WorksheetsImperialism
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins
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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.
What countries imperialized? (Did the taking over)
a)
England, France, Japan and the US
b)
Italy, Cuba, India and Australia
c)
Haiti, Cuba, Japan and the Philippines
d)
England, Australia, Europe and Africa
5.
What areas of the world were colonized during the Age of Imperialism?
a)
Asia
b)
Oceania
c)
Africa
d)
All of the Above
6.
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
7.
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
8.
What was the Berlin Conference?
a)
A meeting of European nations to declare war
b)
A meeting of the US and European Nations to partition African lands
c)
A meeting of Germans to create a plan for German unification
d)
A meeting of Africans to develop a plan to keep European nations out of Africa
9.
Who was excluded from the Berlin Conference?
a)
representatives for the US
b)
representatives of European countries
c)
representatives of African countries
d)
representatives of the 3rd Estate
10.
How was Japan opened for trade in the 1850s?
a)
The US sent Commodore Perry and 4 warships to force Japan to sign a trade treaty
b)
Great Britain sent Jonathan Livingstone as a missionary to Japan.
c)
The Shogun insisted that Japanese ports be opened for trade.
d)
Workers threatened to strike if international trade did not begin.
11.
What was the Meiji Restoration?
a)
a period of industrial growth in China
b)
a period of modernization and industrialization in Japan
c)
the return of Indian art objects
d)
the return of African lands after the Zulu Wars
12.
What was the Meiji Restoration?
a)
a period of industrial growth in China
b)
a period of modernization and industrialization in Japan
c)
the return of Indian art objects
d)
the return of African lands after the Zulu Wars
13.
What US document threatened war against any European nations that tried to create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
The Monroe Doctrine
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
d)
The Treaty of Kanagawa
14.
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
15.
Why was the Spanish-American War fought?
a)
The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources
b)
The US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on Spain
c)
The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president
d)
All of these
16.
For what reason did the US imperialize?
a)
to gain raw materials for industry
b)
to create military bases around the globe
c)
to develop markets to sell goods
d)
all of these
17.
What wars were fought between African and Dutch settlers for control of South Africa?
a)
the Zulu Wars
b)
the Sino-African Wars
c)
The African Scramble Wars
d)
The Opium Wars
18.
What natural resources did Great Britain gain in India?
a)
rubber, ivory and timber
b)
coal, iron and diamonds
c)
cotton, tea, spices and opium
d)
fur, wool and flax
19.
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
20.
What rebellion led to the end of indirect rule and the beginning of direct rule in India?
a)
The Boxer Rebellion
b)
The Zulu War
c)
The Sepoy Rebellion
d)
The Boer Rebellion
21.
Who helped encourage an end to British rule through non-violent methods in India?
a)
Gandhi
b)
Otto Von Bismarck
c)
Queen Victoria
d)
Henry Stanley
22.
Because Britain traded opium instead of silver, _____.
a)
many Chinese became addicted and China's silver supply ran out
b)
the Chinese decided to trade in hemp
c)
the British created rehabilitation center in China
d)
the Chinese became artists who did not want to trade
23.
After the Second Opium War, China _______.
a)
opened more ports
b)
created freedom of religion
c)
allowed Britain to carry Chinese indentured servants to America
d)
All of these
24.
The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, known as the Boxers, rebelled in 1900, attacking all foreigners. The rebellion _____.
a)
was a success and all foreigners were expelled from China
b)
was a failure and China lost land and became more westernized
c)
decreased nationalistic feelings and never rebelled again
d)
increased to power of the Chinese emperor
25.
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
26.
Who illegally smuggled opium into China in the mid-1800's?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Japan
d)
Russia
27.
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.
28.
applying Darwin's theory of evolution to society, the belief that certain groups of people are more advanced than others
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Racism
c)
Westernize
d)
Foreign
29.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
a)
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.
b)
There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers.
c)
African leaders gave suggestions for better relations with Europe.
d)
European divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.
30.
