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WorksheetsGCH - Imperialism/WWI
Total questions: 127
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Areas where the imperial power protected local rulers who had to accept advice from imp. power.
a)
Dollar Diplomacy
b)
protectorate
c)
sphere of influence
d)
Yellow Journalsim
2.
What is imperialism?
a)
When one country takes over another country
b)
When one country is allies with another country
c)
When one country is at war with another country
d)
all of these options
3.
Why was the Panama Canal so essential to the growing strength of the United States?
a)
It made the slave trade move more easily from It made the slave trade move more easily from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
b)
It helped the United States take over Japan.
c)
It allowed the United States to transport navy and merchant ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
d)
It made Panama a U.S. territory and eventually a state.
4.
What is social darwinism?
a)
Survival of the fittest in society
b)
The idea that some races are better than others
c)
The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures
d)
all of these options
5.
Economic motives for imperialism include _________.
a)
a desire to spread Christianity
b)
a need for military bases around the world
c)
a need for raw materials to be used in factories
d)
a desire to gain glory
6.
Which of the following is a main player for imperialism?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Africa
d)
Great Britain
7.
What is direct rule?
a)
Replacing local leaders with foreigners
b)
Putting local leaders in charge (with guidance from foreigners)
c)
Controlling a country through trade and economy
d)
Removing the government and having anarchy
8.
Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Britain East India Company
c)
China
d)
France
9.
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
a)
Distrust of Britain after animal fat rumors for bullets
b)
India's addiction to opium and retaliation
c)
The changing western culture of India
d)
The Berlin Conference where they decided who got which area
10.
All of the following were cause of imperialism except
a)
new territory for growing populations
b)
Social Darwinism
c)
political and military power
d)
religious/humanitarian efforts
11.
This group wanted self rule for India?
a)
The Boxers
b)
The Muslim League
c)
The Indian National Congress
d)
The Mughal Empire
12.
The British wanted to maintain access to this place when the Egyptian government appeared unstable.
a)
Panama Canal
b)
Suez Canal
c)
India
d)
Cairo
13.
Machine guns, poisonous gas, hand grenades, and tanks are all examples of:
a)
Weapons used by the Bolsheviks to defeat Germany
b)
Weapons Germany had better access to than did the Allies
c)
Older weapons that proved obsolete during WW1.
d)
New weapons that greatly impacted WW1
14.
Leaders from three different countries meet together and agree that if one is attacked, the other two will go to war to protect it. This is an example of what?
a)
Nationalism
b)
Internationalism
c)
Militarism
d)
Alliances
15.
In what way did German U-boat activity lead to the United States entering WW1?
a)
The fact that German U-boats were attacking US ships led the US into war.
b)
The Zimmerman telegram revealed that German U-boats were hiding off the US coast.
c)
The US launched a surprise attack against a German U-boat, thereby announcing that it was no longer neutral.
d)
When the US discovered that Germany had U-boats, it immediately declared war.
16.
The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.
a)
superior to other cultures
b)
misunderstood by Americans
c)
the oldest culture in the world
d)
a replica of Ancient Greek culture
17.
Social Darwinism:
a)
was used by Anti-Imperialists to promote imperialism
b)
was used to argue some races and nations are naturally superior to others
c)
was used to defend a policy of neutrality and isolationism
d)
was promoted by Frederick Jackson Turner
18.
The idea of using Social Darwinism to "civilize" natives is called what?
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
White Man's Task
c)
White Man's Destiny
d)
White Man's Journey to White Castle to get those new ghost pepper sliders...
19.
Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
a)
Africans wanted to trade with European nations.
b)
Europeans wanted to learn about African cultures.
c)
Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
d)
Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography.
20.
The government of Great Britain built railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to
a)
help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
b)
secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders
c)
strengthen its political and economic control in India
d)
prepare India for independence
21.
Which historical development showed the desire of a group to gain independence from a colonial power?
a)
Sepoy Mutiny in India
b)
Tiananmen Square uprising in China
c)
Solidarity movement in Poland
d)
rise of the Nazi Party in Germany
22.
The Sepoy Rebellion is considered an important event in Indian history because it was one cause of the
a)
creation of the Mughal Empire by Muslims
b)
establishment of French colonies in India
c)
secession of Bangladesh from Pakistan
d)
independence movement in India
23.
