Causes and Impact of Imperialism Quiz

One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were —

• A) reactions to forms of European imperialism

• B) movements to establish greater democracy

• C) efforts to restore trade monopolies

• D) struggles to Westernize their cultures

During the late 19th century, which geographic factor attracted European imperialists to South Africa?

• F) smooth coastlines

• G) natural resources

• H) navigable rivers

• J) temperate climates

Use the passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question: What event followed when this letter failed to settle differences between Britain and China?

• A) Revolt of Panama

• B) Congress of Vienna

• C) Opium War

• D) Sepoy Rebellion

Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question: Which statement is best supported by the data in the graph?

• F) In 1870, most European nations had colonial empires

• G) An increase in Europe’s birth rate led to overseas expansion

• H) European colonial areas increased greatly from 1870 to 1914

• J) By 1914, Germany controlled the most land area

What was the principal reason for the success of European interference in China in the late 1800s?

• A) Europeans had superior military technology

• B) Europeans respected Chinese laws and customs

• C) Many Chinese adopted European religious practices

• D) Most Chinese respected Europeans as having a more advanced civilization

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”

In this passage, Lord Derby argues that it may be necessary for Britain to take new areas of Africa —

• to preserve the balance of power in Europe

• to protect some areas Britain already owns in Africa

• to obtain new natural resources for British industries

• to spread the British way of life to the people of Africa

Which slogan best reflects the point of view of Cecil Rhodes depicted in this cartoon?

• “Speak softly, but carry a Big Stick.”

• “Embrace African Diversity.”

• “Unite All Africans.”

• “Connecting Constantinople to Cairo.”

During the nineteenth century, Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies primarily to —

• obtain raw materials for their industries

• provide high paying jobs for their colonists

• impress the colonists with their technological superiority

• help missionaries to spread the Christian religion

“All great nations ... have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in this great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come.” This statement best supports the concept of —

• communism

• human rights

• industrialization

• imperialism