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Industrialization & Imperialism

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
2.
What product was first made using machines in factories?
a)
Steel
b)
textiles
c)
locomotives
d)
flying shuttles
3.
Mass production led to:
a)
Products being more superior in quality
b)
goods became less expensive
c)
laborers received higher wages
d)
industries moved to rural areas
4.
Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by
a)
Factories
b)
Hand
c)
Slaves
d)
Royalty
5.
What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?
a)
The population increased a little.
b)
The population declined steeply.
c)
The population increased dramatically.
d)
The population stayed the same.
6.
How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?
a)
New farming methods required more workers on the farm.
b)
New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.
7.
England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
It wasn't an advantage.
b)
It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.
c)
England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.
d)
England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.
8.
Why were railroads so important during this time?
a)
they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances
b)
they were fun to ride on to go visit family in other states
c)
people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city
9.

What is the movement of people from farms to cities?

a)

Utilitarianism

b)

Urbanization

c)

Proletariat

d)

Enclosure Movement

10.

A place where people and machines join together to mass produce goods.

a)

Cartel

b)

Corporation

c)

Factory

d)

Urbanization

11.

This economic theory says that the government should not interfere in the economy.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

12.

This economic theory states that wealth should be distributed equally among everyone. Everyone gets what they need.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

13.

This economic theory states that there should be no economic classes (ex. no rich, no poor).

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

14.

This economic theory states that competition and supply and demand will determine the prices of goods.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

15.

What natural resources gave Great Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?

a)

water and forests

b)

wildlife and precious gems

c)

coal and iron

d)

good harbors

16.

Adam Smith, who took up for laissez-faire economics, believed that:

a)

mercantilism was the only way to insure a truly free trade.

b)

the government should regulate the economy.

c)

the government should not interfere with the economy.

d)

colonies were an important source of conpetition.

17.

How did industrialization impact women?

a)

Many women entered the paid workplace.

b)

Many women practiced traditional economic activities.

c)

It had no impact on the lives of women.

d)

Women moved from cities to rural areas.

18.
What had to occur before the Industrial Revolution could take place?
a)
The Economic Revolution
b)
The Glorious Revolution
c)
The Agricultural Revolution
d)
The French Revolution
19.

During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was the

a)

serfs

b)

rich, or the upper class

c)

expanded lower class

d)

middle class

20.

Which of the following best defines the term capital when referencing the Industrial Revolution?

a)

a city where industrial production increased, became an important city for a nation's economy

b)

money, equipment, and/or resources that were used in the production of goods

c)

a type of investment that helped a factory or business get started

d)

none of these best define capital

21.

Which of the following best describes industrialization?

a)

nations began to rely on one another for trade of various goods and resources after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution

b)

smaller nations needed assistance from their larger neighbors, so they formed trade alliances

c)

more and more people began to move to cities, away from rural areas

d)

advancement in technology to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods themselves

22.
Which invention below was used to make clothing cheaper and easier? 
a)
Seed Drill
b)
Spinning Jenny 
c)
Dynamyo
d)
Tenements
23.

What economic theory developed in response to the British system of free enterprise that emerged during Industrial Revolution?

a)

manorialism

b)

mercantilism

c)

consumerism

d)

communism

24.

The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials. This demand led to the —

a)

social revolutions of Europe and America

b)

agricultural revolution in England and Scotland

c)

famines in India and Ireland

d)

colonization of Africa and Asia

25.

The spread of the Industrial Revolution from Great Britain to Europe and America was important because _________________ .

a)

it decreased the population in non-industrialized nations for years

b)

it prevented urbanization in those nations as they searched for minerals

c)

it allowed the East to maintain their independence for many years

d)

it established the wealthiest economies in the West for many years

26.

A reason some businesses hired children was:

a)

To provide the children a bright future and opportunities

b)

So they could save money by paying the children less money

c)

So the children could take care of the heavy labor required for their business

d)

To improve their public image

27.

Economic system that believed the Proletariat (workers) should rise up to overthrow the factory owners

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Anarchy

28.

Considered the Father of Communism

a)

Otto Von Bismarck

b)

Adam Smith

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Matthew Perry

29.

Considered the Father of Capitalism

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Fredrich Engels

c)

Adam Smith

d)

Matthew Perry

30.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Factors of Production?

a)

Land

b)

Labor

c)

Taxes

d)

Capital

31.

This is the name of the man who led German unification:

a)

Otto von Bismarck

b)

Guiseppe Garibaldi

c)

Count Cavour

d)

Mikhail Gorbachev

32.

This is the name of the man who led the unification of Southern Italy

a)

Count Cavour

b)

Otto von Bismarck

c)

Guiseppi Garibaldi

d)

Mikhail Gorbachev

33.

These were the methods that Bismarck used to unite Germany --

a)

Militarism and realpolitik

b)

Truman doctrine and militarism

c)

Containment policy and militarism

d)

creoles and mestizos

34.

This is the name of the last war that Germany engages in before their unification:

a)

Franco-Prussian War

b)

Austro-Prussian War

c)

World War I

d)

Korean Conflict

35.

Which of the following is the best definition for realpolitik?

a)

The use of any means to get and hold power

b)

trying to contain the spread of Communism

c)

Telling the European empires that they may not colonize in the Western Hemispere

d)

the use of indigenous peoples to work on European plantations

36.