A meeting of European powers in 1885 to divide Africa.
a)
Opium War
b)
Russo- Japanese War
c)
Italian unification
d)
Berlin Conference
31.
The policy of one country's political, economic, or cultural domination over other lands and territories.
a)
Unification
b)
Imperialism
c)
Nationalism
32.
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...
33.
A settlement on foreign land is known as a
a)
colony
b)
empire
c)
"mother" country
d)
alliance
34.
In the poem White Man’s Burden there is a line that states the non-white children were “half devil and half child”. What does this line say about Imperialism?
a)
it was racist
b)
it was sexist
c)
it was patriotic
d)
it was fascist
35.
A theory that applied to human society that the strongest and fittest will survive
a)
Colonialism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Social Darwinism
d)
Rebellion
36.
Africa was called ___________________ because the interior was largely unexplored.
a)
the Dark Continent
b)
Berlin Conference
c)
Geographic Lines
d)
Survival of the fittest
37.
the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets
a)
imperialism
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
protectorate
38.
an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment
a)
protectorate
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
imperialism
39.
an area that governs themselves but whose military and final decisions are controlled by another country
a)
sovereignty
b)
militarism
c)
imperialism
d)
protectorate
40.
a nation's ability to govern and protect themselves
a)
sovereignty
b)
militarism
c)
expansionism
d)
colonialism
41.
using the military to achieve goals
a)
expansionism
b)
militarism
c)
social darwinism
d)
sovereignty
42.
a country extends its control into neighboring territories
a)
yellow journalism
b)
social darwinism
c)
protectorate
d)
expansionism
43.
the idea stated by the US president that European countries should stay out of Latin America
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Yellow Jouralism
d)
Industrialization
44.
addition to the Monroe Doctrine that states the US will be a police power within Latin America
a)
Monroe Doctrine
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Yellow Journalism
d)
Industrialization
45.
exaggerated stories to sell newspapers
a)
Industrialism
b)
Militarism
c)
Yellow Jouralism
d)
Imperialism
46.
the use of machines instead of human or animal power
a)
expansionism
b)
industrialization
c)
militarism
d)
sovereignty
47.
US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China
a)
Open-Door Policy
b)
Colonialism
c)
Monroe Doctrine
d)
Roosevelt Corollary
48.
Indians soldiers who rebelled against the British
a)
Spanish
b)
Sepoy
c)
Zulu
d)
Boxers
49.
The Sepoy Rebellion occurred in
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Cuba
d)
South Africa
50.
Why did industrialized countries seek to set up colonies or "spheres of influence" in less developed countries?
a)
for vacation destinations
b)
their countries were overpopulated
c)
3rd world countries were exotic
d)
they wanted raw materials and new markets
51.
Which two groups were in the Zulu War?
a)
Zulu & British
b)
US & Spain
c)
Indians & British
d)
South Africans & British
52.
What continent did the Zulu War occur?
a)
Asia
b)
Australia
c)
Africa
d)
South America
53.
Where did the Spanish-American war occur?
a)
Korea
b)
Spain
c)
America
d)
Cuba
54.
What forced the US's hand that made them declare war on Spain?
a)
poor treatment of the Cubans
b)
sinking of the USS Maine
c)
the Zimmerman Telegram
d)
they needed Spanish gold
55.
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
56.
What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?
a)
opium
b)
gold
c)
tea
d)
silk
57.
The three major areas of the world that were “imperialized” were
a)
Africa, North America, South America
b)
Africa, North America, Oceania
c)
Africa, Oceania, Asia
d)
Asia, North America, South America
58.
Which of the following was a reason for imperialism?
a)
The imperial countries needed ports for their naval ships.
b)
The imperial countries wanted a sea route to North America.
c)
The imperial countries wanted to teach Islam to the people of Asia and Africa.
d)
The imperial countries wished to learn the native religions of Africa and Asia.
59.
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
60.
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
61.
In the late 1800s, many Europeans traveled to Africa and Asia to teach Christianity. This is “best" described as an example of:
a)
White Man’s Burden
b)
Socialism
c)
Social Darwinism
d)
Gold, God, Glory
62.
