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Imperialism

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

a)

Colonialism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Manifest Destiny

d)

Nationalism

3.

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

a)

Dominator

b)

Survivalist

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Winner

4.

What is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land

a)

colony

b)

territory

c)

spoils

d)

Island

5.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
6.
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
7.
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
8.

The belief that strong nations should naturally conquer weak was called

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

White Man's Burden

c)

Nationalism

d)

Economics

9.

Based on these maps, how did Africa change under Imperialism?

a)

Replaced African rulers with European rulers

b)

Replaced subsistence crops with cash crops

c)

European schools replaced African schools

d)

Forced women and children to become slaves to the Europeans.

10.

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

a)

Colonialism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Manifest Destiny

d)

Nationalism

11.

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

a)

Imperialism

b)

Industrialization

12.

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

a)

Dominator

b)

Survivalist

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Winner

13.

What countries did France colonize in Southeast Asia?

a)

Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

b)

Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia

c)

Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

d)

Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore

14.

Resistance movements were successful against colonial powers

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Filipinos wanted independence from Spain so they helped the Americans in the Spanish-American war.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

16.

Ruling the country through local chiefs/people who live within the country

a)

Indirect rule

b)

Direct Rule

17.

Ruling country by over taking the government and putting in rulers from the mother country (France/Britain)

a)

Indirect rule

b)

Direct Rule

18.

What does this picture show?

4 lines
19.

Match the following

a)

Imperialism in Asia

1.

included the slave trade

b)

Imperialism in Africa

2.

did not include slave trade

c)

Imperialism in Africa AND Asia

3.

European countries wanted these countries for their resources

20.

In exchange for the right to construct a canal, the U.S. helped which country gain independence?

a)

Columbia

b)

Panama

c)

Cuba

d)

Mexico

21.

Is this political cartoon pro-imperialism or anti-imperialism?

(a)  

22.

An American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers

a)

Johnson Doctrine

b)

Kennedy Doctrine

c)

Truman Doctrine

d)

Monroe Doctrine

23.

What justification for imperialism is symbolized in this cartoon?

a)

Imperialized nations needed the United States’ help to become civilized countries.

b)

Imperialized nations were anxious to be part of the United States’ sphere of influence.

c)

Imperialized nations were good markets for helping grow the economy of the United States.

d)

Imperialized nations contributed to making the United States a stronger military force.

24.
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
25.

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

26.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
27.

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

a)

advanced ships and weapons

b)

valuable raw materials and resources

c)

vast land for farming

d)

tourism

28.

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

a)

access to raw materials

b)

access to new markets

c)

desire for cheap labor

d)

need to compete with other nations

29.

Which country in Southeast Asia has no coastal areas?

a)

Laos

b)

Cambodia

c)

Brunei

d)

Afghanistan

30.

Which was not part of French Indochina?

a)

Cochinchina

b)

Vietnam

c)

Laos

d)

Burma

31.

British took the territories of the Malayan Peninsula, Singapore and Burma.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Mention one kind of imperialism

(a)  

33.

Which picture is describing imperialism?

a)
b)
c)
34.

M. Ghandi was from

a)

Iran

b)

India

c)

South Africa

35.

What methods did Mahatma Ghandi use to fight British rule?

a)

Violence

b)

Hiding

c)

He didn't use any methods

d)

Nonviolence

36.

a state that is controlled and protected by another.

a)

Protectorate

b)

Imperialism

c)

Colony

37.

Match the following

a)

Creole

1.

A person of mixed European and black descent (especially in the Caribbean)

b)

Mestizo

2.

person of mixed race, especially Spanish and indigenous descent

c)

Caudillos

3.

a military or political leader

38.

Match the following

a)

Jose de san Martin

1.

Liberator of Spanish South America; National hero of Argentia

b)

Simon Bolivar

2.

Military and political leader of Venezuela

c)

Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

3.

Leader of Mexico; fought against Spains attempt to reconquer Mexico

d)

Benito Juarez

4.

Leader of Mexico

39.

Match the following

a)

Annex

1.

to add

b)

Indigenous

2.

native

c)

Zulu

3.

African Tribe

40.

Match the following

a)

King Mongkut

1.

King of Thailand

b)

Emilio Aguinaldo

2.

Filipino revolutionary

c)

Commodore George Dewey

3.

known for defeated spanish fleet during spanish american war

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