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Imperialism

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 5hrs 11mins

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1.

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.

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 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

4.

Define "imperialism."

a)

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

b)

loyalty and devotion to a nation

c)

the power to do as one pleases

d)

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

5.

Define "territory."

a)

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

b)

A country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

c)

A very large or unlimited space or quantity.

d)

To gain or acquire by force of arms.

6.

Define "dominant."

a)

Having power and influence over others.

b)

Everywhere equally distant.

c)

Lowest in importance or position.

d)

Regarding or affecting all objects in the same way

7.

Racist

a)

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior

b)

Of, relating to, or based on a race

c)

A category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits

d)

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

8.

Define "expansion."

a)

The action of becoming larger or more extensive

b)

To contract to less extent

c)

To attain higher altitude.

d)

To defeat by force or violence.

9.
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
10.
Economic motives for imperialism include _________.
a)
a desire to spread Christianity
b)
a need for military bases around the world
c)
a need for raw materials to be used in factories
d)
a desire to gain glory
11.
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
12.
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
African Marathon
c)
Great Competition
d)
Monopoly
13.
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
14.
Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
Sepoy Rebellion
c)
Zulu War
d)
Meiji Restoration
15.
What was the result that the Boxer Rebellion, the Sepoy Rebellion, and Zulu War had in common
a)
Europeans emerged victorious thanks to superior technology
b)
Indigenous people defeated Europeans
c)
Europeans were defeated thanks to inferior technology
d)
Imperialism was limited due to these actions
16.

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

a)

colony

b)

empire

c)

"mother" country

d)

alliance

17.

A group of countries under a single authority is known as

a)

empire

b)

colony

c)

"mother country

d)

alliance

18.

The desire and attempt to expand a country’s territory

a)

patriotism

b)

expansionism

c)

nationalism

d)

colonialism

19.

How were European nations able to dominate Africa and Asia? they were...

a)

industrialized

b)

socialist

c)

communist

d)

all of these are tru

20.
The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.
a)
French and Industrial Revolution
b)
Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
c)
Mercantilism and Nationalism
d)
Humanism and Militarism
21.
What was the American policy of territorial integrity for china and equal access to china for western powers?
a)
Boxer Rebellion
b)
Open Door Policy
c)
America First Policy
d)
Opium War
22.
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
23.
What was the name of the conflicts between Britain and China over trade rights?
a)
Opium Wars
b)
Anglo-Chinese Wars
c)
Clone Wars
d)
Hundred Days War
24.

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

a)

For better climate and cleaner environment

b)

To create a democratic government

c)

To teach the local population about recycling

d)

To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

25.

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

26.

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

African Marathon

c)

Great Competition

d)

Monopoly

27.

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.

28.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
29.

What resource did Britain want from India?

a)

cotton

b)

tea

c)

wheat

d)

coal

30.

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

South America

31.

The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________

a)

North America only

b)

South America only

c)

Asia

d)

North and South America

32.
Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Belgium
d)
Russia
33.

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

34.
During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason?
a)
sugar
b)
oil
c)
pineapple
d)
gold
35.
The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt to remove westerners from India
a)
True
b)
False
36.

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

a)

True

b)

False

37.
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
India
d)
Britain
38.
Who won the Sepoy Rebellion?
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
India
d)
Japan
39.
What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?
a)
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama
b)
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
c)
Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti
40.
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
41.
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
42.

Which of the following events led to Japan being opened up to foreign trade?

a)

Admiral Matthew Perry landing in Tokyo with warships

b)

The Boxer Rebellion

c)

Queen Liliuokalani being overthrown

d)

The Sepoy Mutiny

43.

