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Industrial Revolution - Imperialism

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 16hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Most people lived in ________ until the mid-1700's.
a)
rural villages
b)
town
c)
urban cities
d)
plantations
2.
The Industrial Revolution began in _____
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
China
3.

______ were wanted in factories because of lower wages and longer working hours

a)

Children

b)

Unmarried women

c)

Unmarried men

d)

Failing World History students

4.
The domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region is ______.
a)
imperialism
b)
the industrial revolution
c)
social darwinism
d)
meiji
5.
A belief that survival of the fittest was applied to social life that justified bigger countries dominating weaker countries is _____.
a)
imperialism
b)
the industrial revolution
c)
social darwinism
d)
meiji
6.
The meeting of European imperialist countries in 1885 that divided up Africa, without involving Africa was the _____.
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Paris Conference
c)
Sepoy Conference
d)
Boxer Rebellion
7.
The ______ was started when the Chinese wanted Britain to stop importing drugs into China in 1839.
a)
Opium War
b)
Meiji
c)
Sepoy War
d)
Boxer Rebellion
8.
When young, Chinese athletes who practiced martial arts wanted to drive out Westerners from China in 1900 was called the ______.
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Meiji Restoration
c)
Sepoy Rebellion
d)
Boxer Rebellion
9.
The ______ happened in 1857-1858, when Indian soldiers rebelled against the British due to religious differences
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Meiji Restoration
c)
Sepoy Rebellion
d)
Boxer Rebellion
10.
An Indian solider who served in the British army (British East India Company) was known as a ______.
a)
boxer
b)
meiji
c)
sepoy
d)
raj
11.
Great Britain and other European nations carved China up into "spheres of influence". What did "spheres of influence" refer to in China?
a)
China and Great Britain formed an Empire together
b)
The agreement of peace between Britain and China
c)
The Berlin Peace Conference
d)
The areas of special trading and economic rights in China
12.

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

natural resources such as coal and iron

c)

The free market economy

d)

They were a bunch of bad dudes who knew how to boogie

13.

How did the industrial revolution change the economy in Europe?

a)

It fell to communism

b)

Mercantilism remained strong

c)

Production moved from the countryside to factories

d)

Less goods were produced leading to inflation

14.

What were labor unions?

a)

People who worked together for better working conditions

b)

People who unified their labor to produce more

c)

A band founded in the Industrial Revolution

d)

Violent terrorist factions fighting for capitalism

15.

What was the effect of the enclosure movement and the factory system?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Monitization

c)

Capitalization

d)

Aliens.

16.

Which of the following doesn't relate to a "Free Market" economy?

a)

Laissez faire

b)

Private Ownership

c)

Government ownership

d)

Adam Smith

17.

Which Group would agree with the philosophy of Capitalism?

a)

Aristocrats

b)

Factory owners

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Absolutists

18.

Which of the following described history as a conflict between the "haves" (bourgeoisie) and the "have-nots" (proletariat)?

a)

Adam Smith

b)

John Stuart Mill

c)

Voltaire

d)

Karl Marx

19.

The European desire to spread civilization to 'less evolved' areas of the world is known as-

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Communism

20.

What was the main economic reason behind the "scramble for Africa?"

a)

Slavery

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Raw materials

d)

Finished Goods

21.

Which of the following was a reaction to a rumor that the British were greasing their magazines with pig and beef fat?

a)

The Salt March

b)

The Sepoy Mutiny

c)

The Raj

d)

The Indian Rebellion

22.

What was an effect of the Opium Wars?

a)

Opium was outlawed

b)

England left China

c)

China closed its borders

d)

Open China

23.

Who forced Japan to open its borders to trade?

a)

Matthew Perry

b)

Matthew Lillard

c)

Perry "the Platypus"

d)

Perry Davis

24.

