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Imperialism Eval Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 35mins

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
d)
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
2.
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
3.
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
4.

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

a)

Dominator

b)

Survivalist

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Winner

5.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
b)
There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 
6.
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
7.
New Imperialism was focused mainly in 
a)
North and South America
b)
Africa and Asia
c)
Antarctica and Australia
d)
Europe
8.

About how much of Africa was controlled by European nations?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

9.

Which country was the only African country to remain independent during the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Ethiopia

b)

Egypt

c)

Eritrea

d)

Suez

10.

What vocabulary term is associated with this image?

a)

Berlin Conference

b)

Boxer Rebellion

c)

Sepoy Mutiny

d)

Spheres of Influence

11.

What was the significance of the Suez Canal?

a)

It was a military fort along the sea that gave an advantage to the country who owned the area surrounding it

b)

It allowed empires to conquer more colonies

c)

It provided a shorter passage for trade to India and China

d)

It was a secret trade route that helped Africans escape colonization

12.

Why did King Leopold decide to invest in taking over the Congo in Africa?

a)

Because they had an immense amount of gold there

b)

Because he saw the opportunity to make money in the rubber trade

c)

Because there were plenty of slaves he can take to work in Belgium

d)

Because it was the only available colony left in Africa

13.

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.

14.

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

15.

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

a)

Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

b)

Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

c)

Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

16.

Countries want to use imperialism to gain colonies for all of the following reasons except

a)

gain new resources

b)

show their power

c)

learn about other cultures

d)

spreading their greatness

17.
Which European nation took control of the Congo?
a)
Britain
b)
Belgium
c)
Portugal
d)
France
18.
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.
19.

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

20.

a non-industrialized nation which has its own government which is controlled by an imperial government

a)

Protectorate

b)

Colony

c)

Suez Canal

d)

Panama Canal

21.
What happened due to the Opium Wars?
a)
China won and Great Britain was forced to stop trading with China
b)
Great Britain won and opened China up to trade with the West
c)
Great Britain won and took control of China's military
22.
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
23.

If a colony was run by _______________, local elites were removed from power and replaced with a new set of officials from the mother country.

a)

divine rule

b)

colonial rule

c)

indirect rule

d)

direct rule

24.

A group of countries under a single authority is known as

a)

empire

b)

colony

c)

"mother country

d)

alliance

25.

This was often viewed as as extreme form of patriotism

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Self-Determination

d)

Jingoism