About how much of Africa was controlled by European nations?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

44.
Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army
a)
Raja
b)
Viceroy
c)
Sepoy
45.
Which European nation colonized India?  
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
England 
d)
United States
46.
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem called 
a)
Sphere of Influence
b)
Scramble for Africa
c)
White Man's Burden
d)
Imperialism
47.
What valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted? 
a)
Gold 
b)
Copper 
c)
Diamonds 
d)
All of the above
48.
China was divided into___________________________ by foreign powers 
a)
Colonies 
b)
Protectorates 
c)
Spheres of Influence
d)
Empires
49.
The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as   
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Social Darwinism
c)
Sphere of Influence
d)
Scramble for Africa
50.

China and Britain fought a war over:

a)

the Korean peninsula

b)

conquests along the Nile River

c)

opium production and distribution

d)

the elimination of the samurai

51.

To say that foreign countries seized “spheres of influence” in China means that they...

a)

had secret agreements with the Chinese government.

b)

created a new territorial government to prevent the U.S. from entering the trade market.

c)

gained control of trade and resources in specific areas of China.

d)

established a circular discussion forum.

52.

What are the three reasons for imperialism?

a)

economical, political and cultural.

b)

economical, political and cultural.

c)

zooilogical, regional and demographical.

d)

agricultural, economical and cultural.

53.

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

a)

Beautiful beaches

b)

Sugar Cane plantations

c)

It's location in the Pacific Ocean

d)

Tourism benifits

54.

Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?

a)

The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.

b)

The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.

c)

The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.

d)

The U.S. wanted new raw materials.

55.

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

a)

It was too expensive.

b)

It was too far away.

c)

It was seen as worthless.

d)

It was seen as too cold.

56.

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

a)

Red Journalism

b)

Orange Journalism

c)

Yellow Journalism

d)

Green Journalism

57.

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. annexed which former Spanish territories?

a)

Cuba

b)

Columbia

c)

Puerto Rico

d)

Philippine Islands

58.

America first attempted to buy land to build the Panama Canal from what country ?

a)

Cuba

b)

Columbia

c)

Croatia

d)

Cambodia

59.

How did America end up getting the land it needed to build the Panama Canal?

a)

We supported a revolution in Columbia.

b)

We supported a revolution in Cuba

c)

We supported a revolution in Croatia

d)

We supported a revolution in Cambodia

60.

This was the name of the ship that exploded by Havana Harbor before the Spanish-American War

a)

U.S.S. Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S.S. Maine

c)

U.S.S. Arizona

d)

U.S.S Constitution

61.

After the Spanish American War, America gained control of all of these places EXCEPT...

a)

Guam

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Canada

d)

Phillipines

62.

These two countries were fighting prior to America getting involved in 1898

a)

Spain and Portugal

b)

Cuba and Mexico

c)

Mexico and Portugal

d)

Spain and Cuba

63.

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

64.

Who was in control of Panama before America intervened before building the Panama Canal

a)

Columbia

b)

Mexico

c)

China

d)

Dominican Republic

65.

A waterway that is "man-made" or created by humans that helps with transportation and trade is called a what

a)

River

b)

Vessel

c)

Stream

d)

Canal

66.

annexation means:

a)

adding on to a country

b)

giving up land or territory

c)

moving to a new country

d)

moving from city to city

67.

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

68.

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

69.

How did Latin America feel about the U.S. getting involved in Latin America?

a)

They enjoyed having the U.S. "policing" Latin America

b)

They did not want Great Britain "policing" Latin America

c)

They did not want the U.S. "policing" Latin America

d)

They did want the U.S. "policing" Latin America

70.

Why was the Panama Canal important in U.S. imperialism?

a)

Slower route to get new territories (Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, etc.)

b)

Quicker route to Scramble for Africa

c)

Quicker route to get new territories (Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, etc.)

d)

Slower route to China

71.

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

a)

For better climate and cleaner environment

b)

To create a democratic government

c)

To teach the local population about recycling

d)

To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

72.

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

73.

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

African Marathon

c)

Great Competition

d)

Monopoly

74.

Which of the following countries was the only to remain independent in Africa?

a)

Angola

b)

Chad

c)

South Africa

d)

Ethiopia and Liberia

75.

