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WorksheetsImperialism Test Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A strong devotion to one's own country, was a powerful force that swept over Europe in the 1800s.
a)
nationalism
b)
imperialism
c)
colonization
2.
Europeans made huge profits by selling factory-made goods created from raw materials obtained from their
a)
enemies
b)
allies
c)
colonies
3.
In the age of imperialism _____ had the largest empire in the world.
a)
Spain
b)
Great Britain
c)
China
4.
During the 1800s ___ was one of Great Britain's most valuable colonies.
a)
India
b)
Indochina
c)
Egypt
5.
Because many Indians were unhappy with British rule, called the ____, they rebelled.
a)
imperialism
b)
reign
c)
Raj
6.
The Indian National Congress, formed in 1885, began a movement toward ____ for India.
a)
war
b)
independence
c)
destruction
7.
Because the _______ shortened the saw route from England to India, the British wanted to control it.
a)
Suez Canal
b)
Raj
c)
Indians
8.
Imperialism was at its height in ____, where lands were claimed by the European powers.
a)
China
b)
Africa
c)
Asia
9.
After the Berlin Conference, the only two African countries remaining independent were
a)
Egypt and Libya
b)
Ethiopia and Angola
c)
Ethiopia and Liberia
10.
King Leopold II of Belgium controlled the Congo and forced Africans living there to
a)
leave the region
b)
work for him
c)
go to war
11.
What effect did nationalism and imperialism have on some European countries in the 1800s?
a)
led them to expand their empires
b)
reduced profits on factory-made goods
c)
decreased feelings of patriotism
d)
led to political unrest among citizens
12.
How did many Europeans feel about the effects of imperialism in their colonies?
a)
they felt that people in the colonies wanted to become English citizens
b)
they felt that people in their colonies were better off due to European influence
c)
they felt that people in the colonies were worse off than before colonization
d)
they felt that there were no benefits to the colonies
13.
Why are Cecil Rhodes's ideas about English superiority considered to be opinions rather than facts?
a)
they can be proven true
b)
they cannot be proven true
c)
Rhodes never really claimed English superiority
d)
they are facts, not opinions
14.
Which of the following areas was most affected by imperialism in the 1800s?
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
Eastern Europe
d)
Africa
15.
How might King Leopold's rule of the Congo be described?
a)
fair
b)
peaceful
c)
cruel
d)
friendly
16.
What relationship did China have with Europe before the 1800s?
a)
violent opposition
b)
free access
c)
limited trade
d)
forced cooperation
17.
What did the Chinese mean when they said that China was the "Middle Kingdom"
a)
it was the center of civilization
b)
it was located in the middle of Asia
c)
it was neither the largest nor the smallest country
d)
it was at the midpoint of all ocean trade routes
18.
How did the Qing dynasty prevent China from becoming modernized?
a)
it limited opportunities for learning
b)
it stopped all trade with all other countries
c)
it isolated China from European influences
d)
it insisted that they Chinese return to ancient traditions
19.
What was the result of the first Opium War between Britain and China?
a)
Britain took Hong Kong and forced China to open five treaty ports
b)
China forced Britain out of Asia
c)
Britain occupied Beijing
d)
Millions of Chinese people died
20.
What changes occurred in Japan after the Meiji emperor came to power?
a)
the country focused on technology and modernization
b)
Japanese shoguns took control of the government
c)
China and Japan worked together to keep out Western ideas
d)
the government became a victim of Western imperialism
21.
Which of the following countries was most influenced by Western ideas?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
Hong Kong
d)
Korea
22.
Why did Germans and Italians want to create their own nations?
a)
they wanted to have their own colonies in the Americas
b)
they were unhappy with the Catholic Church
c)
they had no common languages or customs
d)
they felt a strong sense of nationalism
23.
What country served as a role model for Germans and Italians?
a)
Greece
b)
France
c)
Austria
d)
Turkey
24.
How did Prussia help create a unified German empire?
a)
set up a democratic system of government
b)
negotiated deals with several other countries
c)
defeated neighboring countries in wars
d)
inspired Germans to rise up and overthrow their rulers
25.
Which of the following was NOT a leader in the nationalist effort to unify Italy?
a)
Giuseppe Mazzini
b)
Wilhelm II
c)
Camillo di Cavour
d)
Giuseppe Garibaldi
26.
How are British dominions different from other independent nations?
a)
dominions are self-governing nations
b)
they overthrew their rulers to form new nations
c)
dominions still have ties with the ruling nation
d)
they won their independence through war
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