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Topic 1 Revision Quiz

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a missionary?
a)
A Spanish conqueror in the New World
b)
Someone who converts others to a religion, such as Christianity
c)
The mascot for the new Seattle soccer team
d)

Someone who explores new areas

2.
European nations rushing to claim territories in Africa has been called ________ by historians.
a)
the gold rush 
b)
the scramble for Africa 
c)
get money in a hurry
d)
quick claims in Africa 
3.
The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to:
a)
Better weapons
b)
More soldiers
c)
Advanced hand combat strategy
d)
Immune to disease
4.

During the period 1600-1800, from which continent did the majority of slaves come from?

a)

South America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

5.

What is colonialism?

a)

when one country starts a war with another

b)

when one country or nation takes control of another

c)

when one group of people use all of the natural resources

d)

when one person becomes famous

6.

Colonialism is defined as _________________________

a)

control by one power over a dependent area or people.

b)

uncontrol by one population over a nation area or people.

c)

tradition by one person over a cultural area or nation.

d)

obsession by one power over a dependent area or people.

7.

What are the motivations for colonisation?

a)

Eating, slaves, and ships

b)

Silver, coffee, and bread.

c)

God, gold, and glory.

d)

Parties, drinks, and food.

8.

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

a)

Charter

b)

Headright System

c)

Plantation

d)

Colony

9.

A crop grown by a farmer for sale rather than for personal use

a)

Headright System

b)

Royal Colony

c)

Cash Crop

d)

Plantation

10.

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

a)

Indentured Servant

b)

Plantation

c)

Joint-Stock Company

d)

Cash Crop

11.
The Berlin Conference of 1885:
a)
Was attended by Europeans, Africans, the Ottoman Empire and the U.S.
b)
Decided how to split up Berlin
c)
Divided Africa without regard to existing political or cultural groups
d)
Gave all of Africa to either Great Britain and France
12.

At the beginning of WWI 90% of Africa was under European control. Which country held the most at 30%?

a)

Belgium

b)

Italy

c)

Great Britain

d)

Holland / Netherlands

13.

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically is called

a)

occupation

b)

conquest

c)

colonialism

d)

terra nullius

14.

Which country was responsible for the Raj in India?

a)

Pakistan

b)

China

c)

Great Britain

d)

Portugal

15.

A group of people living together in the same place, that is established &  controlled by another country is called a (a)   .

16.

--------- is the process of establishing foreign rule over a set of people

a)

Colonialism

b)

Protectorate

c)

Colony

d)

Diplomacy

17.

A territory governed directly by a foreign power is called

a)

colony

b)

protectorate

c)

province

d)

vassal state

18.

Which of the following was not a main reason for European colonialism in Africa?

a)

Africa had a vast amount natural resources

b)

help Africans quickly become a developed continent

c)

expanding trade networks

d)

spreading Christianity and other cultural practices

19.

Which company was established to trade goods with India?

a)

East Indie Company

b)

West Indian Company

c)

East India Company

d)

West India Company

20.

Which empire was ruling at the time of the British take over of India?

a)

Mourya empire

b)

Mughal Empire

c)

Gupta Empire

d)

Khilji Empire

21.

What did Britain want to trade in India initially?

a)

Spices

b)

Gold

c)

Rayon

d)

Khadi

22.

What were the farmers forced to grow by the British?

a)

silk

b)

indigo

c)

onion

d)

tomato

23.

India got independence in the year

a)

1947

b)

1950

c)

1857

d)

1757

24.

On 29 March 1857, an Indian soldier attacked a British officer? Who was he?

a)

Mangal Pandey

b)

Bhagat Singh

c)

Dadabhai Naoroji

d)

Subhash Chandra Bose

25.

Choose the correct option from the drop down:

The​ (a)   "Raj" in ​ (b)   refers to the time period that Great Britain controlled India.

Choose from the below words
British
India
French
Spain
26.

"raj" means which word in Hindi?

a)

Colony

b)

Rule

c)

Control

d)

Death

27.

India was a very rich country famous for

a)

Spices

b)

Golds

c)

Pearls

d)

Silk

28.

The Portuguese established trading centres along the west coast of India and the British copied them. These centres were called _______

a)

Factors

b)

Factories

c)

Kingdoms

d)

Textiles

29.

What was the Sepoy Mutiny and why was it significant?

a)

The Sepoy Mutiny was a rebellion against British rule in India in 1857, significant for sparking the Indian independence movement.

b)

A cultural festival celebrated by Indian soldiers

c)

A trade agreement between India and Britain

d)

A peaceful protest against local rulers in 1850

30.