India was a ___________ of Great Britain.

a)

colony

b)

sphere of influence

c)

protectorate

d)

predator

76.
Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Belgium
d)
Russia
77.
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
India
d)
Britain
78.

Which of the following is a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?

a)

The Europeans were using spoiled grease that was making them sick

b)

They were being taxed without representation

c)

The native people were angry because of English tea imports

d)

The British army did not respect the indigenous peoples' cultures and government

79.

The white man's burden is illustrated in this picture. What was the white man's burden?

a)

the belief that imperialism was motivated by a high-minded desire of whites to uplift people of color.

b)

the white man's struggle to cook dinner

c)

The title of a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe

d)

The endless journey of trying to improve

80.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism?

a)

the industrial revolution created an increased demand for raw materials, which led Europeans to conquer new lands in search for them in the late 1800s

b)

the industrial revolution created an access of raw materials, which led Europeans to trade raw materials with new nations in the late 1800s

c)

the industrial revolution led to decreased trade with Africa, which led Europeans to go to war with many African nations in the late 1800s

d)

Europeans conquered new lands in the late 1800s, which led to a growth in factories in the industrial revolution

81.
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
82.
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
83.
What was the Meiji Restoration?
a)
a period of industrial growth in China
b)
a period of modernization and industrialization in Japan
c)
the return of Indian art objects
d)
the return of African lands after the Zulu Wars
84.

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

a)

True

b)

False

85.
What two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?
a)
Great Britain and France 
b)
Germany and Italy
c)
 France and Italy
d)
 Germany and Great Britain 
86.

the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets

a)

imperialism

b)

colonialism

c)

sphere of influence

d)

protectorate

87.
the belief that some societies are better than others
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
expansionism
c)
militarism
d)
colonialism
88.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Great Britain

d)

United States

89.
What was the main problem that African nations had in stopping the spread of imperialism?
a)
Population 
b)
Economy
c)
Weapons
d)
Language
90.
Which of the following describes how the Europeans felt about the Africans?
a)
A. White Mans Burden
b)
B. Social Darwinism
c)
C. Both A and B
d)
D. Neither A or B
91.
This king of Belgium conquered the Congo region utilizing harsh tactics. 
a)
Leopold II
b)
Henry Stanley
c)
Dr. Livingstone
d)
Cecil Rhodes 
92.
When a stronger country takes over a weaker country. 
a)
Nationalism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Militarism 
d)
Alliance System 
93.
What does the word "civilize" mean in this sentence?
Europeans wanted to civilize the African people.
a)
To  help.
b)
To give food and clothes to.
c)
To send them to school so they could get good jobs.
d)
To educate the Africans on European way of life.
94.
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.
95.

Nationalism in European nations led to imperialism because

a)

the nations wanted fueling stations for their naval ships.

b)

the people of Africa and Asia were poor and in need of help.

c)

the countries of Europe were competing to become the most powerful

d)

because the Europeans wanted a market for goods made in factories

96.
This political cartoon portrays which component of American Imperialism?
a)
Great White Fleet
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Teller Amendment
97.
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
98.
Which country was imperializing Cuba before the US took it over?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Colombia
d)
Mexico
99.
Which of the following defines the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas
b)
America was the Police force for the Western Hemisphere
100.
Which aspect of Imperialism does this picture represent?
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Influence of Naval Power Upon History
d)
Spanish American War
101.

Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism?

a)

Writing about bad stuff to cause change

b)

Exaggerating events to sell newspapers

c)

Investigative journalism

d)

Reporting only the truth

102.
The following political cartoon refers to the construction of what by Teddy Roosevelt?
a)
Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay
b)
Suez Canal
c)
Panama Canal
d)
Washington Monument
103.
Who was imperializing Panama when the US decided it wanted to get the land needed for the Panama Canal?
a)
Paraguay
b)
Colombia
c)
Cuba
d)
Mexico
104.
Which President featured in the picture fought in the Spanish-American War?
a)
Upton Sinclair
b)
Grover Cleveland
c)
James Garfield
d)
Teddy Roosevelt
105.

