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WorksheetsU12 Nationalism & Imperialism Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
This force did very little to change the lives of Asians and Africans.
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
Nationalism (pride) played a role in causing European nations to grab land beyond their borders.
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
The industrialization of Europe pushed this force along.
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
Industrial technology and medicine aided in the success of imperialism.
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
Kipling's poem White Man's Burden showed the so called "humanitarian" goals of this imperialism.
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
"Concessions," "Protectorates," and "Spheres of Influence" were used to control people and trade in Asia and Africa
the statement describes the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th century
the statement does NOT describe imperialism.
Which was NOT a reason why European nations wanted empires in the late 19th century
for prestige purposes
strategic (military) reasons
gain of markets and raw materials
they wanted to build factories in Asia.
Bismarck believed that nations were built through
parliamentary debate
industry and liberal reform
blood and iron in warfare
patient nonviolent protects tactics
Japan became an imperialist power by gaining control of:
Russia
Thailand
Indochina
Korea
Japan responded to foreign pressures in the 1850’s by:
continuing to isolate itself from the western world
transforming itself into a modern industrial power
accepting colonial rule
closing its ports to western trade
What was the most serious problem facing the Russian, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires in the 19th century:
rising nationalism among subject people
communists in their parliaments
attack out of Asia by the Mongols
economic collapse due to a failure to industrialize
Which nation was the most powerful when it came to Imperialism world wide?
France
Britain
Germany
U.S.
The "ism" that best describes one nation's seeking to dominate the affairs and economy of another group of people:
Romanticism
Industrialism
Imperialism
Socialism
Areas in which one country has a special interest, other nations agree to respect
Settlement Colonies
Imperialism
Spheres of influence
Autocrat
Large groups of people from one country living together in a new country
Settlement Colonies
Imperialism
Spheres of influence
Autocrat
Powerful nations dominate the political, economic, cultural affairs of another nation
Settlement Colonies
Imperialism
Spheres of influence
Autocrat
Italian word for resurgence; name for Italian nationalist movement
Terrorism
Kulturekampf
Assimilation
Risorgimento
Imperialist Motives:
Manufacturers wanted natural resources, markets
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Imperialist Motives:
Ports for navy vessels, coal stations
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Imperialist Motives:
Missionaries, doctors, teachers, help natives
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Imperialist Motives:
European superiority (fittest) in culture, race, science etc.
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Imperialist Motives:
Wealthy, corporations, monarchs, want to rule world
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Imperialist Motives:
Using violence, coercion, military technology to rule the world
Humanitarian & religious
Economic interests
White Man’s Burden/ Social Darwinism
Political & military
Otto von Bismarck, the "Architect of German Unity," practiced a policy known as Realpolitik. What is the core idea of this policy?
Decisions should be based on religious morals and kindness.
The "ends justify the means" to achieve and maintain power.
Every citizen should have an equal vote in government decisions.
War should only be used as a last resort after years of diplomacy.
The "Red Shirts" were a volunteer army that successfully conquered Sicily and Southern Italy. Who was their charismatic leader?
Otto von Bismarck
Victor Emmanuel
Alexander II
Giuseppe Garibaldi
What commodity became the favorite good for the British to import from China?
Technology
Tea
Opium
Slaves
The British government started selling Opium to the Chinese because:
It was a product the British had in high volume and was a product they could “hook” the Chinese into wanting
The demand for tea in Britain was booming and China was a great source for tea
The British did not have a favorable balance of trade with China
All of the above
All of these were a result of the Opium War, EXCEPT which one?
British control over Hong Kong
Christianity became the official state religion in China
Extraterritoriality laws
Trade opened up in China
The Chinese lost the Opium War because...
the British had superior technology and weapons
the British used guerrilla warfare
the British brought in troops from China
of a lack of unity amongst the Chinese
What was a major consequence for farmers when imperial powers shifted land use to "cash crops"?
Food prices decreased as production became more efficient.
Biodiversity increased due to the introduction of new plant species.
Many farmers abandoned traditional subsistence farming, leading to food shortages.
Most colonies became economically independent from their imperial powers.
Why did Britain significantly increase its cotton imports from Egypt and India during the mid-19th century?
Cotton from those regions was naturally more waterproof.
The American Civil War caused a major shortage of U.S. cotton.
Britain wanted to stop all trade with the United States.
Egypt and India offered cotton for free to the British textile mills.
Which natural resource, primarily found in Peru and Chile, was dug by hand by indentured laborers to be used as a potent fertilizer?
Opium
Palm Oil
Guano
Latex
What was the "Open Door Policy" proposed by the United States regarding trade with China?
It closed all Chinese ports to European powers.
It granted the United States exclusive rights to the opium trade.
It proposed that trade in China should be open to all countries equally.
It required China to trade only with nations that had a constitutional monarchy.
The term "Banana Republic" was used to describe small Central American countries that were:
Leading exporters of manufactured technological goods.
Politically stable and economically independent.
Colonies that successfully overthrew the United Fruit Company.
Under the economic power of foreign-based corporations and dependent on a limited-resource product.
In the context of economic imperialism, what was the primary role of the "United Fruit Company" in Central America?
To gain monopolies over resources and pressure governments for favorable conditions.
To maintain political stability through democratic elections.
To provide free healthcare and education to plantation workers.
To encourage local farmers to return to subsistence farming.
Why did "Economic Imperialism" specifically focus on Latin America and Asia?
These regions had no natural resources of value to Europe.
These regions were used by foreign businesses to gain economic power and influence over local governments.
European nations wanted to help these regions develop their own manufacturing plants.
These regions refused to trade with any nation except the United States.
In the late 1800s, what was the primary purpose of the "extensive railroad networks" built in Latin American countries?
To allow citizens to travel easily between different interior cities.
To connect mines and agricultural regions directly to ports for export.
To spread the Spanish language to remote rural villages.
To provide free public transportation for local factory workers.
What was the "Monroe Doctrine" (1823) intended to do?
Encourage European colonization in the Americas.
State that the United States would not interfere in Latin American affairs.
Warn European powers that the Americas were off-limits to further colonization.
Provide a trade agreement between Britain and the United States regarding cotton.
Which detail best describes the level of British influence over Argentina's economy by 1914?
British companies owned 86% of the railroads, and English was the official language of the rail system.
Argentina refused to trade with any country except Britain.
The British government officially annexed Argentina as a settlement colony.
The Argentine population was required to move to London for work.
