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WorksheetsImperialism
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 38mins
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1.
Which of these was an economic reason which led to imperialism?
a)
The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.
b)
The Europeans needed raw materials for their factories.
c)
The Europeans needed fueling stations for their naval ships.
d)
The Europeans wanted a larger empire.
2.
As a result of the Zulu War,
a)
the British lost the colony in South Africa
b)
the British gained the colony of South Africa and made their empire larger.
c)
the natives were allowed to keep their land.
d)
the Boers got to keep the colony of South Africa.
3.
In the 1800s, the countries of Europe began to take over parts of China and didn’t allow other countries to trade in their parts. This was an example of:
a)
a sphere of influence
b)
Social Darwinism
c)
a protectorate
d)
The White Man’s Burden
4.
Which of the following was the most important motivation for imperialism?
a)
Economic reasons due to the Industrial Revolution
b)
Social and cultural reasons
c)
Military reasons
d)
The desire for glory and power
5.
Sepoy was to India as Boxer was to ___________:
a)
South Africa
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Russia
6.
Which of the following best describes Social Darwinism?
a)
It was the belief that the people of Asia and Africa were strong and that it was natural for them to take over the “weak” nations of Europe.
b)
It was the belief that the people of Asia and Africa were “weak” and that it was natural for the “strong” nations of Europe to take them as colonies.
c)
It was the belief that it was the duty of the Europeans to civilize the people of Asia and Africa.
7.
King Leopold II of Belgium
a)
was interested in the rubber trade in southern Asia.
b)
would not give in to the demands of European missionaries to stop forced labor.
c)
worked to improve the lives of the African people of the Congo.
d)
forced African tribes to gather wild rubber in the Congo region.
8.
Nationalism in European nations led to imperialism because
a)
the nations wanted fueling stations for their naval ships.
b)
the people of Africa and Asia were poor and in need of help.
c)
the countries of Europe were competing to become the strongest in power.
d)
because the Europeans wanted a market for goods made in factories
9.
The colony that was the “jewel” in Britain’s crown was:
a)
India
b)
South Africa
c)
Australia
d)
Canada
10.
The Berlin Conference
a)
was a meeting of African leaders to discuss the division of Africa.
b)
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the slave trade in Africa.
c)
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of colonies in Africa.
d)
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of the colonies in southern Asia.
11.
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.
12.
The Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion had the following in common
a)
They both were successful in driving out the foreigners.
b)
They both resulted in more democratic governments.
c)
They both supported the spread of Christianity.
d)
They both lost their fights against the foreigners.
13.
What was the Open Door Policy?
a)
It led to an end to spheres of influence in China.
b)
It was first proposed by the U.S.
c)
It called for equal trading rights in China.
d)
All answers are correct.
14.
European imperialism was beneficial (helpful) because
a)
the natives of the imperialized countries were given equal rights with the Europeans.
b)
the imperial countries thought they were superior to the colonies.
c)
the imperial countries built schools and hospitals and developed new industries.
d)
the natives of the colonized regions could not hold high government jobs
15.
The Tai Ping Rebellion, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Opium War all took place where?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
South Africa
d)
Japan
16.
Which of the following is true about the Opium War?
a)
China won the war
b)
It was fought because Great Britain was selling opium to China.
c)
It was fought because China was selling opium to Great Britain.
d)
It was fought between China and the United States.
17.
Imperialism is __________.
a)
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
b)
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
c)
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
d)
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
18.
What is Spheres of Influence?
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
19.
What said that the US could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American countries?
a)
protectorate
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Dollar Diplomacy
d)
Moral Diplomacy
20.
The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.
a)
Imperialism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Annexation
21.
What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Korea
b)
South Africa
c)
Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines
d)
Japan
22.
What was a result of the US helping Panama gain independence?
a)
Panama gave the US the Statue of Liberty
b)
Panama created a national holiday to honor the US
c)
Panama refused to join Simon Bolivar's war against the US
d)
The US was allowed to build the Panama Canal
23.
What battleship mysteriously exploded in February 1898 causing the US to join the war in Cuba?
a)
USS Titanic
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Virginia
d)
USS Spain
24.
Why didn't early European explorers in Africa travel to the interior?
a)
navigability of rivers & disease
b)
They didn't know it existed
c)
Warring tribes barred their entry
d)
They did not have the money to go that far
25.
An area that owned its own internal government but under control of an outside power
a)
Colony
b)
Sphere of Influence
c)
Protectorate
d)
Empire
26.
An area governed internally by a foreign power
a)
Colony
b)
Sphere of Influence
c)
Protectorate
d)
Empire
27.
What dominant European belief was used to justify imperialism?
a)
Isolationism
b)
Social elitism
c)
Globalism
d)
Social Darwinism
28.
Which statement would be used AGAINST imperialism?
a)
It is wrong to force your way of life on others
b)
Imperial nations create schools
c)
Imperial nations help end local warfare
d)
Democratic nations have a duty to spread their gov't
29.
Which group rebelled against British foreign rule in India?
a)
Boxers
b)
Zulus
c)
Meijis
d)
Sepoys
30.
What country was forced to accept the open door policy?
a)
India
b)
Congo
c)
China
d)
South Africa
31.
