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Imperialism in South Asia

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

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.
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
3.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
4.

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

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
India
d)
Britain
7.
In the late 1800s, many Europeans traveled to Africa and Asia to teach Christianity. This is “best" described as an example of: 
a)
White Man’s Burden 
b)
Socialism 
c)
 Social Darwinism 
d)
Gold, God, Glory
8.
What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 
a)
Great Britain
b)
Italy
c)
France
d)
Germany
9.

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

a)

imperialism

b)

colonialism

c)

sphere of influence

d)

protectorate

10.

What are the four geological processes that South Asia is prone? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Avalanches

d)

Tsunamis

e)

Monsoons

11.

South Asia is considered to be a what?

a)

Sub-Continent

b)

Continent

c)

Country

d)

Hemisphere

12.

Who helped fight for Indian independence with non-violent strategies and tactics?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Martin Luther King, Jr

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

George Washington

13.

What describes Pakistan the best?

a)

Stable, Democratic

b)

Unstable, multiple military coups

c)

Limited, constitutional republic

d)

Theocracy, religious leaders rule

14.

Why is English spoken in South Asia?

a)

An impact of British imperialism

b)

Cultural architecture

c)

Trade relationship with the USA

d)

Australian colonization

15.

India:

GDP - $9.5 Trillion

Life Expectancy - 70 years old

Literacy Rate - 74%

Which most accurately describes their economy?

a)

Less Developed

b)

Developed

c)

More Developed

16.

Which Famous Attraction is this in Asia?

a)

Burj Al Arab

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Potala Palace

d)

Mysore Palace

17.

A religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods, reincarnation, and a universal spirit

a)

Hinduism

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Islam

d)

East India Company

18.

founded by Prince Siddhartha Gautama; he set out to find the truth about life, suffering and death

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

19.

followers are called Muslims; follow the 5 Pillars; forbidden to eat pork

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

20.

Belief in ONE God

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

21.

Belief in MANY Gods

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

22.

idea that your soul is reborn into another form when you die

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Islam

23.

social structure in India that separated people into 5 caste

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a)

Feudal System

b)

Caste System

c)

Social Classes

24.

Indian soldiers for the East India Company

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a)

Sepoys

b)

Axis Powers Soldier

c)

Marine

d)

Army Militia

25.

British trading company

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a)

British Sales Company

b)

NATO

c)

Starbucks

d)

East India Company

26.

group formed with the goal of gaining independence from British

a)

Indian National Congress (INC)

b)

Gandhi

c)

DNC

d)

East India Company

27.

To divide

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Partition

c)

Break down

d)

INC