Karl Marx warned that post-industrial revolution society would be marked by -

a)

Conflict between political and religious institutions over access to citizens' wealth

b)

A backlash against modernity resulting in a reversion of feudal customs

c)

more politicians serving the common good

d)

conflict between the owners of the means of production and the working class.

25.

Which factor created favorable conditions for the I.R. in Great Britain?

a)

Low rural population in central England

b)

Presence of large oil reserves in the N. Sea

c)

Large deposits of iron and coal in England

d)

Abundance of grain and livestock in S. Scotland

26.

The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by -

a)

establishing partnerships with local kingdoms to promote trade

b)

defending the rights of African citizens to participate in colonial governments

c)

Supporting the establishment of colonies on the African Continent

d)

Developing guidelines to regulate joint-stock trading companies

27.

What was the "White Man's Burden"?

a)

Bigger, stronger, Europeans could carry more baggage

b)

Belief that Europeans had a moral responsibility to "civilize" "primitive" people.

c)

The crowded urban living conditions created by the second industrial revolution

d)

The unpopular belief that Europeans were responsible for the mass destruction of many African cultures

28.

Imperialism refers to -

a)

A political and / or economic control of one area or country by another

b)

The moral responsibility of Europeans to "civilize" "primitive" people

c)

Rule by military force, supported by the landed elites

d)

Movements to establish greater democracy

29.

Western powers wanted to take over foreign lands because -

a)

They needed new places to get natural resources

b)

They wanted new markets to sell their goods

c)

Ships needed places around the world to refuel

d)

All of the above

30.

One result of the Opium War was that China

a)

adopted democratic reforms

b)

lost control of Hong Kong

c)

Regained control of Manchuria

d)

Divided into "Sphere's of influence"

31.

To improve their balance of trade with China, the British sold the Chinese -

a)

Porcelain

b)

Opium

c)

Tea

d)

Silk

32.

Which of the following was a major drawback of the I.R.?

a)

Birth of the middle class

b)

Development of new consumer goods

c)

Use of child labor

d)

development of railroads

33.

One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were-

a)

Reactions to forms of European imperialism

b)

Movements to establish greater democracy

c)

efforts to restore trade monopolies

d)

struggles to westernize their cultures

34.

Who am I? I wrote The Wealth of Nations based on my observations of the new United States, and favored capitalism.

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Adam Smith

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Otto von Bismarck

35.

Who Am I? I wrote The Communist Manifesto, along with Friedrich Engels, in response to the injustice and inequality of the Industrial Revolution, and favored communism.

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Adam Smith

c)

John Locke

d)

Machiavelli

36.

In which economic system is everyone free to choose what they buy and sell, and competition is encouraged?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Communism

c)

Capitalism

d)

Command economy

37.

This country was the first to industrialize and this was the first industry to industrialize.

a)

United States; steel

b)

Germany; lumber

c)

Britain; textile

d)

France; wine

38.

Industrialized nations needed resources and markets to fuel their factories and profits. What was the effect of this action?

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Socialism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Imperialism

39.

The factory system led to the end of _____ and the beginning of _____.

a)

cottage industry; child labor

b)

labor unions; women's suffrage

c)

child labor laws; labor unions

d)

women's suffrage; slave trade

40.

What was one result of the British Enclosure Movement?

a)

There were fewer factory owners

b)

Many foreigners bought farmland

c)

There was less production of coal

d)

More people moved to the cities

41.

Select the correct statements that describe capitalism.

a)

Creates an unequal distribution of wealth

b)

Increases the standard of living for the middle class

c)

Includes the terms proletariat and bourgeoisie

d)

Equal distribution of wealth

e)

Private ownership of business

42.

Select the correct statements that describe communism.

a)

Redistribution of wealth

b)

Traditionally found in countries like the Soviet Union

c)

Private ownership of businesses

d)

Public ownership of business

e)

Response to economic gap between the "haves" and "have nots"

43.

All of the following are impacts of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT --

a)

improved transportation

b)

environmental pollution

c)

population decrease

d)

growth of middle class

44.

