Imperialism in China and Africa Assessment

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What was the primary reason Britain sold opium to China?

• To establish political control over China
• To create a more favorable balance of trade
• To weaken the Qing Dynasty
• To establish diplomatic relations

According to Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria, what was the punishment for Chinese citizens who sold or smoked opium?

• Imprisonment
• Monetary fine
• Death
• Banishment

Which policy did the United States promote to prevent a situation similar to the Scramble for Africa in China?

• The Treaty of Nanking
• The Boxer Protocol
• The Open Door Policy
• The Sphere of Influence Policy

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Nanking?

• China gained control over British trade
• Britain was forced to pay reparations
• China had to pay 6 million dollars in reparations
• The Qing Dynasty gained more power

Who were the Boxers and what was their primary goal?

• Foreign merchants seeking to trade with China
• Chinese Christians supporting Western influence
• Anti-foreign Chinese nationalists seeking to remove foreign influence
• British soldiers defending trade rights

How did the Berlin Conference demonstrate European attitudes toward Africa?

• African leaders were given equal representation
• No African representatives were present at the conference
• The conference promoted African independence
• The conference protected African interests

What was a significant difference between French and Belgian colonial rule in Africa?

• Belgium practiced direct rule while France used indirect rule
• France attempted cultural assimilation while Belgium focused on economic exploitation
• Belgian rule was less violent than French rule
• French colonies were smaller than Belgian colonies

What was the primary motivation for King Leopold II's involvement in the Congo?

• Humanitarian concerns
• Personal economic gain
• Cultural exchange
• Political alliance