History Quiz

What was one of the short-term consequences of the Industrial Revolution?

• Development of new technologies

• Increased agricultural production

• Rapid growth in cities

• Expansion of rural communities

Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion in China?

• Josiah Wedgewood

• Kangxi Emperor

• Hong

• Qianlong Emperor

What was the main motivation for the Opium Wars in China?

• To spread Christianity

• To establish free trade

• To end slavery

• To gain control over tea production

Which country was not colonized by Europeans in Africa?

• Ghana

• Algeria

• Liberia

• Ethiopia

Who was the leader of the Algerian War of Independence?

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Jomo Kenyatta

• Ahmed Ben Bella

• Mobutu

What was the main goal of the Berlin Conference regarding Africa?

• End slavery

• Grant Leopold II control over Central Africa

• Spread Christianity

• Prevent European conflicts over Africa

Which country was involved in the Sino-Japanese War over Korea?

• Britain

• Russia

• Japan

• China

What was the significance of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

• Unification of the country

• Establishment of a feudal system

• Introduction of Western education

• Modernization of the military

Who negotiated treaties during the exploration of the Congo in the late 19th century?

• Henry Morton Stanley

• James Watt

• Josiah Wedgewood

• Kangxi Emperor

What was the impact of the scramble for Africa in the late 19th century?

• Unified tribal borders

• Development of industries

• Civil wars and unrest

• Spread of local religions