What was a major reason European nations competed for control of Africa during the second half of the 1800s?
a)
Europeans needed land for their excess population.
b)
African nations offered religious and political freedom.
c)
Slave labor was needed in the Americas.
d)
Africa had a wealth of natural resources.
24.
Sepoy was to India as Boxer was to ___________:
a)
South Africa
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Russia
25.
What European country had the most colonies in Asia?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Italy
c)
France
d)
Germany
26.
Why was Africa called the “Dark Continent?”
a)
It had many thick jungles.
b)
The people of Africa did not travel to Europe often.
c)
The interior of the continent was unexplored.
d)
It was completely controlled by European countries.
27.
What is the meaning of the statement, “The sun never sets upon the British empire?”
a)
Great Britain was the largest trading country in Europe.
b)
Great Britain had the most colonies in Africa and Asia.
c)
Great Britain had the strongest navy in the world.
d)
Great Britain had colonies spread throughout all areas of the world.
28.
The Sepoy Rebellion was an example of
a)
the United States setting up colonies.
b)
a successful rebellion against imperialism.
c)
a nation attempting to practice isolationism.
d)
a nation fighting against imperialism.
29.
What was important about the African nations of Liberia and Ethiopia?
a)
They were the only nations to remain free from European control.
b)
They were the first nations to gain independence from the Europeans.
c)
They were the first nations to be taken over by the Europeans.
d)
They were both taken over by the United States.
30.
Great Britain took over the __________Canal and made the country of ___________ a protectorate.
a)
Suez; China
b)
Panama; Colombia
c)
Panama; Egypt
d)
Suez; Egypt
31.
The opposition of Dutch settlers to British policy in South Africa turned violent during the
a)
Crimean War
b)
Boer War
c)
Amristar Massacre
d)
Sepoy Mutiny
32.
Great pride in your nation and a want to improve it?
a)
Nationalism
b)
Revolution
c)
SuperPride
d)
Fanatic
33.
What continent did the Zulu War occur?
a)
Asia
b)
Australia
c)
Africa
d)
South America
34.
Which African country successfully fought back against Europeans (Italians)?
a)
Ethiopia
b)
South Africa
c)
Nigeria
d)
Congo
35.
the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets
a)
imperialism
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
protectorate
36.
Where did 14 European nations meet to divide Africa?
a)
Congress of Vienna
b)
Berlin Conference
c)
Paris Conference
d)
Congress of London
37.
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
a)
Distrust of Britain after animal fat rumors for bullets
b)
India's addiction to opium and retaliation
c)
The changing western culture of India
d)
The Berlin Conference where they decided who got which area
38.
Which European nation colonized India?
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
England
d)
United States
39.
This king of Belgium conquered the Congo region utilizing harsh tactics.
a)
Leopold II
b)
Henry Stanley
c)
Dr. Livingstone
d)
Cecil Rhodes
40.
This political cartoon BEST represents which historical era?
a)
Exploration
b)
Imperialism
c)
Industrialization
d)
Reformation
41.
Industrialized nations:
a)
developed technology and machines to do work and produce goods
b)
needed and wanted more resources and sources of cheap labor
c)
conquered lands in order to create new markets
d)
all of these
42.
The area of the Congo was colonized by:
a)
France
b)
Belgium
c)
the Netherlands
d)
United States
43.
What type of imperial rule involved keeping the existing ruler in power, but with Western advisers dictating the ruler's decisions?
a)
Nationalism
b)
Indirect rule
c)
Direct rule
d)
Social Darwinism
44.
Wanting to stay out of WWI because it would allow American companies to sell to both sides would represent what national interest?
a)
Security Interest
b)
Economic Interest
c)
Ideological Interest
45.
Hawaii is a term from WHAT era?
a)
Imperialism
b)
WWI
c)
WWII
46.
When the war broke out in Europe in 1914, the United States at first tried to stay _______________.
a)
on strike
b)
in the war
c)
neutral
d)
economy
47.
The tool by which business, labor, government, and American opinion were molded to fight was:
a)
Propaganda
b)
Conscription
c)
Neutrality
d)
Dollar Diplomacy
48.
The war might have involved only two nations, if not for
a)
imperialism.
b)
propaganda.
c)
the alliance system.
d)
Germany.
49.
Who was the President of the United States during WWI?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Grover Cleveland
c)
Teddy Roosevelt
d)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
50.
