WorksheetsUnit 5 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Industrial Revolution made Europe more powerful and created a demand for more goods and services. How did this shift Europe’s view of Africa
Africa was seen as valuable land that could provide resources to Europe once it was conquered and made into colonies.
Africa was seen as a place to recruit highly skilled technical workers that would thrive in European factories.
Africa was seen as a land full of cultural assets that would improve European values once proper trade was established.
Africa was seen as a competitor that would provide cheaply made goods that would struggle against Europe’s machine made goods.
Britain took over Nigeria and many places in Eastern Africa in the late 1800’s. Capitalism was the major economic system they used. According to the graph above, what impact did capitalism have on British Imperialism?
No impact is seen as African capitalism was not able to keep up with British socialism.
Significant impact as capitalism encouraged British companies to export goods to Africa.
Slight impact as British capitalism was not able to slow the growth of traditional African economies.
Medium impact as capitalism encouraged equal trade deals between Britain and Africa.
Most of the railroads in Africa were built by European countries that conquered most of Africa. How did the decision to build these railroads impact the interdependency of Europe and Africa?
The railroads were built to connect Africa causing different regions of Africa to rely on each other for resources to compete against Europe.
The railroads were built to allow African factory goods to be exported which caused Europe to rely on these foreign made goods.
The railroads were built to connect the economies of Africa and Europe equally, many products rely on workers from each continent to split profits equally.
The railroads were built to move resources from Africa to Europe making Africa rely on money for resources and Europe on resources for factories.
According to the cartoon, why are colonies important in mercantilism?
Colonies provide resources and goods to the “mother” country.
Colonies achieve wealth by taking products from the “mother” country.
Colonies trade with other colonies ruled by the same “mother” country.
Colonies decrease the amount of exports sent to the “mother” country.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
European countries divided Africa into colonies for European benefit
European countries agreed to combine colonies along African ethnic borders
European countries created trade agreements with African tribal leaders
European countries continued to control Africa as it had for centuries
During and after the race for colonies in Africa, why did many Europeans consider it a humanitarian effort?
It was a method to move their growing population to other places
It was a method to ensure control over other populations
It was a way to help less fortunate areas of the world
It was a way to avoid war with other European nations
How did King Leopold’s and Belgium’s desire for resources in the Congo affect the indigenous people?
Congolese people were able to rebel and fight to gain power back from the Belgian military.
Congolese people achieved economic success because of the Belgian humanitarian work.
Congolese people became dependent on the Belgians for help with their economy.
Congolese people were exploited and punished by the Belgians to extract valuable resources.
Why did the relationship between the US and the Philippines decline after the US supported the Filipino rebellion against Spain?
The US refused to give the Philippines more advanced technology and support.
The US tried to colonize the Philippines after winning the Spanish-American war.
The Philippines became too wealthy and refused to trade with the United States.
The Philippines developed a monarchy that traded exclusively with Spain as part of their treaty.
What was the motivation behind Great Britain building railroad and telephone lines to India?
Great Britain needed to manage the export of resources from India to Great Britain.
Great Britain wanted to create a city modeled after London in the capital city of New Delhi.
Great Britain decided the indigenous Indians were uncivilized and needed advanced technology.
Great Britain wanted to establish a positive relationship with India by improving their infrastructure.
How did imperialism and capitalism transform indigenous ways of life in Africa and Asia?
Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people gained more power and wealth in the new systems.
Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people were able to create their own businesses and trade feely with Europe.
Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people gained access to new technology but were exploited by European countries.
Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people were forced to speak European languages for business which eliminated African languages.
Due to increased competition for resources, how did other European nations react to Belgium colonizing the Congo in Africa?
The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s access to raw materials as a threat, so several declared war on Belgium to get them out of Africa.
The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s actions as a way to get their own raw materials, so they also took over colonies in Africa.
The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s conquest as a way to gain more natural resources, so they began to trade more with Belgium to gain Africa’s raw materials.
