WorksheetsWestern Imperialism and Nationalism in Asia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to this scholar, a national community is a result of a long historical process with people having a shared expectations and aspirations
Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Ernest Renan
Cesar Adib Majul
Benedict Anderson
Nationalism encompasses two phenomena: the attitudes and actions of members of a nation.
True
False
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th century western imperialism?
Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars.
European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.
A concession or having a special trading privileges, rights, or access to the resources of another territory is a form of imperialism
True
False
The following were the reasons for British success in India EXCEPT for:
Superior military and naval power
Divide and conquer policy
Direct control to the economy
Cultural reforms in the society
India was a British protectorate all throughout its domination until India’s independence after the Second World War.
True
False
The results of the Opium War (1839-1842) indicate that China was
still a major military power.
rapidly building a modern industrial economy.
not strong enough to resist Western demands.
accepting Western nations as equal trading partners.
The 1911 revolution failed to establish a republican government in China.
True
False
The major objective of the Meiji Restoration was to focus on
isolating Japan and eliminating foreign influences.
reforming the political structure by instituting a democratic form of government.
maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States among other western powers.
adopting western ways and modernize Japan in order to compete with western nations.
The following changes adopted In Japan during the Meiji period contributed to its militarization EXCEPT for:
Abolishment of feudalism and the samurai class
Proclamation of the Imperial Oath of Five Articles
Building factories and industries for the economy
Adopting western customs for court or official ceremonies