This foreign policy idea promotes staying out of world affairs.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Globalism

d)

Communism

106.

America first attempted to buy land to build the Panama Canal from what country ?

a)

Cuba

b)

Columbia

c)

Croatia

d)

Cambodia

107.

Countries in Europe wanted to show they were better by showing that they had more colonies (land). This extreme pride in one’s country is called:

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Racism

108.

This racist theory that some people are meant to be the ‘rulers’ and some were meant to be the ‘slaves’ in a society was based on the mistaken social myth of the time- “survival of the fittest”:

a)

Nationalism

b)

Missionaries

c)

Apartheid

d)

Social Darwinism

109.

These Christians believed that Africans needed to be saved and taught the “correct” religion of Christianity:

a)

Nationalists

b)

Steelers

c)

Boxers

d)

Missionaries

110.

The Industrial Revolution was a very large motivator for the Imperialism. It needed colonies for both markets (people to sell to) and for:

a)

Natural Resources

b)

Missionaries

c)

Weapons

d)

Animals

111.

Why did Europeans and the United States look to imperialize Africa, Asia and Latin America as the Industrial Revolution continued?

a)

They needed more natural resources to fuel their production of goods and more people to buy the extra goods produced in Europe.

b)

The Africans wanted to sell their land for factory building.

c)

Europeans wanted to use more African cultural practices.

d)

They needed the Africans to help create a democratic government in the Congo.

112.

3:

_________________ was the major economic factor that led nations to take over weaker nations. It led to the need for additional raw materials, markets and cheap labor.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Missionary work

c)

Industrialism

d)

Social Darwinism

113.

9:

This was a trade agreement between the United States, China, Japan, and several European countries in 1899/1900 in order to allow these countries equal trade access to China, a country that previously had no trade agreements.

a)

New Deal

b)

Opium Wars

c)

Open Door Policy

d)

Boxer Rebellion

114.

What document did the Roosevelt Corollary expand on?

a)

US Constitution

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

Good Neighbor Policy

115.

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?

a)

ships were to protect European allies from Germany

b)

Roosevelt wanted to show the world how powerful the American Navy was and send a message that America was a powerful force to be reckoned with

c)

mission was to test out the new ships and their guns to make sure they worked correctly

d)

the appearance of the large fleet was meant to intimidate other countries

116.

Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

117.
What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?
a)
opium
b)
gold
c)
tea
d)
silk
118.
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
119.
  • Opium War (1839–1842)
  • Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864)
  • Boxer Rebellion (1898–1901)

This series of events is most closely associated with the

a)

spread of communism to China and Korea

b)

growing concerns about the influence of the West in China

c)

alliance formed between Vietnam and China

d)

increasing expansion of civil and political rights in China

120.

The 19th century term “white mans burden” reflects the idea that

a)

Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

b)

Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

c)

imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

d)

Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples

121.

Which area of Africa is known for successfully resisting European imperialism?

a)

South Africa

b)

Egypt

c)

Morocco

d)

Ethiopia

122.

Social Darwinists in the late 1800s and early 1900s used the philosophy of “survival of the fittest” to justify which national action?

a)

supporting local humanitarian aid

b)

creating regional trade partnerships

c)

expanding existing colonial empires

d)

legislating progressive political reform

123.
A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:
a)
rid their countries of foreigners
b)
expand their respective territories
c)
receive international military support
d)
restore an absolute monarch to the throne
124.
In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs?
a)
The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries.
b)
All countries should have equal trading rights in China. 
c)
 Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade.
d)
American consumers would be hurt by international trade.
125.
Who was president when American gained the rights to build the Panama Canal?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
William Howard Taft
c)
Franklin Roosevelt
d)
Theodore (Teddy)Roosevelt
126.
The Boxer Rebellion took place in what country?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
The Philippines
d)
Cuba
127.
What place did the United States NOT annex?
a)
The Phillipenes
b)
Alaska
c)
Japan
d)
Hawaii
128.
The ship that sunk in the Manila Harbor and pushed the U.S. toward war was named...
a)
The Lusitania
b)
The Maine
c)
The Titanic
d)
The Arizona
129.
What country was the focus of the Open Door Policy?
a)
Japan
b)
Hawaii
c)
Cuba
d)
China
130.

