WorksheetsImperialism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
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1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
a)
They wanted Africa's natural resources
b)
They wanted land to develop new types of ships
c)
They wanted to create a perfect society
d)
They wanted to learn new languages
6.
Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
Sepoy Rebellion
c)
Zulu War
d)
Meiji Restoration
7.
What was the result that the Boxer Rebellion, the Sepoy Rebellion, and Zulu War had in common
a)
Europeans emerged victorious thanks to superior technology
b)
Indigenous people defeated Europeans
c)
Europeans were defeated thanks to inferior technology
d)
Imperialism was limited due to these actions
8.
A settlement on foreign land is known as a
a)
colony
b)
empire
c)
"mother" country
d)
alliance
9.
A group of countries under a single authority is known as
a)
empire
b)
colony
c)
"mother country
d)
alliance
10.
The desire and attempt to expand a country’s territory
a)
patriotism
b)
expansionism
c)
nationalism
d)
colonialism
11.
How were European nations able to dominate Africa and Asia? they were...
a)
industrialized
b)
socialist
c)
communist
d)
all of these are tru
12.
The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.
a)
French and Industrial Revolution
b)
Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
c)
Mercantilism and Nationalism
d)
Humanism and Militarism
13.
What was the American policy of territorial integrity for china and equal access to china for western powers?
a)
Boxer Rebellion
b)
Open Door Policy
c)
America First Policy
d)
Opium War
14.
Why were the Sepoys offended by the new weapons that used animal fat to grease the gun cartridges?
a)
Most Sepoys were Muslim or Hindu and their religions had specific rules about cows and pigs
b)
The grease stained their uniforms, which were expensive to replace
c)
The Sepoys were pacifists and did not believe in war
d)
The Sepoys invented the new weapons and were not paid for their use
15.
What was the name of the conflicts between Britain and China over trade rights?
a)
Opium Wars
b)
Anglo-Chinese Wars
c)
Clone Wars
d)
Hundred Days War
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