Payments for war damages were known as
a)
nationalism
b)
separatism.
c)
reparations.
d)
retaliations.
51.
Choose the correct definition for stalemate.
a)
The Central Power won in victory
b)
The Allied won in victory
c)
No side wins in victory
d)
The Neutral countries won in victory
52.
What was the Zimmerman Note?
a)
The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain
b)
Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWI
c)
A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory
d)
a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary
53.
Which of these is a type of fighting used in World War One?
a)
Trench Warfare
b)
Atomic Bomb
c)
Guerilla Warfare
d)
No-Man's Land
54.
What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism?
a)
A country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them
b)
Army expands, the country wants colonies to recruit troops
c)
Colonies, grow, the military stages training exercises there
d)
Army expands, a country seeks colonies to prevent protesting
55.
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
a)
the Maine
b)
The Titanic
c)
The Lusitania
d)
The Queen Mary
56.
According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was
a)
to remove threat of future wars.
b)
to prevent nuclear proliferation.
c)
to help the US gain more territories.
d)
to help promote prohibition in other countries.
57.
World War I left millions dead, and even millions more wounded. Which of the following best describes the reason for so many casualties never seen in prior wars?
a)
better military leaders served in World War
b)
it was the first war to feature gunpowder
c)
it was the first war to feature modern machinery
d)
less sanitary conditions existed for the troops
58.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram? And how did it lure the U.S. into the war?
a)
it tried to get Italy to fight with the Allies
b)
it tried to get Russia to fight with the Central Powers
c)
it tried to get Mexico to join Germany against the U.S.
d)
It tried to get Mexico to fight with the U.S.
59.
Germany sunk a ship called the Lusitania. Why was this a big deal?
a)
it was a merchant ship with a large number of supplies
b)
it was a passenger ship on which 1,200 were killed, including 128 Americans
c)
it was a military ship that had been shelling the German coast
d)
it was a sailboat on which the king of England was traveling
60.
Because of the Treaty of Versailles …
a)
Germany had to give up 1 million square miles of land
b)
Germany had to pay war reparations to the Allies
c)
Germany’s government was reconstructed.
d)
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
61.
Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
a)
made Germany pay reparations.
b)
stripped Germany of its colonies.
c)
forced Germany to sign a war-guilt clause
d)
barred Germany from maintaining a military
62.
President Woodrow Wilson wanted peace, but the rest of the "Big Four" wanted to punish
a)
Austria-Hungry
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
The Ottoman Empire
63.
In 1900, the largest empire in Eastern Europe was:
a)
Spain
b)
Austria-Hungary
c)
Poland
d)
Germany
64.
What is nationalism?
a)
Owning many colonies overseas
b)
a group of people with similar traditions and beliefs
c)
a country where the monarch's power is limited by elected officials
d)
extreme pride in your nation or ethnic group
65.
An agreement among nations to unite for a common cause
a)
alliance
b)
fascism
c)
dictatorship
d)
a Marshall Plan
66.
The assassination of the Archduke led to this conflict:
a)
Holocaust
b)
WWI
c)
WWII
d)
D-Day
67.
The Russian Revolution had what effect on WWI?
a)
Russia left the war
b)
It increased the number of Russian troops against Germany
c)
It helped to end the war
d)
It gave American troops an excuse to enter the war
68.
Which DID NOT happen as a result of The Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Austria-Hungary split into 2 countries
b)
Austria-Hungary was blamed for starting the war
c)
Germany took responsibility for all damage
d)
Limits were put on the size of German military
69.
What did the USA, UK, and Russia all have in common during WWI?
a)
They all fought to remove Hitler from power
b)
They all fought for the Allied Powers against the French
c)
They all fought against the Central Powers
d)
They all fought from the beginning of the war to the end
70.
What was the role of peasants/serfs during the Russian Revolution?
a)
The shared ideas with the new government
b)
They overthrew the government
c)
Protests caused the government to change
d)
None: they had no say or power
71.
The Allied cause was dealt a hard blow during World War I when Russia
a)
allied with Germany.
b)
invaded Sweden.
c)
denounced the United States.
d)
signed a peace treaty with Germany.
72.
Which group of countries allied themselves to form the Triple Entente (Allies) in the early years of World War I?
a)
Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary
b)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
c)
Russia, Germany, and Italy
d)
Britain, France, and Russia
73.
