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Imperialism

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which canal establishes a direct route from Europe to East Asia?

a)

Suez Canal

b)

Barring Straight

c)

Panama Canal

d)

African Canal

2.

Industrialization helped lead to the European colonization of Africa by---

a)

developing tourist markets

b)

increasing competition for overseas markets

c)

causing governments to collapse

d)

bringing major powers into armed conflict

3.

Which country is forced to open up trade by the United States?

a)

Japan

b)

Korea

c)

China

d)

India

4.

__________= an outside power claims exclusive trading rights in another country

a)

Sphere of Influence

b)

Puppet Government

c)

Communism

d)

Protectorate

5.

What movement tried to rid European influence from China?

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Peoples Republic of China

c)

Black Hand Society

d)

Buddhists

6.

Europeans control Spheres of Influence in which country?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

Korea

7.

During imperialism, many Chinese joined the Boxers. How would the boxers treat foreigners?

a)

Foreign visitors did not bother Chinese citizens

b)

The U.S asked nations to follow a Closed Door Policy

c)

Many foreigners were killed before the uprising was put down

d)

The Chinese liked foreigners in their country.

8.

What European movement created a need for resources from Africa and Asia?

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Nationalism

c)

Scientific Revolution

d)

Age of Enlightenment

9.

What did industrialized European powers demand from their African colonies?

a)

Raw Resources

b)

Slaves

c)

Independence

d)

Manufactured Goods

10.

One reason European nations were interested in controlling the Suez Canal was that the canal--

a)

enabled the discovery of silks and spices in South America

b)

established a sea trade route from Europe to east Asia

c)

linked ports in China and Japan to India

d)

allowed for European access to India around Africa

11.

What event made the United States a leading economic power?

a)

Glorious Revolution

b)

Agricultural Revolution

c)

Scientific Revolution

d)

Industrial Revolution

12.

Why were islands in Oceania colonized by the Europeans?

a)

For resources and supply stations

b)

Due to lack of land in the mother country

c)

To build food processing plants

d)

To increase immigration to Europe