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Industrialism, Imperialism, Nationalism Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The White Man's Burden referred to...

a)
the idea that white men were lesser beings
b)

the idea that white men were responsible for leading the rest of the world to civilization

c)

the idea that white men should shoulder the duty of labor

2.

Social Darwinism can be summarized best with which statement?

a)

People came from monkeys

b)

Everyone develops at the same speed

c)

All are equal

d)

The strong naturally overcome the weak

3.

Karl Marx though wealthy business owners...

a)
took advantage of poor workers
b)
praised Capitalism
c)
loved ham sandwiches
4.

Nationalism can be defined as...

a)
a belief in evolution
b)
the idea that all should be equal
c)
pride in one's country or culture
5.

Industrialism spurred the rise of Imperialism because industrialized nations needed...

a)
someone to tell them what to do
b)
raw materials and new markets
c)
equality
6.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Great Britain

d)

United States

7.

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

South America

8.
Who was excluded 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
9.

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

a)

They wanted to acquire power and fame

b)

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

c)

They believed they had a mission to civilize "inferior races"

d)

They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

10.
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
11.

A period of time when products went from being made at home to machine made in factories

a)

agricutlure

b)

industrialization

c)

mathamatics

d)

environmentalism

12.
Where were most factories built before the steam engine was invented?
a)
in the mountains
b)
in the desert
c)
along rivers
d)
anywhere
13.
What type of economic system does the United States have?
a)
Communism
b)
Monarchy
c)
Capitalism (Free Market)
d)
Oligarchy
14.

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of nationalism?

a)
common history
b)
common language
c)
common religion
d)
common job
15.
Wealth distributed unevenly
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
16.
Classless society: all members of society are considered to be equal
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
17.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?
a)
Made the crime rate decrease
b)
Led to an increase in farm workers
c)
Make the cities cleaner and safer
d)
Led to an increase in population in the cities
18.
Which of the following was the most important motivation for imperialism? 
a)
Economic reasons due to the Industrial Revolution
b)
 Social and cultural reasons 
c)
Military reasons
d)
The desire for glory and power
19.
What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
a)
ruralization
b)
colonization
c)
inflation
d)
urbanization
20.
Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?
a)
Low wages
b)
Safe working conditions
c)
Dangerous working conditions
d)
Widespread pollution

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