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

a)

Japan

b)

Korea

c)

China

d)

India

131.

__________= an outside power claims exclusive trading rights in another country

a)

Sphere of Influence

b)

Puppet Government

c)

Communism

d)

Protectorate

132.

What movement tried to rid European influence from China?

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Peoples Republic of China

c)

Black Hand Society

d)

Buddhists

133.

Europeans control Spheres of Influence in which country?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

Korea

134.

During imperialism, many Chinese joined the Boxers. How would the boxers treat foreigners?

a)

Foreign visitors did not bother Chinese citizens

b)

The U.S asked nations to follow a Closed Door Policy

c)

Many foreigners were killed before the uprising was put down

d)

The Chinese liked foreigners in their country.

135.

What European movement created a need for resources from Africa and Asia?

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Nationalism

c)

Scientific Revolution

d)

Age of Enlightenment

136.

What did industrialized European powers demand from their African colonies?

a)

Raw Resources

b)

Slaves

c)

Independence

d)

Manufactured Goods

137.

What event made the United States a leading economic power?

a)

Glorious Revolution

b)

Agricultural Revolution

c)

Scientific Revolution

d)

Industrial Revolution

138.

What happened to the size of the U.S. territory?

a)

The U.S. lost many territories.

b)

The U.S. gained one new territory.

c)

The U.S. lost one territory.

d)

The U.S. gained many new territories.

139.

After Imperialism, how did the way the U.S. get along with other countries change?

a)

No conflicts arose with new countries

b)

Peace was brought to the entire world

c)

Conflicts arose with new countries

d)

Hawaiians celebrated being taken over

140.

What were the benefits of annexing Hawaii?

a)

Sugarcane (economic interest) Military base (pit stop to Asia- military interest)

b)

Tobacco plants (economic interest) Military base (pit stop to Asia- military interest)

c)

Tobacco plants (economic interest) Build new White House

d)

Sugarcane (economic interest) Possible site for new capital building (pit stop to Asia)

141.

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

142.

What countries gained their independence?

a)

Cuba and Philippines

b)

Cuba and Guam

c)

Philippines and Hawaii

d)

Alaska and Philippines

143.

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

144.

How did Latin America feel about the U.S. getting involved in Latin America?

a)

They enjoyed having the U.S. "policing" Latin America

b)

They did not want Great Britain "policing" Latin America

c)

They did not want the U.S. "policing" Latin America

d)

They did want the U.S. "policing" Latin America

145.

Why was the Panama Canal important in U.S. imperialism?

a)

Slower route to get new territories (Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, etc.)

b)

Quicker route to Scramble for Africa

c)

Quicker route to get new territories (Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, etc.)

d)

Slower route to China

146.
What are natural resources?
a)
Natural materials from the earth (oil, gas, gold ex.)
b)
Wanting to make people Christians.
c)
New inventions that made traveling easier.
d)
When a strong country takes over a weak country.
147.
What is Social Darwinism?
a)
The strong will control the weak.
b)
The weak should control the strong.
c)
Everybody is equal.
d)
Men and women are the same.
148.
What does the word "civilize" mean in this sentence?
Europeans wanted to civilize the African people.
a)
To  help.
b)
To give food and clothes to.
c)
To send them to school so they could get good jobs.
d)
To educate the Africans on European way of life.
149.
What does exploration mean?
a)
To be racist.
b)
To travel through an unknown place to learn about it.
c)
Believing in God.
d)
Moving from one place to another place.
150.
What economic reasons did Europeans go to Africa for? 
a)
A new place to build houses.
b)
A new place to educate their children
c)
For natural resources, cheap labor, and markets.
d)
Because the weather was nice.
151.
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.
152.
How many African nations remained free in 1914?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
2
d)
5
153.
Who was invited to the Berlin Conference (where they decided how to take over Africa)?
a)
European and African leaders.
b)
European and American leaders.
c)
African leaders.
d)
European leaders.
154.