What were the first two countries involved in WWI?
a)
Russia and Austria-Hungary
b)
Germany and Russia
c)
Serbia and the Ottoman Empire
d)
Austria-Hungary and Serbia
74.
The invasion of what country caused Britain to join WWI?
a)
Luxembourg
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
75.
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution?
a)
Vladamir Lenin
b)
Karl Marx
c)
Joseph Stalin
d)
Woodrow Wilson
76.
Which of the following was not a part of the Big Four at the end of WWI?
a)
Russia
b)
France
c)
Britain
d)
Italy
77.
What event started WWI?
a)
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b)
German invasion of France
c)
German invasion of Russia
d)
German invasion of Belgium
78.
One reason for the tension between European powers was their intense pride in their homelands called
a)
nationalism.
b)
socialism.
c)
imperialism.
d)
progressivism.
79.
German battle strategy that called for quick defeat of France in the west and then attack Russia in the east was the
a)
Triple Alliance.
b)
Schlieffen Plan.
c)
unrestricted submarine warfare.
d)
trench warfare.
80.
Battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits in the earth was
a)
Schlieffen Plan.
b)
Triple Entente.
c)
alliance system.
d)
trench warfare.
81.
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
a)
massive deadlock or stalemate
b)
an easy victory for Germany
c)
fewer casualties on both sides
d)
An easy victory of Britain and France
82.
Which of following best describes trench warfare?
a)
Long, deadly battles that often advanced over miles of territory a day.
b)
Long, deadly battles with little gain on each side.
c)
Long battles involving a variety of successful attack strategies.
d)
Long, deadly struggles ending in a clear victory for both sides.
83.
WWI resulted in the ending of four empires: the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire, the German Empire, and the
a)
Ottoman Empire.
b)
Yugoslavian Empire.
c)
Slavic Empire.
d)
Chinese Empire.
84.
In 1917, Bolshevik leaders in Russia sought peace with Germany because the new Russian government
a)
wanted to retain the power and work on rebuilding Russia.
b)
needed to control Finland and wanted a warm water port.
c)
.needed to concentrate its troops and resources on its war with Turkey.
d)
decided to join forces with Germany and the Central Powers.
85.
Which statement best describes the relationship between WWI and the Russian Revolution?
a)
WWI created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution.
b)
WWI postponed the Russian Revolution by restoring confidence in the tsar.
c)
The Russian Revolution inspired the Russian people to win WWI.
d)
WWI gave the tsar’s army the experience to suppress the Russian Revolution.
86.
During WWI, a group of ______________ took power in Russia and established a communist government.
a)
Bolsheviks
b)
Slovenes
c)
Serbs
d)
Bosnians
87.
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish the Germany economy?
a)
It encouraged the U.S. to withdraw from world affairs.
b)
It forced Germany to pay huge sums of money for war damages.
c)
It called for the formation of the League of Nations.
d)
It allowed Germany to rebuild its military.
88.
How was Germany punished under the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
1. reduced military forces
b)
2. reparations to the Allies
c)
3. loss of land and colonies
d)
4. all of the above
89.
What action on November 11, 1918 brought the fighting of World War I to an end?
a)
an armistice was signed
b)
the Allied powers surrendered
c)
a propaganda campaign was waged
d)
the Allied Powers won a major battle
90.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
a)
Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare
b)
Sinking of the Lusitania
c)
The Zimmerman Telegram
d)
All of the above
91.
How did many Americans react to the Zimmerman Telegram?
a)
They became concerned about Russian expansion
b)
They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations.
c)
They wanted to fire Zimmerman
d)
They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance.
92.
What was not a weapon that was used during WWI?
a)
Tanks
b)
Airplane
c)
Subs
d)
Atomic bomb
93.
President Woodrow Wilson wanted peace, but the rest of the "Big Four" wanted to punish
a)
Austria-Hungry
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
The Ottoman Empire
94.
Which 14 point did Wilson create to prevent future wars?
a)
League of Nations
b)
No secret alliances
c)
Removal of economic barriers
d)
Absolute freedom of seas
95.
What was the area between trenches called?
a)
Friendly Fire Zone
b)
No mans land
c)
Grace period
d)
Barren
96.
Who won WWI?
a)
Allied powers
b)
Central Powers
c)
Triple Entente
d)
Triple Alliance
97.
What was signed in 1919 to create peace after WWI?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of World Wars
d)
Armistice
98.
