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The New Imperialism: Study Guide

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describe Imperialism.

a)

When strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories.

b)

When nations industrialize a rural area.

c)

a way for the Chinese to make some changes.

d)

None of the above.

2.

What was the Berlin Conference?

a)

A meeting where all African countries came together to discuss political differences.

b)

A conference was to divide Africa among the European leaders without inviting the African leaders.

c)

A conference to help poor countries in Africa.

d)

A conference where all countries were invited to discuss territorial differences

3.

Who fought in the Boer War?

a)

Congo and Rwanda

b)

Hutus and the Tutsis

c)

Zulus and the Dutch

d)

Rwanda and Gambia

4.

Where were British colonies located?

a)

In the Northeast

b)

In the East and South

c)

In the North

d)

In the West and South

5.

How did the Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism?

a)

The Europeans had new military strength and economy

b)

Because Europeans wanted to share their inventions with the African people

c)

None of the above

d)

Europeans needed to spread Christianity.

6.

What were the effects of the "Scramble for Africa"?

a)

The Westerners had to adapt to the African's ways

b)

Africans had to teach the Westerners their culture

c)

Westerns had to take time to immerse themselves in the African way of life

d)

The Africans had to adapt to the westernize ways

7.

what does E:

stand for in Empire

a)

Expedition

b)

Emperor

c)

Exploration

d)

Exert

8.

What does M;

Stand for in Empire

a)

Mining

b)

Mighty power

c)

Military

d)

Main

9.

What does P;

Stand for in Empire

a)

Practical

b)

Precise

c)

Political

d)

Perfect

10.

What does I;

Stand for in Empire

a)

Industrialize

b)

ideological

c)

Indigenous

d)

Ideal

11.

What does R;

Stand for in Empire

a)

Relocation

b)

Resistant

c)

Radiant

d)

Religious

12.

What does the second E;

Stand for in Empire

a)

Equality

b)

Exploration

c)

Economic

d)

Exploitation

13.

Who was Paul Rusesabagina?

a)

A Tutsi leader Responsible for saving thousand during the Rwanda genocide

b)

A UN representative Responsible for saving thousand during the Rwanda genocide

c)

A Hotel manager Responsible for saving thousand during the Rwanda genocide

d)

A Belgium government official Responsible for saving thousand during the Rwanda genocide

14.

Around How many were killed in the Rwandan genocide?

a)

12,369 - 28,921

b)

537 - 1327

c)

172,039 - 382,691

d)

491,000 - 1 million

15.

Who was Pual Rusesabagina's wife?

a)

Abeni Rusesabagina

b)

Tanesha Rusesabagina

c)

Tatiana Rusesabagina

d)

Takiyah Rusesabagina

16.

What was the name of the Hostile tribe in Hotel Rwanda/During the Rwandan Genocide?

a)

Hutus

b)

Tutus

c)

Hutius

d)

Tutsis

17.

What was Pual Rusesabagina

a)

Hutu

b)

Tutsi

c)

Hutsi

d)

Tutu

18.

What year was the civil war in Rwanda

a)

1987

b)

1996

c)

1994

d)

1967

19.

At what Hotel did Pual Rusesabagina work at

a)

Des Doubletree Rwanda

b)

Des Marriot Bonvoy

c)

Des Harti Martin

d)

Des Mille Collines

20.

What did the rebels use as a signal to start the killing?

a)

"Cut the RPF Invaders"

b)

"Cut the Rebels"

c)

“Cut the tall trees”

d)

"Cut the Cockroaches"