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WORLD STUDIES IMPERIALISM

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by —

a)

establishing partnerships with local kingdoms to promote trade

b)

defending the rights of African citizens to participate in colonial governments

c)

supporting the establishment of colonial spheres of influence

d)

developing guidelines to regulate joint-stock trading companies

2.

Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —

a)

organizing resistance movements against European colonists

b)

teaching European colonists how to survive in tropical environments

c)

cooperating with European colonists to share the profits from industrialization

d)

aiding European colonists in establishing borders consistent with the ethnic settlements

3.

One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were –

a)

Reactions to European Imperialism

b)

Movements to establish greater democracy

c)

efforts to restore trade monopolies

d)

struggles to Westernize their cultures

4.

This stanza from Kipling’s poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western power to –

a)

preserve traditional African and Asian cultures

b)

teach non-European peoples how to produce manufactured goods

c)

protect existing African and Asian economies

d)

introduce the benefits of their civilizations to non-European peoples

5.

During the 19th century (1800s), Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies primarily to –

a)

obtain raw materials for their industries

b)

provide high paying jobs for their colonists

c)

impress the colonists with their technological superiority

d)

help missionaries to spread Christianity

6.

The map above is connected to which of the following historical events?

a)

Berlin Conference/ Scramble For Africa

b)

Results of post World War II independence movements

c)

Spread of Christianity throughout Africa

d)

Abolition of slavery through Africa

7.

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800’s?

a)

New nations were based on old tribal boundaries

b)

The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

c)

African unity was encouraged

d)

The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers

8.

In Africa and India, colonial governments were able to keep control over large native populations by doing what?

a)

Avoiding the use of force or oppression

b)

Recognizing all of the native people’s social and political rights

c)

Exploiting the ethnic and religious divisions amongst the native people

d)

All of the answers

9.

What was a primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy?

a)

To protect United States trade in China

b)

To gain control of the Panama Canal Zone

c)

To encourage Chinese immigration to the United States

d)

To improve relations to China

10.

European imperialists redrew the map of Africa with little regard for --

a)

Trade agreement

b)

Ethnic boundaries

c)

Mining rights

d)

The slave trade

11.

What effect will the above Industrial Revolution technologies have on European Colonialism?

a)

Inspire the Anti-Imperialist League to actively protest against colonialism

b)

They gave European powers an advantage over indigenous Africans and Asians

c)

These inventions required amounts of electricity, requiring them to take over other countries

d)

Women gained full equality in colonial states

12.

Which of the following conclusions about Africa in 1913 does this map best support?

a)

Sudan was an independent state.

b)

Liberia was the largest independent state.

c)

Spain controlled most of northwest Africa.

d)

Most of Africa was controlled by European nations.

13.

The 19th-century term “white man’s burden” reflects the idea that

a)

Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

b)

Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

c)

Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

d)

Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples

14.

A primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is that —

a)

African and European alliances were formed during World War I

b)

European territories in Africa were redistributed at the Congress of Vienna

c)

British forces won the Boer War against the Dutch and Afrikaners

d)

European explorers and merchants established colonies throughout the continent

15.

Imperialist nations in the 18th and 19th centuries generally attempted to acquire or control areas that had

a)

Highly technological industries

b)

Abundant natural resources

c)

Literate populations

d)

Stable centralized governments

16.

The following picture represents

a)

The Scramble for Africa

b)

The Division of China

c)

The Opening of Japan

d)

Spanish Control of the Americas

17.

In the 1800s, a major cause of European imperialism was the

a)

Desire to establish democratic government throughout the world

b)

Emergence of Marxism as an economic system

c)

Desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets

d)

Religious conflict between European nations

18.

What does the following quote refer to?

a)

The danger of traveling in Africa

b)

Using modern weapons to pacify native inhabitants

c)

Patriotic propaganda for Imperial Europeans

d)

Technological advancements of China

19.

Great Britain’s primary motivation for acquiring control of the Suez Canal in the late 19thc century was --

a)

Protect British trade interests in Asia

b)

Introduce democratic principles in this region

c)

Make up for the loss of the Panama Canal

d)

Prohibit the movement of ships from Russia

20.

Which of the following is a true statement about Africa prior to European imperialism?

a)

It was a unified region of remarkably similar cultures and political groupings

b)

It was a continent that had long ago outlawed slave trading, but was still vulnerable to European merchants who sought profit in trading slaves

c)

It was a Muslim region in the north, west, and east, with a huge variety of languages and governments throughout the continent

d)

It was a continent that prior to 1800 had very little contact with Europeans

21.

Which slogan best reflects the point of view of Cecil Rhodes as shown in this cartoon?

a)

“Unite All Africans.”

b)

“Embrace African Diversity.”

c)

“Imperialism Is a Glorious Pursuit.”

d)

“Connecting Constantinople to Cairo.”

