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Someone who explores new areas
During the period 1600-1800, from which continent did the majority of slaves come from?
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
What is colonialism?
when one country starts a war with another
when one country or nation takes control of another
when one group of people use all of the natural resources
when one person becomes famous
Colonialism is defined as _________________________
control by one power over a dependent area or people.
uncontrol by one population over a nation area or people.
tradition by one person over a cultural area or nation.
obsession by one power over a dependent area or people.
What are the motivations for colonisation?
Eating, slaves, and ships
Silver, coffee, and bread.
God, gold, and glory.
Parties, drinks, and food.
a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country
Charter
Headright System
Plantation
Colony
A crop grown by a farmer for sale rather than for personal use
Headright System
Royal Colony
Cash Crop
Plantation
A large farm on which the labor of slaves or other workers is used to grow a single crop, such as sugar cane or cotton
Indentured Servant
Plantation
Joint-Stock Company
Cash Crop
At the beginning of WWI 90% of Africa was under European control. Which country held the most at 30%?
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Holland / Netherlands
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically is called
occupation
conquest
colonialism
terra nullius
Which country was responsible for the Raj in India?
Pakistan
China
Great Britain
Portugal
A group of people living together in the same place, that is established & controlled by another country is called a (a) .
--------- is the process of establishing foreign rule over a set of people
Colonialism
Protectorate
Colony
Diplomacy
A territory governed directly by a foreign power is called
colony
protectorate
province
vassal state
Which of the following was not a main reason for European colonialism in Africa?
Africa had a vast amount natural resources
help Africans quickly become a developed continent
expanding trade networks
spreading Christianity and other cultural practices
Which company was established to trade goods with India?
East Indie Company
West Indian Company
East India Company
West India Company
Which empire was ruling at the time of the British take over of India?
Mourya empire
Mughal Empire
Gupta Empire
Khilji Empire
What did Britain want to trade in India initially?
Spices
Gold
Rayon
Khadi
What were the farmers forced to grow by the British?
silk
indigo
onion
tomato
India got independence in the year
1947
1950
1857
1757
On 29 March 1857, an Indian soldier attacked a British officer? Who was he?
Mangal Pandey
Bhagat Singh
Dadabhai Naoroji
Subhash Chandra Bose
Choose the correct option from the drop down:
The (a) "Raj" in (b) refers to the time period that Great Britain controlled India.
"raj" means which word in Hindi?
Colony
Rule
Control
Death
India was a very rich country famous for
Spices
Golds
Pearls
Silk
The Portuguese established trading centres along the west coast of India and the British copied them. These centres were called _______
Factors
Factories
Kingdoms
Textiles
What was the Sepoy Mutiny and why was it significant?
The Sepoy Mutiny was a rebellion against British rule in India in 1857, significant for sparking the Indian independence movement.
A cultural festival celebrated by Indian soldiers
A trade agreement between India and Britain
A peaceful protest against local rulers in 1850
Which economic policies were implemented by the British during the Raj?
Land revenue systems, resource exploitation, heavy taxation, and infrastructure development
Promotion of indigenous industries
Investment in local education systems
Free trade agreements with local farmers
How did the British Raj affect agriculture in India?
Farmers were encouraged to grow a variety of food crops for local consumption.
The British Raj negatively impacted agriculture in India by promoting cash crops over food crops, leading to food shortages and increased poverty among farmers.
The British Raj had no significant impact on agriculture in India.
The British Raj improved agricultural techniques and increased food production.
What were the main forms of resistance against British rule?
Main forms of resistance against British rule included non-violent protests, armed uprisings, and political movements.
Economic sanctions against British goods
Formation of alliances with European powers
Cultural assimilation into British society
The origins of the Mongol are shrouded in the myth of its founder__________
Central Asia
Emperor
Emperor Temujin
Organization
What term describes someone who moves from place to place, usually following food supply or animals?
Cattle herder
Rancher
Nomad
City-goer
What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?
Genghis
King
Daimyo
Khan
The Mongols created the world's largest empire
True
False
What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?
United all Mongol tribes for the first time
Defeated his enemies
Promoted people based on merit
All of the above
What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?
Skilled horseback riders
Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)
Superior military strategies-luring the enemy
All of the above
Trade route through China and much of Asia connecting Western civilisations with the Eastern civilisations allowing the trade of goods, religions and cultures.
The Yuan Dynasty was replaced by the -------- Dynasty.
Qing Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Song Dynasty
The Khmer Empire was located in territory of which modern countries?
Cambodia
Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
China
Which Khmer king designed Angkor Wat?
Yasovarman I
Suryavarman II
Jayavarman VII
Jayavarman V
Who was the founder of the Khmer Empire?