Sepoy was to India as Boxer was to ___________:
a)
South Africa
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Russia
63.
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.
64.
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.
65.
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
66.
The colony that was the “jewel” in Britain’s crown was:
a)
India
b)
South Africa
c)
Australia
d)
Canada
67.
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.
68.
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.
69.
Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
The rebellion took place in Japan.
b)
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
c)
The Boxers were defeated by the foreign countries of Russia, Japan, United States, France, Great Britain, and Germany.
d)
The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.
70.
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
71.
Imperialism often caused hardships to the imperialized region such as:
a)
Transportation systems remained poor.
b)
Schools and hospitals were destroyed.
c)
Natives shared in the policies of the new governments.
d)
Local industries were destroyed by the cheap European goods.
72.
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.
73.
Which countries were the major imperial nations in the late 1800s?
a)
Japan, United States, France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany
b)
Russia, Japan, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany
c)
Russia, Japan, United States, France, Great Britain, Germany
d)
Russia, Japan, United States, Spain, France, Great Britain
74.
The Tai Ping Rebellion, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Opium War all took place where?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
South Africa
d)
Japan
75.
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.
76.
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
77.
Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
The rebellion took place in Japan.
b)
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
c)
The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.
d)
The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.
78.
What resource did Britain want from India?
a)
cotton
b)
tea
c)
wheat
d)
coal
79.
Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Belgium
d)
Russia
80.
What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?
a)
it's always sunny in Britain
b)
it shows how large their empire was
c)
it shows how dangerous they were
d)
is a reference to the shiny money they had
81.
During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason?
a)
sugar
b)
oil
c)
pineapple
d)
gold
82.
The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt to remove westerners from India
a)
True
b)
False
83.
The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
Who was the leader of the Philippine Insurrection (Bolo War) against the US?
a)
William Taft
b)
William McKinley
c)
Emilio Aguinaldo
d)
Valeriano Weyler
85.
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
86.
Japan was tired of foreign involvement, so they closed themselves off for 200 years. This represents what vocabulary word?
a)
Isolationism
b)
Empire
c)
Exploit
d)
Civilized
87.
Which of the following events led to Japan being opened up to foreign trade?
a)
Admiral Matthew Perry landing in Tokyo with warships
b)
The Boxer Rebellion
c)
Queen Liliuokalani being overthrown
d)
The Sepoy Mutiny
88.
What European nation gained control of the Congo?
a)
Britain
b)
Belgium
c)
Portugal
d)
France
89.
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
c)
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
90.
Where is the Suez Canal located?
a)
Great Britain
b)
China
c)
Egypt
d)
Iran
91.
What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?
a)
muckraking
b)
yellow journalism
c)
journalism
d)
reporting
92.
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
93.
Spanish American war was MOSTLY fought here ____
a)
Cuba
b)
China
c)
Spain
d)
Mexico
94.
This future president led volunteers known as ROUGH RIDERS in the Spanish American War.
a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
William McKinley
d)
Ronald Reagan
95.
1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops
a)
Chinese Jay Rebellion
b)
Open Door Rebellion
c)
Chinese Boxer Rebellion
d)
Kaingzu Rebellion
96.
-USS Maine sinks
-Rough Riders aid the U.S. military in achieving victory
-United States acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
The events above are related to which of the following?
-Rough Riders aid the U.S. military in achieving victory
-United States acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
The events above are related to which of the following?
a)
War of 1812
b)
Spanish American War
c)
Mexican American War
d)
World War I
97.
The passing of what piece of United States legislation sparked the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
the Emancipation Proclamation
b)
the Monroe Doctrine
c)
the Open Door Policy
d)
the Quota System
98.
Extreme pride in one’s country is known as
a)
nationalism
b)
communism
c)
imperialism
d)
Social Darwinism
99.
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
100.
Who advocated Dollar Diplomacy?
a)
W. Taft
b)
McKinley
c)
H. Hoover
d)
W. Wilson
101.
