Checking For Understanding - Imperialism - Reading 3-5

What is the definition of 'geopolitics'?

• Interest in or taking of land for its location or products

• Conflict in which the Ottoman Empire halted Russian expansion near the Black Sea

• Human-made waterway connecting the Red and Mediterranean Seas

When did the Ottoman Empire become weak?

• By the 1800s, the Ottoman Empire became weak.

• In the 1500s, the Ottoman Empire became weak.

• By the 1950s, the Ottoman Empire became weak.

• In the 1200s, the Ottoman Empire became weak.

Russia engaged in the Crimean War and the Great Game because:

• it sought to expand its influence and control over strategic territories.

• it wanted to form an alliance with Britain and France.

• it aimed to promote democracy in neighboring regions.

• it was forced into war by internal revolutionaries.

What is the definition of 'sepoy'?

• Indian soldier under British command.

• A British officer in India.

• A type of Indian currency.

• A traditional Indian garment.

What was the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Uprising of Indian soldiers against the British.

• A treaty signed between Indian princes and the British.

• A festival celebrated by Indian soldiers.

• A trade agreement between India and Britain.

What does 'Raj' refer to?

• British rule over India from 1757 to 1947.

• A traditional Indian festival.

• A type of Indian cuisine.

• A famous Bollywood movie.

How did British rule affect India?

• The British East India Company became the most important power in India, held huge amounts of land, and had its own army staffed by sepoys. India became the main supplier of raw materials for Britain and was called the 'jewel in the crown.' The British built railroads, telegraph lines, and improved sanitation, public health, and schools.

• India became completely independent and developed its own industries without any British influence.

• The British encouraged only traditional Indian crafts and discouraged any modernization or infrastructure development.

• India was isolated from global trade and did not supply any raw materials to Britain.

The Sepoy Mutiny was:

• a revolt by Indian soldiers against British rule in 1857

• a treaty signed between the British and Indian rulers

• a trade agreement between India and Britain

• a festival celebrated by Indian soldiers

The goals of the Indian nationalist movement and the groups that called for change included:

• Achieving independence from British rule and groups like the Indian National Congress calling for change.

• Expanding British control and groups like the East India Company calling for change.

• Promoting European culture and groups like the British Parliament calling for change.

• Maintaining colonial rule and groups like the British monarchy calling for change.

Who was King Mongkut?

• Leader of Filipino nationalists

• King who helped Siam modernize

• Last Hawaiian ruler

• French governor