Yasovarman I
Suryavarman II
Jayavarman II
Jayavarman V
When was the Khmer empire founded?
910
810
702
802
2 major religions in the Khmer Empire were...
Buddhism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Christianity
Hinduism and Islam
Islam and Buddhism
What is a baray?
Reservoir that holds huge amounts of water
A female slave
The most ancient of all the main world religions from India
A huge tomb
Angkor Wat is...
the largest religious temple in the world
a state whose ruler acknowledges a foreign ruler as overlord
the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia
one of the two main forms of Buddhism that influenced Asia
Who was considered the greatest king of the Khmer Empire?
Indravarman I
Jayavarman VII
Suryavarman II
Jayavarman II
Which religion was initially favored by the Khmer kings?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
How did the Khmer Empire manage water resources to support its population?
Imported water from neighboring states
Developed extensive canal systems
Relied solely on monsoon rains
Used water magic rituals
What significant event occurred during the reign of King Jayavarman VII?
Introduction of Christianity
Construction of the Royal Palace
Expansion of the Empire's territory
Establishment of public health systems
The name "Ming" means -
Strength
Brightness
Wisdom
Strong wall
The Forbidden City is located in the heart of China's capital-
Beijing
Nanjing
Tokyo
New Delhi
What was the purpose of the Forbidden City ?
To prevent the Mongols from attacking the Emperor
To keep the riches of the Empire in one place
To provide extra protection for the Emperor from the common people
To symbolise the power and might of the Emperor
Which statement is not true regarding the Forbidden City?
Located in the center of the Imperial City
Had beautiful gardens and palaces with 1000's of rooms
Only the Emperor and the court could live there
Any Chinese citizen could enter
Still exists today
Zheng He's voyages took him to
the Americas.
Europe.
Japan and Korea.
Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.
In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to
search for gold and other riches in Africa
defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea
show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China
discover an ocean route to North America
Zheng He was which of the following?
China's greatest explorer
Chef to the Chinese Emperor
A Chinese diplomat
China's greatest poet
The belief that it is best for a nation to protect its borders and stay away from other countries is-
nationalism
Confucianism
isolationism
capitalism
The Ming Dynasty believed the best way to deal with the constant threat of Mongol invasion was to-
create a strong navy to defend China's coast
negotiate a peace with their enemies to the North
rebuild and improve the Great Wall
invade Mongolia
Following Zheng He's death, what happened to the voyages, the Chinese navy and the focus of China? Select 3.
the voyages stopped and the navy was drastically cut
a new leader was put in place and voyages to America began
attention was placed on stopping Mongol attacks from the North
a period of isolationism began
How long did it take to build the Forbidden City?
5 years
42 years
14 years
100 years
What shape best describes the pattern of trade that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas via the Atlantic Ocean?
Circle
Triangle
Square
Pyramid
How many African slaves are estimated to have been transported across the Atlantic?
Between 10 and 12
Between 10 and 12 hundred
Between 10 and 12 thousand
Between 10 and 12 million
The global slave trade that transported between 10 and 15 million enslaved Africans across The Atlantic Ocean to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Triangle Trade
The Middle Passage
The Transpacific Slave Trade
Why did tribal warfare increase in Africa as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
The Slave Trade was lucrative; tribes competed with one another to sell enslaved people to Europeans.
They disliked other tribes and kingdoms.
They were fighting for salt and gold.
They were competing to make their tribe larger.
The slaves were not allowed to practise their own traditions and cultures, but they could become Christians.
That was fair because it did not harm them.
It’s unfair because everybody should have freedom of religion.
Olaudah Equiano was born in Nigeria and captured and sold as a slave. He managed to earn enough money to buy his freedom. How did he help to abolish the slave trade ?
By publishing a book about his experience as a slave
By becoming a Member of Parliament
By funding anti-slavery campaigns
What year did the slave trade end in British Territories
1787
1807
1833
1776
Which of the following was a significant impact of European colonialism on African societies?
Increased local governance and autonomy
Destruction of traditional cultures and languages
Promotion of local industries and crafts
Strengthening of indigenous political systems
What does "the sun never set on the British Empire" mean"?
The sun always shines on Britain.
The sun was always shining on some part of the British Empire because it was so large.
The British Empire brought raw materials, like trees, back to Britain to make industrial products
The British Empire needed a lot of sun.
Which of these was NOT a former British colony?
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
India
Which of the follow is not true about the British Empire?
Trade was central to the British Empire
Infrastructure was improved in many colonies
Many people from former colonies have settled in Britain today
The majority of native people welcomed the British with open arms
What is an empire?
a collection of countries that are controlled by one ruler
when a country is free
when one country is taken over by another
a chunk of land that is connected
What year was the Indian Mutiny?
1847
1857
1879
1919
1947
