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Imperialism

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
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
2.

Define "colony."

a)

a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

b)

the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

c)

An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

d)

Having power and influence over others.

3.

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

b)

Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

c)

European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

d)

The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

4.

Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?

a)

They wanted to acquire power and prestige

b)

They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals

c)

They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"

d)

They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

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.

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.

7.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
8.

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

South America

9.
Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Belgium
d)
Russia
10.

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

11.
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
12.
the belief that some societies are better than others
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
expansionism
c)
militarism
d)
colonialism
13.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Great Britain

d)

United States

14.
What was the main problem that African nations had in stopping the spread of imperialism?
a)
Population 
b)
Economy
c)
Weapons
d)
Language
15.
What helped Europeans get to Africa?
a)
The creation of the steam engine.
b)
Cars.
c)
Good wind.
d)
Africans picked them up in uber and drove them there.
16.

Who was excluded (left out) 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

17.

Indian soldiers in the East India Company army

a)

Raj

b)

Sepoys

c)

Opium

d)

Colony

18.

located in Egypt and provided shorter route to India and East Asia

a)

Colony

b)

Panama Canal

c)

Imperialism

d)

Suez Canal

19.

Indian government controlled by the British

a)

Sepoys

b)

Raj

c)

Protectorate

d)

Sphere of Influence

20.

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

21.

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

a)

Japan

b)

Korea

c)

China

d)

India

22.

What movement tried to rid European influence from China?

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Peoples Republic of China

c)

Black Hand Society

d)

Buddhists

23.
Which Marks the Suez Canal?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
24.
What led to the Sepoy's rising up against the British?
a)
imbalance of society
b)
gun cartridges greased with beef and pork fat
c)
a social hiearchy where nobles reign
d)
the clergy controlling all aspects of society
25.
Who won the Sepoy Rebellion?
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
India
d)
Japan
26.
Which of the following did Britain NOT do for India?
a)
build communication systems
b)
Build schools
c)
build railroads
d)
respect their culture
27.

The title given to the ruler of Japan during their period of isolationism

a)

Shogun

b)

Emperor

c)

Czar

d)

Samurai

28.

After they lost the Opium War, foreign countries (especially England) had more control over this large nation

a)

China

b)

Japan

29.

What product did England want?

a)

opium

b)

Silver

c)

tea

d)

silk

30.
What was another major effect of Japan's island location?
a)
It had all of the resources it needed to become a farming civilization.
b)
It was invaded by China.
c)
It was isolated from foreign powers and developed its own unique culture.
d)
It dominated trade in the Pacific Ocean.
31.

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

a)

need to maintain a traditional society

b)

desire for a modern industrialized society

c)

colonization by Western nations

d)

encouragement of foreign investment

32.
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 
33.
Which of these was a British island colony on the coast of China?
a)
Hong Kong
b)
Shanghai
c)
Singapore
d)
Nanjing
34.
The situation depicted in the cartoon was brought about by the:
a)
economic agreements with Western nations signed by Deng Xiaoping
b)
low level of cultural and economic development in China throughout its history
c)
military weakness of China and the European desire for expansion
d)
alliance of the Soviet Union with the Communists and the aid given to the Nationalists by Western Europe
35.
Who fought in the Opium Wars
a)
Britain and Japan
b)
Britain and Russia
c)
Britain and China
d)
Britain and USA
36.
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?
a)
End the Boxer Rebellion
b)
Ensure trading rights with China
c)
Win leaseholds in China
d)
Establish a sphere of influence
37.
A way for a samurai to avoid dishonor in defeat was to perform a ceremonial suicide known as:
a)
Bushido
b)
Seppuku
c)
Kanagawa
d)
Jesuit
38.
Negotiations between the shôgun and Commodore Perry led to the signing of the Treaty of _________________________________.
a)
Tokugawa
b)
Seppuku
c)
Kanagawa
d)
Meiji
39.
During the _____________________ Restoration the emperor was returned to power.
a)
Bushido
b)
Tokugawa
c)
Meiji
d)
Kanagawa
40.
The Meiji Revolt wanted to remove the ______ from power. 
a)
Shogun
b)
Samurai
c)
Emperor 
d)
Daimyo
41.
True / False
The Meiji Era in Japan wanted to eliminate the feudal system.
a)
True
b)
False
42.

Where is Japan located?

a)

17

b)

26

c)

28

d)

25

43.

What ruined the potato crop?

a)

Animals

b)

A disease

c)

Weather

d)

the potato crop wasn't ruined

44.

The main cause of the mass starvation in Ireland during the 19th century was the

a)

British blockade of Irish ports

b)

failure of the potato crop

c)

war between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland

d)

environmental damage caused by coal mining

45.

Many critics believe that the policy of the British government during the Irish Famine

a)

contributed to food shortages

b)

ignored military concerns

c)

discouraged emmigration

d)

led directly to civil war

46.

What was an immediate result of the mass starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s?

a)

expansion of the Green Revolution to Ireland

b)

acceptance of British rule by the Irish

c)

migration of many Irish to other countries

d)

creation of a mixed economy in Ireland

47.

Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations stressed the importance of

a)

tradition

b)

supply and demand

c)

large corporations

d)

government ownership

48.

Laissez-faire capitalism as attributed to Adam Smith called for

a)

heavy taxation of manufacturers

b)

strict government control of the economy

c)

minimal government involvement in the economy

d)

government investments in major industries

49.

In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expressed the idea that

a)

religion should be the most important factor in society

b)

power should be determined by a person’s wealth

c)

profits from work should belong to the workers

d)

supply and demand should control prices

50.
Great Britain was able to industrialize because it had
a)
Natural resources such as coal and iron
b)
Overseas markets that bought British goods
c)
A strong navy to protect shipping lanes
d)
All of the above

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