What country was the economic leader in the 1800's?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Germany

c)

United States

d)

Japan

155.

Imperialism started because of which of the following reasons?

a)

Nationalism - Empire Building

b)

Economic - desire for new markets and resources

c)

Western belief in cultural superiority

d)

None of the options are a reason the policy of Imperialism was adopted

156.

Which two non-European countries adopted the policy of Imperialism?

a)

Australia and Japan

b)

China and Japan

c)

United States and Japan

d)

China and the United States

157.

How many countries were present at the Berlin Conference?

a)

10

b)

14

c)

50

d)

39

158.

The Meiji Restoration included all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

ending feudalism

b)

modernization of the military

c)

absolute rule

d)

restoration of Shogun (Samurai) power

159.
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
India
d)
Britain
160.

Who were the Sepoys?

a)

British soldiers

b)

Hired Indian soldiers

c)

French soldiers

d)

German soldiers

161.

Who won the Sepoy Rebellion?

a)

France

b)

Great Britain

c)

India

d)

Japan

162.
1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops
a)
Chinese Jay Rebellion
b)
Open Door Rebellion
c)
Chinese Boxer Rebellion
d)
Kaingzu Rebellion
163.
What product did Great Britain use the open up trade with China? 
a)
Opium
b)
Gold
c)
Spices
d)
Silk
164.
The goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to 
a)
drive all foreign influences from China
b)
to defeat Japan and control Korea
c)
to stop buying Opium
d)
colonize Japan
165.

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

a)

isolation and nationalism

b)

capitalism and democracy

c)

revolution and absolutism

d)

reform, nationalism, and modernization

166.

Why was Imperialism "necessary" following the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Great Britain was on a power kick

b)

Great Britain had too much money

c)

Great Britain and Europe needed resources to continue expansion

d)

None of the above

167.
Imperialism affected almost the entire continent of
a)
Africa
b)
Europe
Europe
c)
Austrialia
d)
North America
168.
 What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
b)
less fighting between African leaders and European powers
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies 
169.
An area governed internally by a foreign power 
a)
Colony 
b)
Sphere of Influence
c)
Protectorate
d)
Empire
170.
The goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to 
a)
drive all foreign influences from China
b)
to defeat Japan and control Korea
c)
to stop buying Opium
d)
colonize Japan
171.
Which of the following did not become a territory as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Hawaii
c)
Philipines
172.
Which earlier foreign policy laid the foundation for Roosevelt's Corollary?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Platt Amendment
c)
Monroe Doctorine
d)
Open Door Policy
173.
Which of the following involved trade with China, agreements between the U.S. and other European nations, and a "sphere of influence" in China?
a)
Open Door Policy
b)
Big Stick policy
c)
Platt Amendment
174.

True or False: The U.S. did not want to annex Cuba as part of the Spanish American War

a)

True

b)

False

175.
This was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to remove the influence of other countries
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
de Lome Letter
c)
Boxer Rebellion
176.
How did the growth of industry in the US help Imperialism grow?
a)
the US was making more goods than the people could buy
b)
Robber Barons needed new markets to sell their goods and expand business
c)
set up a democratic government
177.
Which territory was purchased from Russia and gave us oil and timber?
a)
Cuba
b)
Alaska
c)
Hawaii
178.
What economic reason did imperialists use to justify US expansion?
a)
having a "sphere of influence in other countries
b)
manufacturers needed raw materials and new markets
c)
responsibility to spread Christianity to inferior peoples
179.

Identify the best explanation of imperialism from the options below:

a)

A shift from an agrarian society to an industrial society

b)

The complete control of one ruler or political party of the citizens of a country.

c)

Control of one country or political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

180.

