Imperialism Test Review

What was the primary motivation behind European imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Spreading democracy and human rights
• Economic gain through access to resources and markets
• Establishing cultural exchange programs
• Providing humanitarian aid to developing regions

The Berlin Conference of 1884 was significant because it:

• Included African leaders in decisions about their continent
• Ended European colonization in Africa
• Established rules for European powers to claim African territory
• Created the first independent African nations

Which African nation successfully resisted European colonization under the leadership of Emperor Menelik II?

• South Africa
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Zimbabwe

The "Scramble for Africa" refers to:

• The migration of Africans to Europe
• The rush of European powers to claim African territories
• The search for gold in South African mines
• The competition among African tribes for European trade

What was the primary British interest in India during the colonial period?

• Promoting Indian independence
• Establishing military bases only
• Spreading Christianity exclusively
• Economic exploitation of resources and markets

The Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 was triggered by:

• British taxation policies
• The forcing of growing cash crops like tea, cotton, and opium
• Widespread hunger of Indian people
• All of the above

What strategy did Britain use to force trade with China in the 19th century?

• Military invasion and occupation
• Diplomatic negotiations
• Smuggling opium and creating widespread addiction
• Establishing Christian missions

The "Open Door Policy" in China was designed to:

• Allow Chinese citizens to emigrate freely
• Give all foreign nations equal trading rights in China
• Close China to all foreign influence
• Establish exclusive British control over Chinese trade

The Boxer Rebellion in China was:

• A movement supporting Western influence
• A nationalist uprising against foreign influence
• A civil war between Chinese provinces
• A military coup led by Chinese generals

How did Japan respond to Western imperialism differently than China?

• Japan completely isolated itself from all foreign contact
• Japan adopted Western technology and modernized under the Meiji Restoration
• Japan surrendered completely to Western demands
• Japan formed alliances with China to resist the West