What was Prussia known for?

a)

running away from trouble

b)

militarism

c)

using speeches to make things happen

d)

none of the above

37.
Nationalism is best defined as
a)
the achievement of world peace and global understanding.
b)
the desire to take over other societies by force.
c)
a method of solving basic economic problems of the society.
d)
the loyalty of a people to a set of values, traditions, and a geographic region.
38.

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the

a)

colonization of Japan by the United States

b)

transfer of spheres of influence to China

c)

introduction of Christianity to Japanese society

d)

opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

39.

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it

a)

strengthened the power of the Shogunate

b)

decreased the level of pollution

c)

modernized transportation

d)

increased the number of small farms

40.

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

a)

need to maintain a traditional society

b)

desire for a modern industrialized society

c)

colonization by Western nations

d)

encouragement of foreign investment

41.

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

a)

European and African nations went to war with each other.

b)

The European leaders allowed the African leaders to be apart of the governing process of the colonies.

c)

Imperialism in Africa ended.

d)

Europeans divided Africa into colonies without considering the cultural and ethnic differences of the African people.

42.

Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?

a)

Madagascar

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Liberia

d)

Egypt

e)

Congo

43.

King Leopold represented which European power?

a)

Spain

b)

Belgium

c)

Austria

d)

Romania

44.

Why did European countries want to imperialize Africa?

a)

They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell too

b)

They were just mean

c)

They needed the land for their people

d)

Their military needed bases

45.

What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

a)

Colonies may lose traditional beliefs and ideas

b)

Colonies may be forced to learn a new religion such as Christianity

c)

People in the colonies may be killed because of disagreement

d)

All of the Above

46.

How is industrialization related to imperialism?

a)

Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.

b)

Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.

c)

Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.

d)

Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.

47.
What is imperialism?
a)
When one country attacks another country
b)
A stronger country colonizes a weaker country
c)

Something White keeps boring me with

d)
When a weaker country fights back against a stronger country
48.

Some Europeans believed that their industrial progress and wealth (being fit) allowed them to take advantage of those areas of the world not industrialized or civilized (the unfit). This concept is called

a)

Nationalism

b)

Racism

c)

Assimilation

d)

Imperialism

e)

Social Darwinism

49.

What did the British find so important in Egypt?

a)

The Tomb of King Tut

b)

The Suez Canal

c)

The Aswan High Dam

d)

The Nile River

50.

What policy was enacted by the government of South Africa in 1948?

a)

Apartheid

b)

Segregation

c)

Discriminatory Practice

d)

Baasskap

51.
The image shown here is evidence of China's "century of humiliation".  TRUE OR FALSE?
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Which two nations controlled the largest spheres of influence in China?
a)
Britain and Russia
b)
Russia and France
c)
France and Britain 
d)
Japan and Germany 
53.
Who illegally smuggled opium into China in the mid-1800's?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain 
c)
Japan
d)
Russia 
54.
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?
a)
Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
b)
European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars
c)
European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.
d)
Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
55.
Which situation led to the defeat of China in the Opium War (1839-1842)?
a)
a civil war on the Sino-Tibetan border
b)
the technological advantages of the European powers
c)
a famine that weakened the Chinese military
d)
the lack of support for the Manchu government from Chinese scholars
56.
A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:
a)
rid their countries of foreigners
b)
expand their respective territories
c)
receive international military support
d)
restore an absolute monarch to the throne
57.

RECALL what the Treaty of Nanking did.

a)

Brought Germany to China's defense against Britain.

b)

Brought the US to China's defense against Britain.

c)

Gave Britain access in 4 Chinese cities to end opium sales.

d)

Gave the US access to all of China.

58.

The "Open Door Policy" benefitted which of the following nations?

a)

USA

b)

China

c)

Portugal

d)

Russia

59.
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
60.
What was the name of "unequal treaty" signed by the British and Chinese in 1842?
a)
Treaty of Nanking
b)
Treaty of Hong Kong
c)
The Free Trade Treaty
61.
Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army
a)
Raja
b)
Viceroy
c)
Sepoy
62.
A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 
a)
Sepoy Rebellion
b)
Boer War
c)
Unequal Treaty
d)
Opium War
63.
White colonizers belief they had to impose their civilization on inhabitants of colonies
a)
“White Man’s Burden”
b)
“White Man’s Disappointment”
c)
“White Man’s Grief”
d)
“White Man’s Hostility”
64.

What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?

a)

Hindus v. Christians

b)

Muslims v. Hindus

c)

Christians v Muslims

d)

Hindus v. Buddhists

65.

Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

a)

They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India

b)

They wanted to overthrow the British rule

c)

Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion

d)

Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British

66.

The construction of railroad and telegraph lines between Yokohama and Tokyo and the establishment of a national bank were actions taken by Japan’s Meiji government primarily to

a)

modernize the economy

b)

eliminate foreign collaboration

c)

limit urban to rural migration

d)

increase the power of the samurai class

67.

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

a)

isolation and nationalism

b)

capitalism and democracy

c)

revolution and absolutism

d)

reform and modernization

68.

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

a)

Japan became more isolated from world affairs

b)

Demand for natural resources increased

c)

Japan became a colonial possession of China

d)

Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

69.

In the years following the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the unification of Germany in the 19th century, both nations experienced

a)

an increase in military production and strengthened military forces

b)

a reduction in tensions with neighboring nations

c)

a restructuring of government that included popularly elected monarchs

d)

a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade

70.

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

a)

a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

b)

the failure of Japanese expansion

c)

the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

d)

a desire to stay isolated