Which of the following statements best describes the political benefits of imperialism?

a)

"The more land we take the more power we will have."

b)

We can spread our religious beliefs.

c)

we can bring the natural resources from the mother country to the colony.

d)

imperialism helps the territories because they learn our language and our culture.

181.

Ethnic conflict in Africa is most likely the effect of which European policy?

a)

Carving up Africa with little regard for traditional patterns of settlement or ethnic boundaries.

b)

Production of cash crops as opposed to traditional crops.

c)

Policy of converting indigenous people of Africa to Christianity.

182.

The idea that imperial domination (taking control of another country ) of weaker races is nature's way of improving humanity is most closely tied to which of the following theories?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Absolute monarchy

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Democracy

183.

Why did Britain call India the jewel in the crown?

a)

India was the only country that didn't resist British control

b)

India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds

c)

India's population and natural resources made it the most valuable of all of the British colonies.

184.

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

African Marathon

c)

Great Competition

d)

Monopoly

185.

Which of the following countries was the only to remain independent in Africa?

a)

Angola

b)

Chad

c)

South Africa

d)

Ethiopia and Liberia

186.

During the 1800s, colonies were generally seen as

a)

a sign of a country's relative power

b)

a place to train the military

c)

a location to banish criminals

d)

method for suppressing nationalism

187.
The exaggerated reporting of false reporting is known as ....
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
Fraud
c)
Treaty
d)
Annexing
188.
The USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.
a)
Cuba
b)
Guam
c)
Mexico
d)
Panama
189.

This was the name of the ship that exploded by Havana Harbor before the Spanish-American War

a)

U.S.S. Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S.S. Maine

c)

U.S.S. Arizona

d)

U.S.S Constitution

190.
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
191.
Which of the following defines the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas
b)
America was the Police force for the Western Hemisphere
192.
Which aspect of Imperialism does this picture represent?
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Influence of Naval Power Upon History
d)
Spanish American War
193.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary impact the role of the United States in Latin America?

a)

It allowed Latin America to use United States ports for trade.

b)

It gave the United States the authority to police the region with force.

c)

It prevented the United States from further involvement in Latin America.

d)

It forced Latin American nations to use the American dollar as currency.

194.

What was the purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt's decision to parade the American Great White Fleet around the world?

a)

It was a display of American power designed to intimidate other nations.

b)

It was a mission designed to end conflict in Asia between Japan and Russia.

c)

It was an economic decision, using the ships to open trade routes with new nations.

d)

It was a strategic move designed to win him votes in the upcoming election.

195.

How did the Monroe Doctrine impact European colonization?

a)

It began a new era of European colonization in the Americas.

b)

It prevented the United States from expanding and protected European colonies.

c)

It discouraged further European colonization of the Americas.

d)

It opened up new trading partnerships with all European nations.

196.

Why did the United States help Cuba in its war for independence from Spain?

a)

The United States believed the Spanish were preventing the Cubans from establishing their own monarchy.

b)

The United States believed the Spanish were using Cuba as a base from which to invade the United States.

c)

The United States believed the Monroe Doctrine gave Cuba the right to become part of the United States.

d)

The United States believed the Monroe Doctrine gave them the right to have influence over the Americas.

197.

Which headline is an example of the yellow journalism used by American newspapers to encourage the United States to go to war with Spain?

a)

"Spanish Military Brutally Butchers Innocent Civilians"

b)

"President McKinley Supports Cuban Independence"

c)

"Most Americans Believe Imperialism in Beneficial"

d)

"Sailors Die after Maine Sinks off Coast of Cuba"

198.

What was the result of American victory in the Spanish-American War?

a)

The Great Depression started.

b)

World War I began.

c)

America became a world power and gained the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico.

d)

America lost a large amount of territory.

199.

What was the most dominant

a)

United States

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Great Britain

200.

What two continents did the Europeans focus their imperialistic tactics on?

a)

Asia and Africa

b)

Africa and Europe

c)

Asia and Europe

d)

Europe and America

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