Which economic policies were implemented by the British during the Raj?

a)

Land revenue systems, resource exploitation, heavy taxation, and infrastructure development

b)

Promotion of indigenous industries

c)

Investment in local education systems

d)

Free trade agreements with local farmers

31.

How did the British Raj affect agriculture in India?

a)

Farmers were encouraged to grow a variety of food crops for local consumption.

b)

The British Raj negatively impacted agriculture in India by promoting cash crops over food crops, leading to food shortages and increased poverty among farmers.

c)

The British Raj had no significant impact on agriculture in India.

d)

The British Raj improved agricultural techniques and increased food production.

32.

What were the main forms of resistance against British rule?

a)

Main forms of resistance against British rule included non-violent protests, armed uprisings, and political movements.

b)

Economic sanctions against British goods

c)

Formation of alliances with European powers

d)

Cultural assimilation into British society

33.
Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?
a)
Empress Wu
b)
Genghis Khan 
c)
Confucius
d)
Marco Polo
34.

The origins of the Mongol are shrouded in the myth of its founder__________

a)

Central Asia

b)

Emperor

c)

Emperor Temujin

d)

Organization

35.
What was one reason why Genghis Khan was so fierce? 
a)
He was really mean
b)
He was well trained in combat
c)
He led the capture of China, Central Asia, & Persia
d)
He killed many of his followers who did not listen
36.
What effect did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?
a)
The Mongols raised travel taxes, decreasing trade.
b)
The Mongols raided travelers all the time, decreasing trade.
c)
The Mongols made travel tax-free, increasing trade.
d)
The Mongols made it safer, increasing trade.
37.

What term describes someone who moves from place to place, usually following food supply or animals?

a)

Cattle herder

b)

Rancher

c)

Nomad

d)

City-goer

38.

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

a)

Genghis

b)

King

c)

Daimyo

d)

Khan

39.
Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?
a)
Trade along the Silk Road increased.
b)
Islam's influence expanded into China.
c)
The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.
d)
Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.
40.

The Mongols created the world's largest empire

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

a)

United all Mongol tribes for the first time

b)

Defeated his enemies

c)

Promoted people based on merit

d)

All of the above

42.

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

a)

Skilled horseback riders

b)

Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)

c)

Superior military strategies-luring the enemy

d)

All of the above

43.

Trade route through China and much of Asia connecting Western civilisations with the Eastern civilisations allowing the trade of goods, religions and cultures.

a)
Silk Road
b)
Silk & Porcelain
c)
Mongols
d)
Areas conquered by the Mongols
44.

The Yuan Dynasty was replaced by the -------- Dynasty.

a)

Qing Dynasty

b)

Ming Dynasty

c)

Zhou Dynasty

d)

Song Dynasty

45.

The Khmer Empire was located in territory of which modern countries?

a)

Cambodia

b)

Vietnam

c)

Laos

d)

Thailand

e)

China

46.

Which Khmer king designed Angkor Wat?

a)

Yasovarman I

b)

Suryavarman II

c)

Jayavarman VII

d)

Jayavarman V

47.

Who was the founder of the Khmer Empire?

a)

Yasovarman I

b)

Suryavarman II

c)

Jayavarman II

d)

Jayavarman V

48.

When was the Khmer empire founded?

a)

910

b)

810

c)

702

d)

802

49.

2 major religions in the Khmer Empire were...

a)

Buddhism and Hinduism

b)

Buddhism and Christianity

c)

Hinduism and Islam

d)

Islam and Buddhism

50.

What is a baray?

a)

Reservoir that holds huge amounts of water

b)

A female slave

c)

The most ancient of all the main world religions from India

d)

A huge tomb

51.

Angkor Wat is...

a)

the largest religious temple in the world

b)

a state whose ruler acknowledges a foreign ruler as overlord

c)

the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia

d)

one of the two main forms of Buddhism that influenced Asia

52.

Who was considered the greatest king of the Khmer Empire?

a)

Indravarman I

b)

Jayavarman VII

c)

Suryavarman II

d)

Jayavarman II

53.

Which religion was initially favored by the Khmer kings?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

54.

How did the Khmer Empire manage water resources to support its population?

a)

Imported water from neighboring states

b)

Developed extensive canal systems

c)

Relied solely on monsoon rains

d)

Used water magic rituals

55.

What significant event occurred during the reign of King Jayavarman VII?

a)

Introduction of Christianity

b)

Construction of the Royal Palace

c)

Expansion of the Empire's territory

d)

Establishment of public health systems

56.

The name "Ming" means -

a)

Strength

b)

Brightness

c)

Wisdom

d)

Strong wall

57.

