Imperialism Quiz Review

Which was NOT a reason for European imperialism in the 1800's?

• Nationalistic pride and competition

• Economic competition for new markets

• Belief in superiority of the European way of life

• Desire to increase the number of soldiers in their armies

Much of which area of the world came under European influence and/or control during the 1800's?

• Southeast Asia

• Latin America

• Japan

• Africa

What fact about the African continent made early European exploration difficult?

• Lack of natural resources in Africa

• Alliances between African kingdoms

• Isolationist policies of European monarchs

• Variety of physical features of Africa

All of these words - Colonies, Protectorates, and Spheres of Influence are examples of what?

• Forms of Socialism

• Forms of Intellectualism

• Forms of Nationalism

• Forms of Imperialism

The European policy of Imperialism reflected the belief that Africans should be.....

• Separated into ethnic groups

• Trained to become leaders

• Granted more rights and freedoms

• Watched over and taken care of

The PRIMARY objective of the Boxer Rebellion was to do what?

• Overthrow the Qing Dynasty

• Establish economic reforms in Japan

• Replace Russian czar, Nicholas II

• Rid China of foreign influence

Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important? 

• It protected Europe from invasions from the south

• It protected Egypt from invasions from the east

• It allowed Egyptians easy to European trade routes

• It allowed Europeans easy access to Asian trade routes 

What is one reason for Japan’s involvement in the first Sino-Japanese War and the annexation of Korea?

• Reaction to foreign invasion

• Institution of 5-year plan

• Need for warm-water port

• ​​​​​​​Pursuit of imperialistic goals

What happened because of the decisions made at the Berlin  Conference of 1884 - 1885?

• France & Britain agreed to govern their African colonies together

• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers

• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders

Why was India called "the Jewel in the Crown" of the British colonies?

• The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain

• The Sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism

• It had a huge supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires

• It brought in the most money into the British treasury