Quiz on the Age of Imperialism

During the Age of Imperialism from 1850 to 1914, Europeans dominated which two continents?

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and South America

• North America and Australia

• Antarctica and Africa

What was said about the British Empire due to its many colonies?

• The sun never sets on the British Empire

• The British Empire is the largest

• The British Empire is invincible

• The British Empire rules the seas

Which company made huge profits creating plantations to harvest tea, coffee, cotton, and opium?

• The Dutch East India Company

• The British East India Company

• The French East India Company

• The American East India Company

Which empire was in decline by 1700, leading to the formation of small states ruled by maharajahs?

• The Mughal Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The French Empire

What was the main reason for the British government to send troops to help the East India Company during the Sepoy Mutiny?

• To protect trade and territories

• To expand the empire

• To negotiate peace

• To establish new colonies

Which European country gained control of the East Indies in the 1600s?

• The Dutch

• The British

• The French

• The Portuguese

What was one of the positive effects of British rule in India?

• Increased hostility between Muslims and Hindus

• Improved infrastructure like roads and bridges

• Shortages and famines

• Division of Indian society

Which country seized control of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in the 1840s?

• The French

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Spanish

What was one of the negative effects of British rule in India?

• Improved education

• Increased unity among Indians

• Famines due to cash-crop plantations

• Economic prosperity