Americans overthrew the queen of this island and made it a state due to its value to missionaries and fruit plantation owners
a)
Guam
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Hawaii
d)
Philippines
102.
The Roosevelt Corollary made the United States into what?
a)
A police power
b)
An independent country
c)
An economic power
d)
A delivery pizza service
103.
This agreement gave the US the right to intervene in Cuba
a)
Platt Amendment
b)
Foraker Act
c)
Dollar Diplomacy
d)
Roosevelt Corollary
104.
What nation was Cuba rebelling against?
a)
Spain
b)
Germany
c)
Austria
d)
Portugal
105.
What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?
a)
Manifest destiny
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Great Awakening
d)
Louisiana Purchase
106.
Who was the queen of Hawaii who resisted American control in Hawaii?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Sphere of Influence
c)
Open Door Policy
d)
Liliuokalani
107.
Who urged Cubans to fight for independence from Spain?
a)
Jose Marti
b)
De Lome Letter
c)
Battle of San Juan Hill
d)
Platt Amendment
108.
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
109.
The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.
a)
Imperialism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Annexation
110.
Foriegn Policy idea by Taft to make countries dependant on the U.S. by heavily investing in their economies
a)
Big Stick Policy
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Dollar Diplomacy
d)
Missionary Diplomacy
111.
agreements between nations to aid and protect one another
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
112.
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
113.
owner of the New York World newspaper, (yellow journalism)
a)
Joseph Pulitzer
b)
William R. Hearst
c)
Alfred T. Mahan
d)
Dr. William Gorgas
114.
consists of a country’s policies toward other nations
a)
Foreign Policy
b)
Domestic Issues
c)
Yellow Journalism
d)
State Department
115.
first governor of Hawaii, led a group of plantation owners to overthrow the queen
a)
Sanford Dole
b)
Alfred T. Mahan
c)
John J. Pershing
d)
John Hay
116.
mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor
a)
U.S.S. Maine
b)
U.S.S. Titanic
c)
U.S.S. Lusitania
d)
U.S.S. Constitution
117.
Roosevelt boasted he would “speak softly and carry a big stick”
a)
Big Stick Diplomacy
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Open Door Policy
d)
Imperialism
118.
Leader of the American Expeditionary Force sent to Mexico to hunt down famous Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
Dwight Eisenhower
c)
John J. Pershing
d)
Alfred T. Mahan
119.
What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?
a)
muckraking
b)
yellow journalism
c)
journalism
d)
paparazzi
120.
Involvement in the Spanish American War, acquisition of Hawaii, and introduction of the Open Door Policy were actions taken by the U.S. government to
a)
establish military alliances with other countries.
b)
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials in Latin American and the Pacific.
c)
begin the policy of Manifest Destiny.
d)
support isolationist forces in Congress.
121.
In the 1800´s the Zulu chief ______ used highly disciplined warriors and good military organization to create a large state in southern Africa.
a)
Shaka
b)
Menelik II
c)
Raj
d)
Queen Liliuokalani
122.
An Indian soldier serving under British command.
a)
Paternalism
b)
Assimilation
c)
Sepoy
d)
Raj
123.
Who was the real driving force behind colonization in Central Africa?
a)
King Leopold II of Belgium
b)
Emperor Napoleon III of France
c)
Otto von Bismarck of Germany
d)
Cecil Rhodes of South Africa
124.
to transform a people through forcing them to adopt and change specific parts of their culture such as language, religion, dress and beliefs
a)
Assimilation
b)
Paternalism
c)
Colonize
d)
Resistance
125.
Why did the Europeans control such a small portion of Africa in the early 1800s?
a)
Europeans didn't need new markets to sell their industrialized goods.
b)
Africa had no natural resources that the Europeans needed.
c)
Europeans were focused on building empires through acquisition of other European territories.
d)
Africa had had weapons, rivers were hard to navigate, and Europeans were susceptible to disease.
126.
