Unit 4 Test

Which of the following was a reason for less conflict under indirect rule?

• Local rulers remained in charge

• Colonial powers imposed strict laws

• Local culture was replaced

• Colonial military presence was high

Why was indirect rule considered advantageous for colonial powers?

• Cheaper to control

• More expensive to maintain

• Required extensive cultural changes

• Involved high administrative costs

What was a characteristic of direct rule in colonial governance?

• Local rulers were replaced with Europeans

• Local rulers were given more power

• Europeans were replaced with local rulers

• Local rulers were allowed to govern independently

How did direct rule affect the cost of colonial governance?

• It was more expensive to control

• It was less expensive to control

• It had no impact on costs

• It reduced the need for resources

What percentage of the world did the British Empire take over?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

Which of the following is NOT a location colonized by the British Empire?

• Africa

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Australia

Which empire was the most powerful during the age of Imperialism?

• French Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

In which regions did the French Empire have colonies?

• Europe, North America, Australia

• Africa, Asia, Latin America

• Antarctica, Asia, Africa

• North America, Africa, Europe

What was the Spanish Empire responsible for spreading to America?

• English and Protestantism

• French and Buddhism

• Spanish and Catholicism

• German and Hinduism

Which of the following statements is true about paternalism?

• It promotes equality between colonizers and colonies

• It views colonies as needing guidance and supervision

• It encourages colonies to govern themselves

• It supports the economic independence of colonies