What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
Overthrow the emperor
b)
End the sale of opium
c)
Drive foreigners out of China
d)
Establish a sphere of influence
32.
Why did the Sepoy soldiers rebel against the British in India?
a)
they were addicted to opium
b)
wanted diamond mines found on their land
c)
upset bullets were greased with animal fat
d)
were not paid a fair wage
33.
Why did Japan follow a policy of imperialism in eastern Asia?
a)
Russia was trying to control the area
b)
Japan wanted to avoid being colonized
c)
Japan defeated the Russian navy
d)
Japan was allied with the Chinese
34.
What did Japan hope to gain by modernizing?
a)
Colonies
b)
Wealth
c)
Power
d)
All of these
35.
What was the time of modernization in Japan called?
a)
Meiji Era
b)
Samurai Era
c)
Tokugawa Era
d)
Kyoto Era
36.
How did the Monroe Doctrine protect American interests in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
the US could not build colonies in the Western Hemisphere
b)
Europeans could not colonize in the Western Hemisphere
c)
It called for the building of American colonies in Asia
d)
Had no effect on American interests
37.
Which term best describes sensational headlines used to sell newspapers?
a)
Tabloid journalism
b)
Biased journalism
c)
Green journalism
d)
Yellow journalism
38.
Which political figure was responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal?
a)
William McKinley
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
James Monroe
d)
Rudyard Kipling
39.
Dutch settlers
a)
Zulu
b)
Boer
c)
Sepoy
d)
Congolese
40.
This meeting was called to divide up Africa in a civil manner
a)
Imperialism
b)
European Summit
c)
Berlin Conference
d)
Raj
41.
Why was Indian unity against the British hard to accomplish?
a)
Financial stressors broke up the country
b)
The country was divided
c)
The Muslims and Hindus did not trust eachother
d)
The Indians were loyal to the British
42.
What is the Raj?
a)
British Colonial rule over India
b)
The group of nationalists against the British government
c)
the name of the Opium cartel that distributed drugs to China
d)
The Indian King
43.
European Monarch who ruled over the Congo
a)
Shaka
b)
Boer
c)
Leopold
d)
George
44.
Why did Europeans have an unfavorable balance of trade with China?
a)
China wanted gold
b)
China lacked transportation
c)
China wasn't interested in European goods
d)
The language barrier caused issues
45.
What did the British find to trade to make money with China?
a)
Tea
b)
Opium
c)
Coffee
d)
Cotton
46.
What role did African delegates have in the Berlin Conference?
a)
None, they weren't invited
b)
A strong & dominant role
c)
An equal role with the European powers
47.
Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Britain East India Company
c)
China
d)
France
48.
Where did 14 European nations meet to divide Africa?
a)
Congress of Vienna
b)
Berlin Conference
c)
Paris Conference
d)
Congress of London
49.
President Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so that
a)
the Colombians would grant the United States the right to build a canal.
b)
Panamanians could be free from Colombian imperialism.
c)
the United States could get the rights to build a canal in Panama at a lower price.
d)
the Panamanians could build a canal from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
50.
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
51.
What is racism?
a)
belief that one race is superior to others
b)
theory that those who are fittest for survival enjoy wealth and success and are superior to others
c)
belief that people's greatest loyalty should be to a nation of people who share a common culture and history.
d)
policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, and/or socially.
52.
What technologies helped Europeans take over other lands?
a)
advanced weapons
b)
steamships and railroads
c)
telegraph
d)
All of the above.
53.
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
African Marathon
c)
Great Competition
d)
Monopoly
54.
The idea stated by the US president that European countries should stay out of Latin America
a)
Communist Manifesto
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Yellow Jouralism
d)
Industrialization
55.
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:
a)
colonization of Japan by the UnitedStates
b)
transfer of spheres of influence to China
c)
introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
d)
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
56.
What did the British have that the Zulus did not have?
a)
advanced weaponry
b)
advanced communication skills
c)
advanced leadership
d)
advanced social hiearchy
57.
What was a result of the Opium Wars in China?
a)
A. led to a military alliance with Japan
b)
led to increased isolationism.
c)
A. led to a socialist revolution that increased democracy
d)
A. led to an increase in European influence in China
58.
The Sepoy Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Zulu War and Meiji Restoration occurred in different countries all over the world, but they were all reactions to
a)
social class struggles
b)
unlimited systems of government
c)
European imperialism
d)
the spread of Chirstianity
59.
What action forced Japan to reopen trading relations with Western nations?
a)
Japan was conquered during the Euro-Japanese War
b)
Japan really missed the rest of the world
c)
Commodore Matthew Perry of the U.S. Navy forced Japan to sign a treaty opening trade in the country
d)
Europeans felt like it was in the best interest of Japan to become friendly with the Westerners
60.
How did Japan respond to imperialistic threats against them?
a)
Industrialized and became a modern, competitive nation
b)
Gave up and let everyone boss them around
c)
Fought against foreign influence
d)
Turned over control to the Americans
61.
What two continents became victims of imperialism during this time?
a)
Asia and Africa
b)
Europe and North America
c)
Africa and Australia
d)
Europe and Asia
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