This word means pride in one's country; it was a cause of WWI.
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Nationalism
d)
Imperialism
99.
This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Alliances
d)
Imperialism
100.
This word means seeking other colonies; it was a cause of World War I.
a)
Militarism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Alliances
d)
Nationalism
101.
This word means support for different sides during war; there were the Allied and Central powers during WWI.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Alliances
d)
Militarism
102.
Which of the following is not a MAIN cause of WWI?
a)
Assasination
b)
Militarism
c)
Nationalism
d)
Imperialism
103.
Which new technology would not have been used in trench warfare?
a)
Tanks
b)
Poison gas
c)
U-boats
d)
Machine guns
104.
What nation did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
United States
d)
Germany
105.
Leader of Germany in WWI
a)
Nicholas II
b)
Whilhelm II
c)
Woodrow Wilson
d)
George V
106.
What country joined the allies in 1917?
a)
US
b)
France
c)
Russia
d)
Balkan States
107.
How did Europeans use their colonies during WWI?
a)
target practice
b)
trench warfare
c)
they did not use their colonies
d)
men and supplies
108.
The countries in Orange.
a)
Allies
b)
Central Powers
c)
Third Reich
d)
Triple Entante
109.
The countries in pink.
a)
Allies
b)
Central Powers
c)
Third Reich
d)
Triple Entante
110.
Which group did the United States form an alliance with?
a)
Allies
b)
Central Powers
111.
During World War I, many American women helped gain support for the suffrage movement by
a)
protesting against the war
b)
joining the military service
c)
lobbying for child-care facilities
d)
working in wartime industries
112.
World War 1 took place between what years?
a)
1939 - 1945
b)
1915 - 1920
c)
1914 - 1918
d)
1899 - 1914
113.
Where was the Western Front located?
a)
In France
b)
In England
c)
In Russia
d)
In Italy
114.
Which weapons of mechanized warfare were introduced in WWI?
a)
Battlefront trenches
b)
Rifles
c)
Pistols
d)
Tanks
115.
What was Russia's government before the Russian Revolution?
a)
Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Monarchy
d)
Socialism
116.
What government was based on the ideas of Karl Marx?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Communism
117.
The Germans, Austria-Hungary, and Italy made up which alliance?
a)
The Alliances
b)
The Triple Entente
c)
The Triple Alliance (later called the Central Powers)
d)
The Middle Powers
118.
German strategy to defeat France first and then attack Russia
a)
Schlieffen Plan
b)
Zimmerman Plan
c)
Pershing Plan
d)
Kaiser Plan
119.
The strong and vibrant leader of the Bolshevik Revolution
a)
V. I. Lenin
b)
Josef Stalin
c)
Leon Trotsky
d)
Alexander Kerensky
120.
Who was the "Mad Monk" that was an aid to Tsarina Alexandria before the Russian Revolution
a)
Rumi
b)
Roma
c)
Rasputin
d)
Romanov
121.
What was the major consequence of the February Revolution of 1917?
a)
A. It forced Kerensky to surrender to the Bolsheviks.
b)
B. It secured Stalin as leader of Russia.
c)
C. It allowed Trotsky to negotiate peace with Germany.
d)
D. It forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate the throne.
122.
The provision (part) in the Treaty of Versailles that required Germany to take responsibility for the war was known as the
a)
War Guilt Clause
b)
We did it Clause
c)
Blame us Clause
123.
Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
a)
Belgium
b)
Sarajevo
c)
France
d)
Serbia
124.
Russia lost substantial territory to the German with the
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
d)
Treaty of the Marne
125.
-Led the Russians in a second Revolution (1917)
-Promised "Peace, Land, and Bread"
-Established New Economic Policy (NEP)
Which leader is being described?
-Promised "Peace, Land, and Bread"
-Established New Economic Policy (NEP)
Which leader is being described?
a)
Czar Nicholas II
b)
Nikita Kruschev
c)
Vladimir Lenin
d)
Mikhail Gorbachev
126.
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because
a)
Russia became the first nation with a Communist economic system
b)
it was the last revolution in the 20th century
c)
Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs
d)
the royal family was exiled to Mexico
127.
The Bolshevik Party in 1917 gained support of the peasant class because they promised them
a)
democratic reforms in all levels of government
b)
abolition of the secret police
c)
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
d)
"Peace, Land, Bread"
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