The Forbidden City is located in the heart of China's capital-

a)

Beijing

b)

Nanjing

c)

Tokyo

d)

New Delhi

58.

What was the purpose of the Forbidden City ?

a)

To prevent the Mongols from attacking the Emperor

b)

To keep the riches of the Empire in one place

c)

To provide extra protection for the Emperor from the common people

d)

To symbolise the power and might of the Emperor

59.

Which statement is not true regarding the Forbidden City?

a)

Located in the center of the Imperial City

b)

Had beautiful gardens and palaces with 1000's of rooms

c)

Only the Emperor and the court could live there

d)

Any Chinese citizen could enter

e)

Still exists today

60.

Zheng He's voyages took him to

a)

the Americas.

b)

Europe.

c)

Japan and Korea.

d)

Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

61.

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to

a)

search for gold and other riches in Africa

b)

defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

c)

show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China

d)

discover an ocean route to North America

62.

Zheng He was which of the following?

a)

China's greatest explorer

b)

Chef to the Chinese Emperor

c)

A Chinese diplomat

d)

China's greatest poet

63.

The belief that it is best for a nation to protect its borders and stay away from other countries is-

a)

nationalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

isolationism

d)

capitalism

64.

The Ming Dynasty believed the best way to deal with the constant threat of Mongol invasion was to-

a)

create a strong navy to defend China's coast

b)

negotiate a peace with their enemies to the North

c)

rebuild and improve the Great Wall

d)

invade Mongolia

65.

Following Zheng He's death, what happened to the voyages, the Chinese navy and the focus of China? Select 3.

a)

the voyages stopped and the navy was drastically cut

b)

a new leader was put in place and voyages to America began

c)

attention was placed on stopping Mongol attacks from the North

d)

a period of isolationism began

66.

How long did it take to build the Forbidden City?

a)

5 years

b)

42 years

c)

14 years

d)

100 years

67.

What shape best describes the pattern of trade that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas via the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

Circle

b)

Triangle

c)

Square

d)

Pyramid

68.

How many African slaves are estimated to have been transported across the Atlantic?

a)

Between 10 and 12

b)

Between 10 and 12 hundred

c)

Between 10 and 12 thousand

d)

Between 10 and 12 million

69.

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.

a)

Transatlantic Slave Trade

b)

Triangle Trade

c)

The Middle Passage

d)

The Transpacific Slave Trade

70.

Why did tribal warfare increase in Africa as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

a)

The Slave Trade was lucrative; tribes competed with one another to sell enslaved people to Europeans.

b)

They disliked other tribes and kingdoms.

c)

They were fighting for salt and gold.

d)

They were competing to make their tribe larger.

71.

The slaves were not allowed to practise their own traditions and cultures, but they could become Christians.

a)

That was fair because it did not harm them.

b)

It’s unfair because everybody should have freedom of religion.

72.

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 ?

a)

By publishing a book about his experience as a slave

b)

By becoming a Member of Parliament

c)

By funding anti-slavery campaigns

73.

What year did the slave trade end in British Territories

a)

1787

b)

1807

c)

1833

d)

1776

74.
What did Harriet Tubman’s work with the Underground Railroad involve?
a)
As a freed slave, she led others to take a stand against slave owners.
b)
As a freed slave, she bought slaves and then gave them their freedom.
c)
As an escaped slave, she guided slaves from the South to freedom.
d)
As an escaped slave, she opened a school for those who traveled to Canada.
75.
A complete end to slavery
a)
abolition
b)
abolitionist
c)
emancipation
d)
dehumanization
76.

Which of the following was a significant impact of European colonialism on African societies?

a)

Increased local governance and autonomy

b)

Destruction of traditional cultures and languages

c)

Promotion of local industries and crafts

d)

Strengthening of indigenous political systems

77.

What does "the sun never set on the British Empire" mean"?

a)

The sun always shines on Britain.

b)

The sun was always shining on some part of the British Empire because it was so large.

c)

The British Empire brought raw materials, like trees, back to Britain to make industrial products

d)

The British Empire needed a lot of sun.

78.

Which of these was NOT a former British colony?

a)

Australia

b)

Brazil

c)

South Africa

d)

India

79.

Which of the follow is not true about the British Empire?

a)

Trade was central to the British Empire

b)

Infrastructure was improved in many colonies

c)

Many people from former colonies have settled in Britain today

d)

The majority of native people welcomed the British with open arms

80.

What is an empire?

a)

a collection of countries that are controlled by one ruler

b)

when a country is free

c)

when one country is taken over by another

d)

a chunk of land that is connected

81.

What year was the Indian Mutiny?

a)

1847

b)

1857

c)

1879

d)

1919

e)

1947