Asian Responses to Imperialism

What did Asian intellectuals think was the reason for European dominance?

• Military technology and organisation

• Industrial technology and organisation

• Western philosophy

What did Asians adopt from the West?

• Education reforms

• Military reforms

• Cultural reforms

• Political reforms

Which Asian country was seen to be the most successful example of nationalism?

• China

• Japan

• Singapore

• Thailand

What did Asian intellectuals feel in common after the Treaty of Versailles?

• Loss of faith in liberal autocracy

• Loss of faith in monarchy

• Loss of faith in liberal democracy

What was a key critique of industrialisation by Gandhi and Tagore?

• The lack of political freedom and wisdom

• The lack of spiritual freedom and wisdom

• The lack of economic freedom and wisdom

What event led to an agreement by European powers to divide Africa into colonies and protectorates?

• 1815 Congress of Vienna

• 1885 Berlin Conference

• 1918 Treaty of Versailles

• 1871 Treaty of Versailles

Which of the following countries was ruled by Britain during the Age of Imperialism?

• Bolivia

• Afghanistan

• India

• Ethiopia

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly