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AP World Unit 5.6 Warmup

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the main cause of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Introduction of universal basic income

b)

Expansion of the feudal system

c)

Discovery of new animal species

d)

Development of new technologies and shift from agrarian to industrial economies

2.

Which country was the first to industrialize?

a)

United States

b)

China

c)

Russia

d)

United Kingdom

3.

What is imperialism?

a)

A form of economic system based on private ownership and free market

b)

A type of government based on the rule of a single leader

c)

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

d)

A system of trade between countries

4.

Which European country had the largest empire during the age of imperialism?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Spain

c)

Germany

d)

France

5.

What was the main motivation for European imperialism in Africa?

a)

Promoting peace and stability

b)

Supporting local economies and industries

c)

Desire for raw materials, new markets, and strategic military bases

d)

Spreading democracy and Christianity

6.

What was the significance of the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885?

a)

It led to the unification of African tribes

b)

It formalized the European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the partitioning of the continent among European powers.

c)

It had no impact on the colonization of Africa

d)

It resulted in the independence of African nations

7.

What was the 'White Man's Burden'?

a)

The burden of maintaining white supremacy

b)

The burden of carrying heavy loads for white people

c)

Duty of white colonizers to bring civilization and progress to non-white people

d)

The burden of providing healthcare for white people

8.

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on global inequality?

a)

The Industrial Revolution led to increased global inequality.

b)

The Industrial Revolution had no impact on global inequality.

c)

The Industrial Revolution only impacted local inequality.

d)

The Industrial Revolution decreased global inequality.

9.

What were the main economic motives behind imperialism?

a)

To promote peace and stability in the region

b)

To spread cultural and religious beliefs

c)

The main economic motives behind imperialism were to acquire raw materials, cheap labor, and new markets for goods.

d)

To establish democratic governments in the colonies

10.

What role did technology play in the age of imperialism?

a)

Technology led to slower communication and transportation in the age of imperialism

b)

Technology played a significant role in the age of imperialism by enabling faster communication, transportation, and military superiority.

c)

Technology had no impact on the age of imperialism

d)

Technology was only used for peaceful purposes in the age of imperialism