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Imperialism

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What vocabulary term is associated with this image?

a)

Berlin Conference

b)

Boxer Rebellion

c)

Sepoy Mutiny

d)

Spheres of Influence

2.

Using the map, in what country is the Suez Canal located?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

D

d)

E

3.

What motivation for imperialism is depicted in this image?

a)

Exploratory

b)

Religious

c)

Political

d)

Economic

4.
Africa benefited from imperialism.
a)
idk
b)
maybe
c)
true
d)
false
5.
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
6.
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
7.
The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Social Gospel
c)
Linnaean Model
d)
Pinnacle of Creation
8.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
9.
The idea that the European peoples had a unique duty to "civilize" the non-white races of the world has often been referred to as:
a)
The Scramble for Africa
b)
Social Darwinism
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
The White Man's Burden
10.
Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it
a)
was the driving force behind imperialism. 
b)
weakened economic ties between nations. 
c)
allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
d)
enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.
11.
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 voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 
12.
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
13.
What valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted? 
a)
Gold 
b)
Copper 
c)
Diamonds 
d)
All of the above
14.
China was divided into___________________________ by foreign powers 
a)
Colonies 
b)
Protectorates 
c)
Spheres of Influence
d)
Empires
15.

A colony governed internally by a foreign power who established their laws and customs

a)

Indirect Rule

b)

Sphere of Influence

c)

Protectorate

d)

Direct Rule

16.

Which country was able to obtain the most colonies for their empire?

a)

France

b)

Britain

c)

Belgium

d)

Portugal

17.

What was the significance of the Suez Canal?

a)

It was a military fort along the sea that gave an advantage to the country who owned the area surrounding it

b)

It allowed empires to conquer more colonies

c)

It provided a shorter passage for trade to India and China

d)

It was a secret trade route that helped Africans escape colonization

18.

Which Asian country remained independent yet had port cities controlled by European powers?

a)

Japan

b)

Taiwan

c)

Korea

d)

China

19.

Why did King Leopold decide to invest in taking over the Congo in Africa?

a)

Because they had an immense amount of gold there

b)

Because he saw the opportunity to make money in the rubber trade

c)

Because there were plenty of slaves he can take to work in Belgium

d)

Because it was the only available colony left in Africa

20.

Why was Alice Harris significant to history?

a)

She was the first photo journalist to expose inhumane acts by Imperial countries

b)

She was able to expose King Leopold's corruption and put him in jail

c)

She called for a new age of successful, African resistance

d)

She was able to save millions of Congolese with new medical techniques

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