WorksheetsTCI Chapter 19 Test Preparation Part 3
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?
They wanted to acquire power and prestige
They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals
They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"
They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences
Who benefited most from imperialism?
European nations
Native Americans
African Kingdoms
Indian Kingdoms
What were some of the positive impacts of British Imperialism on India?
There was a large amount of food for all people
Religious divisions ended
The poor had more opportunities to rise out of poverty
New infrastructure was created along with schools
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India
They wanted to overthrow the British rule
Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion
Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British
What happened at Amritsar?
A boycott of all British goods
The signing of a petition against the British government
A massacre of peaceful protestors
A war between the British and Indians
Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?
We should not become involved with people who are different from us.
These land are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.
There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.
The political power and wealth of these areas threatens our position in the world.
