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Imperialism-Asia and Latin America

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At the end of the Spanish American War USA defeats the Spanish and expands their territory by gaining the

a)

Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

b)

Philippines, Mexico, and Puerto Rico

c)

Japan, Germany, and Puerto Rico

d)

Texas, New Mexico and California

2.
A major reason the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal was to
a)
improve United States relations with Latin America
b)
increase trade with England
c)
protect United States citizens living in South America
d)
shorten the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
3.
In 1899–1900, what was the goal of the United States when it began its Open Door policy toward China?
a)
defending its new Asian territories
b)
protecting China from a Japanese invasion
c)
assuring equal trading rights for itself
d)
stopping importation of inexpensive goods from China
4.
In the late 1800s, Western nations carved out spheres of influence in China in order to
a)
support Chinese business interests
b)
gain special trading privileges
c)
protect their diplomats from foreign attacks
d)
limit Chinese immigration to their countries
5.
The Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary, and the Good Neighbor policy all shaped United States relations with
a)
Latin America
b)
the Middle East
c)
Asia
d)
Africa
6.

What were two causes of the Spanish-American War?

a)

The sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona and Wanted to free Cubans from Spanish rule

b)

The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and Wanted to free Cubans from Spanish rule

c)

The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and Wanted to free Hawaiians from Spanish rule

d)

The sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona and Wanted to free citizens of Alaska from Spanish rule

7.

Why was the Panama Canal important?

a)

Shortcut from New York to Chicago

b)

Shortcut from Arctic to Pacific

c)

Shortcut from Pacific Ocean to Indian Ocean

d)

Shortcut from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

8.

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.

9.

The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________

a)

North America only

b)

South America only

c)

Asia

d)

North, Central and South America

10.

Which of the following defines the Roosevelt Corollary?

a)

Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas

b)

America was the police force for the Western Hemisphere [latin america]

c)

America would protect China at all cost

d)

Europe could settle in Central America

11.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

a)

Opium War

b)

War of 1812

c)

War of the worlds

d)

English war

12.

What is the name of the reform in education, military, and industrial changes made after Japanese studied western nations

a)

Sushi

b)

Tokyo

c)

Western

d)

Meiji

13.
The visit of Commodore Perry encouraged the Japanese to 
a)
close its ports to all Western traders. 
b)
declare war on Russia to gain Korea as a buffer zone. 
c)
open a port to trade with the United States
d)
try to build its own modern navy before Perry's return. 
14.
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
15.
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
16.

India was a ___________ of Great Britain.

a)

colony

b)

sphere of influence

c)

protectorate

d)

predator

17.

What was the event that started the Spanish-American War?

a)

explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

b)

Boxer Rebellion in China

c)

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

d)

Spanish colonization in Alaska

18.

When newspapers exaggerate the stories to get more readers it is called....

a)

Yellow Journalism

b)

Carpetbagging

c)

Muckraking

d)

Freeloading

19.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
20.
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
India
d)
Britain
21.

What movement tried to rid European influence from China?

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Peoples Republic of China

c)

Black Hand Society

d)

Buddhists

22.

Europeans control Spheres of Influence in which country?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

Korea

23.

The Treaty of Nanking was made in effort to end __________.

a)

imperialism

b)

Opium War

c)

One Country, Two Systems Policy

d)

nationalism

24.
A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 
a)
Sepoy Rebellion
b)
Boer War
c)
Unequal Treaty
d)
Opium War
25.
Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Britain East India Company
c)
China
d)
France
26.
What was the result of the Rebellion? 
a)
India became an independent nation
b)
Great Britain stopped the rebellion and took full control of India
27.
What was the Raj?
a)
The Raj is the name of the Indians who served
in the British East India Co. army.
b)
The Raj refers to the British colonial rule over India. (1858-1947)
28.

Sepoy's were unhappy and refused to use the new rifles supplied by Britain. Why were the new rifles a problem?

a)

They were coated with animal fat grease

b)

The loads were to small for battle

c)

They did not use organic gun powder

d)

they were purchased from enemy's of India

29.
How did the British Empire improve living conditions in India?
a)
They defended India from Chinese invasion
b)
They built railroads and schools in India
c)
They introduced democracy to India
d)
They improved India's farming ability
30.
What is the best interpretation of this political cartoon?
a)
China successfully resisted imperialism
b)
Chine modernized and became imperialist
c)
China was divided into spheres of influence by imperialist powers
d)
China isolated itself from trade with other nations
31.
How did the United States' Open Door Policy impact China?
a)
It prevented Europe from opening China to trade 
b)
It ended all foreign control or influence over China
c)
It allowed Chinese immigrants to enter the United States
d)
It allowed all nations to trade with China
32.

