World History Unit 7 Assessment

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800's?

• A. African unity was encouraged.

• B. New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.

• C. The colonial powers cooperated with one another.

• D. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.

Which unintended consequence of urbanization is BEST exemplified by this photograph?

• A. Factory owners relied on child labor to keep their factories open.

• B. Children enjoyed working in the factories alongside their parents.

• C. Wages among the working class forced children into the workforce.

• D. Children of the working class were allowed to work in the factories after school.

Why did European nations seek colonies in Africa, primarily after 1880?

• the need of land for their surplus populations

• the competition for raw materials and markets

• the determination to bring Christianity to the Muslim world

• the interest in completing their geographic knowledge of the world

What was the significance of the opium trade in China in the 19th century?

• It lowered unemployment rates in China.

• It brought in a large inflow of silver into China.

• It increased the tax revenue collected by the Chinese state.

• It was a highly lucrative commodity favoring the British Empire.

Which THREE of the following statements are correct regarding the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

• Both became more westernized.

• Both invaded large parts of East Asia.

• Both were united under a feudal government.

• Both shared a common identity that unified them culturally.

• Both became industrialized to allow them to build powerful militaries.

In the years following the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the unification of Germany in the 19th century, which of the following did both nations experience?

• an improvement in relations with nearby nations

• a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade

• an increase in military production and strengthened military forces

• a restructuring of government that included popularly elected monarchs

Which of the following is an example of the impact of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Higher wages were paid to members of the working class.

• Rapid growth in the cities led to better public transportation.

• All children in society were able to attend public schools and gain an education.

• Wealthy and middle-class women became important leaders in reform movements.

Which THREE of the following statements are economic beliefs of Karl Marx?

• The country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

• The working class would rise in revolution and overthrow the capitalist order.

• The working class would seize all private property and re-distribute it equitably.

• The government should regulate trade to help the country gather as much wealth as possible.

• The means of production would be collectively owned and operated by the people for the public good.

How did Germany become a leader in industrialization?

• Germany had abundant natural resources like coal and iron.

• German engineers invented the spinning jenny and the power loom.

• The Treaty of Kanagawa opened up trade opportunities between Germany and Japan.

• German landowners passed enclosure legislation to privatize land and increase agricultural productivity.

The 18th century economist, Adam Smith, would MOST LIKELY agree with which statement?

• A. Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.

• B. All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.

• C. Government should follow a laissez-faire economic policy.

• D. Five-year economic plans are necessary in order to industrialize.