Isolation from the Western world

• Adoption of Western political, military, and technological advancements

• Preservation of the samurai class

• Expansion of the feudal system

Which event marked the beginning of the end of the British Raj in India?

• The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

• The Salt March

• The Partition of Bengal

• The Indian Rebellion of 1857

What was the primary goal of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• To promote trade with African nations

• To end the slave trade in Africa

• To divide Africa among European powers

• To establish diplomatic relations with African leaders

The "Open Door Policy" proposed by the United States in 1899 was aimed at which country?

• Japan

• India

• China

• Philippines

Which of the following was a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba became a U.S. state

• The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Spain increased its territories in the Americas

• The U.S. lost control over Hawaii

The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt to remove foreign influence from which country?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Korea