What is laissez-faire economics?

a)

The bourgeoisie should be taxed at a higher rate

b)

No government interference in the economy

c)

The economy should be controlled by the government

d)

Some industries should be owned by the government to help the workers

45.

In the early 18th century, the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain resulted in urbanization because

a)

enslaved persons replaced free laborers on farms

b)

factory work strengthened extended families

c)

displaced rural workers migrated to find jobs

d)

the middle class decreased in size

46.

Which pair of natural resources were used to change transportation and manufacturing in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

gold and salt

b)

diamonds and petroleum

c)

copper and tin

d)

coal and iron ore

47.

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

48.

What was a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

a)

the growth of the middle class

b)

an increase in nomadic herding

c)

a decline in urban population

d)

a decrease in international trade

49.

Which change is associated with Meiji Japan?

a)

expansion of feudal political and social values

b)

modernization of the economy and government

c)

adoption of isolationist policies

d)

abandoning plans for an overseas empire

50.

The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Marxism

c)

conservatism

d)

laissez-faire capitalism

51.

Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 20th century was motivated by

a)

a lack of natural resources

b)

a plan to end unequal treaties

c)

the need to increase cultural diffusion

d)

the desire to spread communism

52.

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

a)

Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

b)

Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government

c)

Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.

d)

Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society

53.

What was a major reason European nations competed for control of Africa during the second half of the 1800s?

a)

Africa had a wealth of natural resources.

b)

Slave labor was needed in the Americas.

c)

African nations offered religious and political freedom.

d)

Europeans needed land for their excess population.

54.

Based on this cartoon, which government policy is most likely influencing the situation experienced by

the working man

a)

laissez-faire

b)

universal suffrage

c)

limiting immigration

d)

public sanitation laws

55.

Which statement reflects the overall effect of labor strikes as shown in this cartoon?

a)

Workers get to take a well-earned vacation.

b)

Workers are deprived of their income and suffer hardships.

c)

Employers can manage their businesses from home

d)

Employers generally meet workers' demands quickly.

56.

What was a basic cause of the political changes

shown on this map?

a)

Russia and Japan formed an alliance

b)

Korea defeated Japan in the Sino-Japanese War

c)

The Japanese people wanted to spread the beliefs

of Shinto.

d)

Japan needed raw materials for industrialization.

57.

What was one effect of the Russo-Japanese War

(1904–1905)

a)

Japan emerged as a major world power.

b)

Korea gained its independence.

c)

Czar Nicholas II gained power in Russia.

d)

Russia formed a military alliance with Japan.

58.

Which change is associated with Meiji Japan?

a)

expansion of feudal political and social values

b)

modernization of the economy and government

c)

adoption of isolationist policies

d)

abandoning plans for an overseas empire

59.

Which heading best completes the partial outline

below?

I. _____________________________

A. Market system

B. Profit incentive

C. Entrepreneurs

a)

Forms of Government

b)

Characteristics of Capitalism

c)

Structure of the Guild System

d)

Elements of Culture

60.

Adam Smith's laissez-faire theories are most closely

associated with

a)

the separation of church and state

b)

minimal government regulation of the economy

c)

a command economy

d)

high tariffs to protect domestic businesses

61.

Which written work criticized the capitalist system

during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

b)

“White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling

c)

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

d)

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

62.

"I don't know how old I am. . . . I began to work

when I was about 9. I first worked for a man

who used to hit me with a belt. . . . I used to

sleep in the pits that had no more coal in them; I

used to eat whatever I could get; I ate for a long

time the candles that I found in the pits. . . ."


– E. Royston Pike adapted from Hard Times, Human

Documents of the Industrial Revolution


What was one thing that happened in response to the

conditions described in this passage?

a)

Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto

b)

Garibaldi organized the Red Shirts

c)

Charles Darwin developed The Origin of the Species

d)

Atatürk joined the Young Turks