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Imperialism Unit Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Countries want to use imperialism to gain colonies for all of the following reasons except

a)

gain new resources

b)

show their power

c)

learn about other cultures

d)

spreading their greatness

2.

When newspapers exaggerate the stories to get more readers it is called....

a)

Yellow Journalism

b)

Carpetbagging

c)

Muckraking

d)

Freeloading

3.

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

a)

Colonialism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Manifest Destiny

d)

Nationalism

4.

Why did the U.S. want to build the Panama Canal?

a)

To allow Canada and Mexico to be connected easier

b)

In order to take over and gain more territory for the U.S.

c)

For shorter travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

d)

Because it allowed the U.S. to gain more pineapples

5.

In the 19th century, European powers engaged in a land grab known as the "Scramble for _______."

a)

Africa

b)

Antarctica

c)

Austrialia

d)

North America

6.

According to Social Darwinism

a)

Weaker nations need the support of stronger ones

b)

It is natural for weak nations to be conquered by stronger ones

c)

There is no such thing as nations

d)

Natural resources should be shared equally by all nations

7.
Britain using all of India's resources like cotton, tea, and rice to make money for themselves is an example of which type of imperialism?
a)
Cultural
b)
Political
c)
Economic
d)
National
8.

Britain forcing the people of India to go to British-style schools, speak English and convert to Christianity is which type if imperialism?

a)

Cultural

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

National

9.
Which of the following best describes "White Man's Burden"?
a)
Europeans should use African slaves as workers on cash-crop plantations.
b)
Europeans were created by god and other races evolved from "lower species."
c)
European nations become more powerful by gaining wealth and overseas colonies. 
d)
Europeans have a responsibility to civilize the "inferior" people of the world.
10.

The Boxer Rebellion was a response to European influence in

a)

South Africa

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Korea

11.
 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 
a)
Democratic Revolutions 
b)
World War I 
c)
Industrialization 
d)
The Renaissance 
12.
What section of Africa did King Leopold of Belgium take over?
a)
Congo
b)
Ethiopia
c)
Kenya
d)
Nigeria
13.

Why did Europeans first become interested in Africa?

a)

To discover platinum

b)

Trade routes

c)

To start slavery

d)

Because they thought Africa was nice

14.

Imperialism is a system were a strong country takes wealth and raw materials from another country.

a)

False

b)

True

15.

A “strong” country is not supposed to have many colonies. Colonies do not increase its wealth and importance around the world.

a)

False

b)

True

16.
Liberia, an African nation thatwas created by former American slaves, was never colonized by Europeans.  What other country in Africa never was?
a)
Ethiopia
b)
Nigeria
c)
Kenya
d)
Liberia
17.
Why did the Berlin Conference take place?
a)
To develop a plan to help establish independent African nations.
b)
To develop an economic system to modernize Africa.
c)
To develop rules for European countries to divide up the area of Africa.
d)
To develop a plan to make reparitions to African countries for the slave trade.
18.

An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

a)

Colony

b)

Protectorate

c)

Sphere of Influence

d)

Economic Imperialism

19.

Which of the following could be a major cause for Imperialism in Europe?

a)

Many nations wanted to go to war with one another

b)

Religious freedom was needed in the un-claimed countries

c)

Natural resources and more room for industries was needed

d)

Land was cheaper in the weaker nations, which was needed for power

20.
Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army
a)
Raja
b)
Viceroy
c)
Sepoy
21.

Raymond Aron author of The Century of Total War


"None of the colonial undertakings was motivated by the quest for capitalist profits; they all originated in political ambitions . . . the nations’ will to power . . . glory or national greatness." Question: What does this author say was the cause for imperialism?

a)

the need for markets and resources

b)

nationalism

c)

duty to civilize

d)

social darwinism

22.

What was the one product that finally opened China to the Western world?

a)

Tea

b)

Silk

c)

Porcelain

d)

Opium

23.

The Japanese Emperor Mutsuhito began rapidly modernizing Japan, including building modern industrial factories and a modern military. This period in reform was known as

a)

the Meiji Restoration.

b)

the Japanese Enlightenment.

c)

the Mutsuhito Reformation.

d)

the Mutsuhito Restoration.

24.

Which of the following countries is indicated as a producer of oil on the map?

a)

Kenya

b)

Egypt

c)

South Africa

d)

Tanzania

25.

According to the map, which country is a source of both diamonds and gold?

a)

Ghana

b)

South Africa

c)

Nigeria

d)

Somalia

26.

Which European country controlled the largest area in Africa after the scramble in 1914?

a)

British

b)

French

c)

German

d)

Portuguese

27.

What was India referred to as, in the context of its market potential for British made goods?

a)

"Diamond of the Empire"

b)

"Jewel of the Crown"

c)

"Spice Garden of the East"

d)

"Golden Bird"

28.

What does the term "sepoy" refer to in the context of the British East India Company (BEIC)?

a)

A) A type of currency

b)

B) A trade agreement

c)

C) Indian soldiers

d)

D) A British official

29.
What event led to the Sepoy Mutiny in India?
a)
Economic prosperity
b)
Peaceful negotiations
c)
Rumors about greased cartridges
d)
Introduction of new technology
30.

What policy is represented by the cartoon?

a)

Trading Regulations

b)

Protectorate

c)

Big Stick

d)

Open Door

31.

What does this political cartoon represent?

a)

Militarism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Protectorate

d)

Resources

32.

This cartoon depicts the meeting of European powers in 1884 to discuss the proper way of splitting up Africa with minimal bloodshed.

a)

Militarism

b)

The Renaissance

c)

Berlin Conference

d)

Exploration

33.

What is a negative characteristic of this image?

a)

Racial Superiority

b)

Military Strength.

c)

new economic markets.

d)

Encouraging assimilation of "New" Immigrants.

34.

What is the message of this political cartoon?

a)

United States is helping countries

b)

The United States is greedy

c)

The Spanish are greedy

d)

The Spanish are taking over the US

35.

Which of the following is defined as "an agreement between countries."

a)

Colony

b)

Colonial

c)

Treaty

d)

Missionary

36.

Which of the following is designed as, "to take by force."

a)

Empire

b)

Territory

c)

Resistance

d)

Conquer

37.

Which of the following is defined as, "to have control over."

a)

Dominate

b)

Manufactured Goods

c)

Natural resources

d)

Raw materials

38.
inferior
a)
lower in quality or value
b)
a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world
c)
the act of becoming bigger or of making something bigger
d)
policy to keep less quality groups without power
39.
justify
a)
to provide a reason for (something)
b)
a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world
c)
believing that some races are better than others
d)
military operation that is carried out secretly and often outside of official channels
40.

What were the political consequences of Imperialism amongst the Europeans?

a)

The French got mad at Belgium, they're still mad today.

b)

It left them at war with each other ... then came WWI

c)

No consequences

d)

They bought the stuff from each other , new markets

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