Map & Charts Test Review GS 27.3

Approximately how many degrees west of Britain is the eastern shore of their North American colony?

• 60 degrees

• 80 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 120 degrees

Between which lines of longitude did Britain hold the most colonies?

• 80 W & 40 W

• 0 & 40 E

• 120 W & 160 W

• 120 E & 160 E

Which country did Britain have as a colony in Asia?

• India

• China

• Australia

• Russia

What is the approximate distance, in miles, between Britain and India?

• 2500

• 3500

• 4500

• 5500

Which ocean is between Britain and its South American colony?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was the goal of indirect control?

• assimilation

• to develop future leaders

What was NOT true of direct control?

• Foreign officials were brought in to rule.

• British colonies used it.

• It had no self-rule.

• Portuguese colonies used it.

Which of the following colonies was governed by direct control?

• Nigeria

• India

• Vietnam

• US colonies on the Pacific islands

Judging from the chart, which of the following colonies would have the least successful experience after independence?

• Nigeria

• India

• Burma

• Somaliland

What did direct control and indirect control have in common?

• They both based government institutions on European styles.

• They both encouraged assimilation as their main goal.

• They both used local laws and government officials.

• They both encouraged limited self-rule.