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WorksheetsChapter 18.2 Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 10hrs 15mins
What is the term used when a country largely stays out of all world politics?
Imperialism
Isolationism
Nationalism
Colonialism
Which countries were building large empires during the late 1800s?
China, Japan, and India
Russia, Italy, and Spain
Britain, France, and Germany
United States, Canada, and Mexico
What is the term for when a country largely stays out of all world politics?
Globalization
Isolationism
Imperialism
Nationalism
What term is used to describe the process where stronger countries have political control over weaker nations, often turning them into colonies?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Federalism
What did the US observe as imperialism brought to the stronger nations?
Greater wealth and power
More colonies and territories
Increased military strength
Better diplomatic relations
What is the term for building large empires by gaining economic and political control over weaker nations that usually become colonies of the stronger country?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Federalism
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for imperialism?
Prestige and pride
Power
Accumulation of wealth
Environmental conservation
What is one of the reasons for imperialism related to religion?
Prestige and pride
Power
The spread of Christianity
Civilization
Which reason for imperialism is associated with economic gain?
Prestige and pride
Power
Accumulation of wealth
Civilization
Which of the following reasons for imperialism is related to national honor?
Prestige and pride
Power
Accumulation of wealth
Civilization
Which reason for imperialism is associated with cultural influence?
Prestige and pride
Power
Accumulation of wealth
Civilization
What did a large empire give to a country according to the text?
Wealth
Prestige
Military power
Resources
What became a source of national pride for a country?
A large empire
A strong military
Natural resources
Technological advancements
What motivated nations according to the provided learning material?
The desire to increase their power
The desire to decrease their power
The desire to maintain their power
The desire to share their power
What enabled the accumulation of wealth according to the text?
Democracy
Imperialism
Socialism
Communism
How did the mother countries take advantage of native peoples?
By providing them with education
By giving them equal rights
By taking advantage of their poverty and ignorance
By offering them high-paying jobs
What was the practice of taking advantage of native peoples' poverty and ignorance known as?
Colonization
Industrialization
Exploitation
Globalization
What does the term "exploitation" mean in the context of the provided definition?
Taking advantage of the wealth and knowledge of native peoples to help them prosper
Taking advantage of the poverty and ignorance of native peoples to keep them working for the benefit of mother countries
Providing education and resources to native peoples to improve their living conditions
Encouraging native peoples to migrate to mother countries for better opportunities
What did some people in imperialist countries believe they needed to do to other nations of the world?
Conquer them
Civilize them
Trade with them
Ignore them
What efforts did people in imperialist countries launch to improve other nations?
Improve education, abolish slavery, and stamp out disease and famine
Increase trade, build infrastructure, and promote tourism
Establish colonies, extract resources, and impose taxes
Spread religion, create alliances, and build military bases
What type of assistance did many native peoples profit from?
Financial aid
Humanitarian aid
Military aid
Educational aid
What did many native peoples object to regarding most Europeans?
Their economic policies
Their cultural practices
Their superior attitude
Their technological advancements
What is the primary goal of humanitarian aid?
To improve education, abolish slavery, and stamp out disease and famine
To increase military strength
To promote economic growth
To develop new technologies
What allowed for the spread of Christianity according to the text?
Democracy
Imperialism
Socialism
Capitalism
Why did missionaries educate both men and women?
So they could vote
So they could read the Bible
So they could travel
So they could work
During which age did missions work expand rapidly?
The Renaissance
The Industrial Age
The Middle Ages
This age
Who was one of the most famous American preachers of the period mentioned in the text?
Billy Graham
Dwight L. Moody
Martin Luther King Jr.
Jonathan Edwards
In which countries did Dwight L. Moody promote missions?
Canada and Mexico
Australia and New Zealand
The US and Great Britain
France and Germany
Why did some Americans see imperialism favorably?
They saw the economic benefit and other advantages of empire building.
They wanted to avoid conflicts with other nations.
They believed in the cultural superiority of other nations.
They wanted to reduce military spending.
What was one reason some Americans wanted a stronger army and navy?
To protect their empire and interests abroad.
To reduce taxes.
To promote peace and diplomacy.
To focus on domestic issues.
How did some Americans begin to view imperialism?
Favorably
Unfavorably
Indifferently
Critically
What was one reason some Americans opposed expansion?
They believed the US had abundant natural resources.
They thought the US was too small.
They argued the US was large and lacked few natural resources.
They wanted to dominate foreign countries.
What did some Americans believe about the need to dominate foreign countries?
It was essential for national security.
It was unnecessary.
It was a way to gain more natural resources.
It was a way to spread democracy.
When did the US purchase Alaska from Russia?
1847
1867
1887
1907
What was one of the benefits of the US purchasing Alaska?
It provided a warm climate.
It proved to be very beneficial.
It was a strategic military base.
It had a large population.
What event in Alaska helped boost the economy of the US?
The discovery of oil
The construction of railroads
The gold rush
The establishment of national parks
What resources were found in Alaska after the gold rush?
Coal, iron, and natural gas
Silver, copper, and oil
Diamonds, uranium, and timber
Salt, limestone, and granite
What became important to Alaska's economy?
Mining
Agriculture
Fishing
Tourism
In what year did American sailors discover and claim some uninhabited islands in the Midway Islands?
1859
1867
1849
1877
Where are the Midway Islands located approximately?
Halfway between North America and Europe
Halfway between North America and Asia
Halfway between South America and Africa
Halfway between Australia and Antarctica
In what year did the US annex the Midway Islands?
1859
1867
1849
1877