Why did the Boers and the British fight over southern Africa?
a)
Both groups wanted control over the gold and diamonds in the region.
b)
Both groups practiced paternalism.
c)
Both groups wanted to industrialize the area.
d)
Both groups wanted to build a strong army to defeat the German controlled north.
127.
The Panama Canal connects which two bodies of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
c)
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
128.
What was one reason that President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to complete the Panama Canal?
a)
He hoped it would better relations with South American countries.
b)
It would increase travel time to Asia
c)
It would help the U.S. defend both of its coasts with our navy.
d)
Assist the economic problems in Latin America
129.
Which type of imperialism is when a large population moves into another area to establish towns, farms, and businesses?
a)
Protectorate
b)
Dependent Colony
c)
Settlement Colony
d)
Intervention
130.
The ____ were ancestors of the original Dutch settlers in South Africa.
a)
Neanderthal
b)
Boers
c)
Africaans
d)
Latin Americans
131.
The Cuban poet who spearheaded the Cuban revolution against Spain:
a)
a. Valeriano Weyler
b)
a. Jose Marti
c)
a. William McKinley
d)
a. Teddy Roosevelt
132.
The United States forced Cuba to sign the Platt Amendment, which said:
a)
Only the United States could intervene in Cuba
b)
All other countries must leave Cuba alone
c)
United States could make navy bases in Cuba
d)
All of these were part of the Platt Amendment
133.
The Roosevelt Corollary outlined all the following EXCEPT:
a)
The U.S. was to be the great power in the Western Hemisphere
b)
The U.S. would stay out of involvement with Latin America
c)
Europe had no right to colonize in the Western Hemisphere
d)
The U.S. could use their police power in Latin America
134.
Roosevelt’s “big stick” diplomacy
a)
depended on a strong military to achieve America’s goals.
b)
aimed to increase American investment in business and banks throughout Central America and the Caribbean.
c)
sought to conserve forests for lumber supplies for the military.
d)
worked to promote human rights, national integrity, and opportunity around the world.
135.
What was the biggest problem with colonial division of Africa?
a)
Better education
b)
united languages
c)
tribal boundaries were disregarded
d)
survival of the fittest
136.
How did the imperialism of India differ from that of Africa or China?
a)
India was governed by Great Britian
b)
India was governed by France and Great Britian
c)
Africa and China were controlled by Great Britian
d)
India was split between European countries
137.
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
138.
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
139.
What was a negative impact of imperialism?
a)
Language barriers
b)
raise of taxes
c)
traditions and cultures ignored
d)
increase of land ownership
140.
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.
141.
This began after rumors spread among Indian soldiers that the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat.
a)
Amristar Massacre
b)
Sepoy Mutiny
c)
Crimean War
d)
Boer War
142.
What caused low food supplies in Africa and India during European colonization?
a)
Most of the farm land was used for mining.
b)
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies.
c)
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.
d)
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crop, such as cotton.
143.
He worked to free India of British rule by using boycotts of British goods, government schools, and refusal to pay British taxes.
a)
Chief Shaka
b)
Henry Stanley
c)
Ram Mohun Roy
d)
Mahatma Gandhi
144.
What did indirect control and direct control have in common?
a)
They both based government institutions on European styles.
b)
They both encouraged assimilation as their main goal.
c)
They both used local government officials and local rules.
d)
They both encouraged limited self-rule for all colonies.
145.
What was true of indirect control?
a)
Foreign officials were brought in to rule.
b)
Government institutions were based only on European styles.
c)
It had limited self-rule.
d)
German colonies used it.
146.
Which of the following colonies was governed by indirect control?
a)
Angola
b)
German East Africa
c)
Somaliland
d)
Nigeria
147.
What was the goal of direct control?
a)
to use local government officials
b)
limited self-rule
c)
assimilation
d)
to develop future leaders
148.
On which of these continents did Britain control the smallest land area?
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
149.
Which continent had the greatest number of British colonies?
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
150.
Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?
a)
North America
b)
Africa
c)
Europe
d)
Australia
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