22.
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
23.
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
24.
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
African Marathon
c)
Great Competition
d)
Monopoly
25.
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
26.
Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
Sepoy Rebellion
c)
Zulu War
d)
Meiji Restoration
27.

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

a)

colony

b)

empire

c)

"mother" country

d)

alliance

28.
Why did nations want to be imperialistic?
a)
They wanted prestige among other nations
b)
They needed more natural resources
c)
They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
d)
All of the Above
29.
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism? 
a)
Military Needs
b)
To isolate your country from the rest of the world. 
c)
Cultural Superiority 
d)
Nationalism 
30.

Which is not a motive for Imperialism

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Geographic

31.

The difference between how much a country imports and how much it exports

a)

Trade deficit

b)

Trade Surplus

c)

Distribution Equality

d)

Balance of Trade

32.

14 Nations met to "set the rules" for colonizing Africa

a)

Berlin Conference

b)

French Connection

c)

Geneva Convention

d)

King Meeting

33.

Belgium leader who took control of the Congo

a)

King Louis XIV

b)

King George III

c)

King Leopold II

d)

Prince Alber

34.

Which country imposed their culture on North and West Africa?

a)

Belgium

b)

France

c)

Portugal

d)

Russia

35.

Indian soldiers hired by the British

a)

Murals

b)

Traders

c)

Gandhians

d)

Sepoys

36.

Chinese port city that the British gained after the Opium Wars?

a)

Malaysia

b)

Hong Kong

c)

Beijing

d)

Tokyo

37.

The British illegally traded opium in China which led to

a)

World War I

b)

the Franco-Prussian War

c)

the Opium Wars

d)

Crusades

38.

Belgian King that gained control of the Congo and stripped them of their resources

a)

Leonard

b)

Leopold

c)

Lonzo

d)

Mathias

39.

The British and the Boers fought over the diamond mining industry here

a)

Southern West Virgina

b)

South Africa

c)

Ethiopia

d)

the Congo

40.

The Boxer Rebellion was a secret society opposing imperialism in what country?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Sweden

d)

South Africa

41.

The slave trade and gold mining had a major impact on which region due to imperialism?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Northern Canada

c)

West Africa

d)

Middle East

42.

What was improved in Japan due to Western influences?

a)

The military, specifically the navy

b)

The voting system

c)

The spice trade

d)

The culinary arts

43.
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
44.
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
45.
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
African Marathon
c)
Great Competition
d)
Monopoly
46.
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
47.
Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
Sepoy Rebellion
c)
Zulu War
d)
Meiji Restoration
48.
Why did nations want to be imperialistic?
a)
They wanted prestige among other nations
b)
They needed more natural resources
c)
They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
d)
All of the Above
49.

The only free states remaining in Africa by 1914 were...

a)

Nigeria and Rhodesia

b)

Egypt and Morocco

c)

Rhodesia and Algeria

d)

Liberia and Ethiopia

50.

What was the "white man's burden"?

a)

the idea that bigger, stronger Europeans could carry more baggage.

b)

the belief that Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive peoples.

c)

the unpopular belief that Europeans were responsible for the mass destruction of many African cultures.

d)

the belief that Europeans were racially superior and must colonize primitive peoples.

51.

Which of the following best describes the life of Africans under European rule?

a)

Life improved through education and skill training.

b)

Life improved because new farming methods improved crop yields.

c)

Africans saw little benefit from their hard work.

d)

Africans were forced to move to cities to prevent them from rising up against European rule.

52.

Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —

a)

organizing resistance movements against European colonists

b)

teaching European colonists how to survive in tropical environments

c)

cooperating with European colonists to share the profits from industrialization

d)

aiding European colonists in establishing borders consistent with the ethnic settlements

53.

This stanza from Kipling’s poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western power to –

a)

preserve traditional African and Asian cultures

b)

teach non-European peoples how to produce manufactured goods

c)

protect existing African and Asian economies

d)

introduce the benefits of their civilizations to non-European peoples

54.

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800’s?

a)

New nations were based on old tribal boundaries

b)

The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

c)

African unity was encouraged

d)

The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers

55.

What was Social Darwinism?

a)

The idea that science could solve all of society’s problems

b)

The idea that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones

c)

The idea that all humans should work together to benefit mankind

d)

The idea that colonies should rise up against empires

56.

In the 1800s, a major cause of European imperialism was the

a)

Desire to establish democratic government throughout the world

b)

Emergence of Marxism as an economic system

c)

Desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets

d)

Religious conflict between European nations

57.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

a)

Opium War

b)

War of 1812

c)

War of the worlds

d)

English war

58.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
b)
There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 
59.
The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to:
a)
eliminate poverty among the Chinese peasants
b)
bring Western-style democracy to China
c)
restore trade between China and European nations
d)
remove foreign influences from China
60.

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

a)

True

b)

False

61.