The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s control as unfair, so many began to trade directly with African nations to strengthen them against Belgium.
Imperialism led to interdependence between European nations and the areas of the world they conquered. How did this interdependence impact daily life in the areas of Africa and Asia that were taken over?
Products made by hand in Africa and Asia were replaced with cheaper machine made products from Europe.
Large numbers of Europeans workers began to move to most areas in Africa and Asia replacing native workers.
Wealthy European investors built many factories in Africa and Asia creating many new jobs for native workers.
Rare raw materials from Europe allowed new products to be made in large quantities in Africa and Asia.
What was one of the main economic motivations for European countries to engage in imperialism during the 19th century?
To create alliances with other European nations.
To establish cultural exchanges with indigenous populations.
To acquire new markets and raw materials for their industries.
To spread democratic ideals across the world.
How did the introduction of European education systems impact the societies in colonized regions of Africa and Asia?
It led to the complete eradication of traditional educational practices.
It created a new class of educated elites who often worked in colonial administrations.
It resulted in the immediate improvement of local economies.
It caused widespread resistance and rejection of European education.
What role did technological advancements play in facilitating European imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
They enabled the rapid industrialization of African and Asian societies.
They led to the development of new forms of art and culture in Europe.
They provided the means to explore and map previously inaccessible regions.
They allowed European countries to communicate more effectively with each other.
Use the source to answer the question below:
“To exert his [Leopold II of Belgium’s] influence and not seem cruel, he created a philanthropy and a humanitarian group called International African Society, which was used as a vehicle to extract natural resources through use of forced labor, torture, mutilation, and executions by the king’s private army. “
According to the above quote, how did Belgium's desire for resources under King Leopold II impact the Congo (part of Central Africa)?
Belgium helped the people of the Congo by giving them access to the outside world.
Belgium built roads, and railroads to distribute medical vaccines and supplies to the Congolese.
Belgium used its armed forces to force the Congolese to gather their resources, and punished those who failed.
Belgium sold off large pieces of Congo to other nations, and in return the Belgians received the resources they desired.
Use the source below to answer the question below:
“British interests were of several kinds. At first the main purpose was to achieve complete control over all trade and natural resources in India. India also provided lucrative employment for a sizable portion of the British upper middle class, and the money they sent home made a sizable contribution to Britain's economy. Finally, control of India was a key element in the world power structure, in terms of geography, logistics and military manpower. The British were not against Indian economic development if it increased their markets, but refused to help in areas if it conflicted with British interests.
How did competition for resources affect the economic relationship between Britain and India?
Great Britain and India shared an equal trade relationship and both countries achieved economic success.
Indian workers were able to send large sums of money home to India because of the jobs they had in Britain.
Indian workers were able to build roads, railroads, and other infrastructure because of British investment.
Great Britain and India shared an unequal trade relationship because Great Britain solely controlled India trade.
Use the source to answer the question:
The period of imperialism has witnessed many wars... They have resulted in the taking of territory by force... The white rulers of the colonies live at the expense of the natives. Their chief work is to organize labor for their support. In the typical colony, the most fertile lands and the mineral resources are owned by white foreigners. These holdings are worked by natives under their direction. The foreigners take wealth out of the country. All the hard work is done by natives. - J.A. Hobson, 1902
According to the author, how did imperialism affect African societies?
Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals.
Foreigners took the citizens out of the country to work as slaves.
Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.
Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs.
How did European imperialism in the 19th century affect the political structures of colonized regions in Africa and Asia?
It had no significant impact on the political structures of colonized regions.
It allowed for the coexistence of European and indigenous political systems.
It resulted in the imposition of European political systems and the dismantling of traditional governance.
It led to the establishment of democratic governments in colonized regions.
What was a significant cultural impact of European imperialism on colonized societies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The complete preservation of indigenous cultures and traditions.
The introduction and spread of European languages and educational systems.
The eradication of all European cultural influences.
The development of a new, unified global culture.