What was the Raj?

a)

the direct rule of the British

b)

the home rule of India that began after British rule ended

c)

the time when Indian terrorists fought for Indian independence

d)

a revolutionary group that fought for Indian independence

33.
Which European nation colonized India?  
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
England 
d)
United States
34.
What was the name of "unequal treaty" signed by the British and Chinese in 1842?
a)
Treaty of Nanking
b)
Treaty of Hong Kong
c)
The Free Trade Treaty
d)
The New Port Authority Treaty
35.
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
36.
Which term demonstrates that British citizens did not have to obey Chinese laws in the treaty ports?
a)
Balance of Trade
b)
Kowtow
c)
Extraterritoriality
d)
Ethnocentrism
37.
If your nation imports more than it exports, your nation has a ....
a)
Trade deficit
b)
Favorable balance of trade
c)
Trade surplus
d)
Trade embargo
38.
What product were the British most interested in when they sought trade with China in the mid-19th century?
a)
Opium
b)
Rubber
c)
Gun powder
d)
Tea
39.
Which of these was a British island colony on the coast of China?
a)
Hong Kong
b)
Shanghai
c)
Singapore
d)
Nanjing
40.

Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?

a)

USA creates enemies abroad

b)

USA becomes a world power

c)

United States takes over parts of Japan and China

d)

United States's citizens become bilingual

41.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Policy of European opposition to any American interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere

b)

Policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere

c)

Policy of open trade with China

d)

Policy of restricting China's ability to trade with the West

42.

Why did Latin American countries remain dependent on the US and other western powers after independence

a)

They imported raw materials and exported finished goods

b)

They grew food instead of cash crops

c)

The built factories instead of boosting farm productions

d)

They exported raw materials and import finished goods creating a trade deficit

43.

President Theodore Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily affected Latin America by

a)

guaranteeing human rights throughout

the Western Hemisphere

b)

supporting independence movements in many countries

c)

encouraging immigration to the

United States

d)

increasing United States

intervention in the region

44.

The early 20th century policy of dollar diplomacy indicated a United States desire to

a)

institute the dollar as an international currency

b)

give generous amounts of

foreign aid to less developed countries

c)

interact with foreign countries in ways profitable to United States corporations

d)

give trade preferences to

nations that follow a capitalist system

45.

The primary goal of the United States foreign policy referred to in the cartoon was to

a)

build United States factories

in the Caribbean region

b)

improve relations with

Caribbean nations

c)

provide defense for nations in

the Caribbean

d)

protect United States interests

in the Caribbean region

46.

At the end of the Spanish American War USA defeats the Spanish and expands their territory by gaining the

a)

Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

b)

Philippines, Mexico, and Puerto Rico

c)

Japan, Germany, and Puerto Rico

d)

Texas, New Mexico and California

47.
In the late 1800s, Western nations carved out spheres of influence in China in order to
a)
support Chinese business interests
b)
gain special trading privileges
c)
protect their diplomats from foreign attacks
d)
limit Chinese immigration to their countries
48.
The practice of using U.S. businesses and economic aid to influence foreign governments and achieve U.S. goals in Latin America is known as 
a)
imperialism.
b)
dollar diplomacy.
c)
isolationism.
d)
the big stick.
49.

"Speak softly and carry a big stick, you will go far" most sounds like who's foreign policy?

a)

Teddy Roosevelt

b)

William H. Taft

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

William Mckinley

50.

Exaggerated, sensationalized, and not backed up by facts in the media is considered what?

a)

Yellow Journalism

b)

Narrative

c)

Newspaper Articles

d)

Red Analysis

51.

What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

a)

opium

b)

gold

c)

tea

52.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

1.____________________________________

A. Annexation of the Phillipines

B. Open Door Policy ...................

C. Building the Panama Canal...

a)

Restrictions on Asian Immigration

b)

Events that led to the Spanish-American War

c)

Military Uprisings Against United States Rule

d)

Growth of American Imperialism

53.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the intervention of the United States in Latin America was motivated mainly by a desire to

a)

reduce the influence of communism

b)

control Latin American independence movements

c)

promote European colonization of the area

d)

protect growing United States investments in Latin America

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