What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?

a)

Most of the farm land was used for mining.

b)

Native farmers were drafted into colonial armies.

c)

Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.

d)

Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops, such as cotton.

62.

The sun never set on which European empire?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

China

63.

What prior units of study played a prominent role in making the Age of Imperialism possible?

a)

Scientific Revolution

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Age of Exploration

d)

Renaissance & Reformation

64.

What is the racist ideology that took "survival of the fittest" and applied it to human races?

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Darwinian Evolution

c)

Nationalism

d)

Ideologicalism

65.

What ideology does this image refer to?

a)

White Man's Burden

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Humanitarianism

d)

Colonization

66.

What type of motivation is this?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Religious

d)

Exploratory

e)

Ideological

67.

What type of motivation is this?

British colonial hospital in India.

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Humanitarian

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

68.

What type of motivation is this?

The British send a group to Africa to research potential cures for diseases.

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

69.

What type of motivation is this?

Colonies decrease cost of goods for European countries.

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

70.

What type of motivation is this?

Britain establishes colonial outposts using its navy.

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

71.

What type of motivation is this?

French nationalism fuels push for colonies.

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

72.

What motivations are shown here?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

73.

What motives fueled this?

The Scramble for Africa

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

74.

What type of motivation is this?

a)

Economic

b)

Political

c)

Exploratory

d)

Religious

e)

Ideological

75.

What best describes the sentiment of this poem?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Humanitarianism

d)

Exploratory Motivation

76.

Define Imperialism

a)

a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

b)

The switch between human power and skilled work to machine power mass production

c)

Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

d)

process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country

77.

Cartoon - Imperialism 1885 CARTOON: IMPERIALISM, 1885.

The World's Plunderers. Germany, England, and Russia grab what they can of Africa and Asia. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1885.

a)

Ideological

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

e)

Religious

78.

Photograph: Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Ovamboland, an area that today is cut by the Angola-Namibian border.

a)

Ideological

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

e)

Religious

79.

Cartoon: "Cuba's Freedom is Not Far Off," Thomas May, Detroit Journal, 1907

a)

Ideological

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

e)

Religious

80.

Map: Scottish missionary and explorer who influenced on Western attitudes toward Africa by his trips to map unknown regions.

a)

Ideological

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

e)

Religious

81.

Cartoon: UK-based cartoonist P.J. Polyp’s “Gold Diggers”

a)

Ideological

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

e)

Religious

82.

Match the following

a)

New Markets

1.

To sell goods in new colonies

b)

Racism

2.

Whites were superior to Natives

c)

National Pride

3.

Proud of their country

d)

Religion

4.

Convert natives to "better religion"

83.

Match the Reasons for Imperialism

a)

The need to get new resources and new markets

1.

Economic

b)

The need for new bases and ports for trade and for military ships

2.

Strategic

c)

The desire to prove that America was a powerful country

3.

Nationalism

d)

The desire to spread Christianity and White Superiority

4.

Cultural

84.

Match the cause of imperialism with its description

a)

Economic

1.

Get more money and natural resources

b)

Exploration

2.

Go on adventure & find disease cures

c)

Power

3.

Compete with other European powers

d)

Religion

4.

Educate and spread Christianity

e)

Racism

5.

Belief that white race was superior

85.

Examine the strategies used by colonized nations to resist imperialism. Which strategy was most effective in achieving independence?

a)

Violent uprisings and armed resistance.

b)

Diplomatic negotiations and treaties.

c)

Economic boycotts and sanctions.

d)

Cultural assimilation and adaptation.

86.

Analyze the role of nationalism in the resistance to imperialism. How did nationalism contribute to anti-imperial movements?

a)

By promoting the idea of a global community without borders.

b)

By fostering a sense of shared identity and purpose among colonized peoples.

c)

By encouraging colonized peoples to adopt imperial cultures.

d)

By advocating for the continuation of imperial rule.

87.

How did the colonized regions respond to imperialism?

a)

They welcomed it with open arms

b)

They resisted through rebellions and uprisings

c)

They remained indifferent

d)

They sought alliances with other imperial powers

88.

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in this map?

a)

In 1913, European countries controlled most of the territory in Africa.  

b)

In 1913, European countries controlled all of the territory in Africa. 

c)

By 1913, European countries built extensive railroad systems in sub-Saharan Africa. 

d)

In 1913, European countries ruled territory in Africa with the consent of the Africans who lived there

89.

Identify one of the political motives behind European imperialism in Africa. (Two Choices)

a)

The spread of industrial technology

b)

The competition for power and prestige among European nations

c)

The promotion of global peace

d)

The desire for raw goods.

90.

This painting of a sugar cane plantation in Haiti shows which motive for imperialism?

a)

Religious

b)

Ethnocentric

c)

Economic

d)

Exploratory

91.

A historian could best use this map to study which of the following topics?

a)

World War I alliances

b)

free trade

c)

militarism

d)

imperialism

92.
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