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Imperialism in Africa & American Imperialism Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th Century?
a)
Ancient boundaries
b)
Imposed by Europeans
c)
Geographically logical
d)
Established by indigenous populations
2.
The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africa should be
a)
Separated into ethnic groups
b)
Trained to function as leaders
c)
Watched over and taken care of
d)
Granted more rights and freedoms
3.
What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
a)
Rights for Indians increased under British rule
b)
The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers
c)
The British government took direct command of India
d)
Indians gained independence from Britain
4.
Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important?
a)
It allowed the Egyptians easy access to Europe
b)
It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia
c)
It protected Egypt against invasions from the east
d)
It protected Europe against invasions from the south
5.
Which of the following benefited the MOST from the Suez Canal?
a)
Britain
b)
Austria-Hungary
c)
Russia
d)
Ottoman Empire
6.
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
a)
it was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies
b)
it had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
c)
The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism
d)
The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain
7.
Which was not a reason for European imperialism in the 1800's?
a)
Nationalistic pride and competition
b)
Economic competition for new markets
c)
Belief in superiority of the European way of life
d)
Desire to increase the amount of soldiers for their armies
8.
Many of the political divisions shown on this map on this map were directly related to the
a)
Meiji Restoration
b)
Opium Wars
c)
Berlin conference
d)
Boer War
9.
Which region was most affected by decisions made at the Berlin Conference of 1884?
a)
Latin America
b)
South Asia
c)
East Asia
d)
Africa
10.
Early exploration of Africa by Europeans was hindered by the
a)
Lack of natural resources in Africa
b)
Alliances between African kingdoms
c)
Isolationist policies of European monarchs
d)
Many different physical features of Africa
11.
_______ managed to maintain the independence of Ethiopia by exploiting imperialistic rivalries between European nations and by building up a modern arsenal that helped his forces defeat an Italian army.
a)
Emilio Aguinaldo
b)
Menelik II
c)
Queen Liliuokalani
d)
Shaka
12.
Judging from the chart, which colony would be least prepared for independence?
a)
Angola
b)
Nigeria
c)
India
d)
Burma
13.
What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?
a)
Indirect control probably caused more loss of cultural identity
b)
Direct control probably caused more loss of cultural identity
c)
Management methods would have no effect on cultural identity
d)
Both management methods caused about the same loss of cultural identity
14.
Using this map, which of the following is a true statement?
a)
Britain only maintained colonies in North and South America
b)
The sun never sets on the British Empire
c)
All the land the light touches is ours
d)
It's a small world, after all
15.
Which European nation took control of the Congo?
a)
Britain
b)
Belgium
c)
Portugal
d)
France
16.

How did European borders drawn in Africa during the colonization period affect the continent?

a)

They accurately reflected the cultural and ethnic divisions of the African peoples.

b)

They led to economic prosperity and unity among African nations.

c)

They caused conflicts and wars due to disregard for ethnic and cultural boundaries.

d)

They had no significant impact on African societies.

17.

What role did technological advancements in Europe play in the colonization of Africa?

a)

They had little to no impact on colonization.

b)

They were crucial for navigation and mapping of the African continent.

c)

They enabled Europeans to establish superior educational systems in Africa.

d)

They provided military superiority that was crucial for the conquest and control of African territories.

18.

What was a common justification used by European powers for colonizing African territories?

a)

Promoting global peace

b)

The need for new technological advancements

c)

The "civilizing mission" to spread Christianity and Western values

d)

To establish democratic governments

19.

What was the primary reason for European colonization in Africa during the 19th century?

a)

To spread Christianity

b)

To establish educational systems

c)

To exploit natural resources and establish trade routes

d)

To study African cultures

20.

What was the "White Man's Burden" as it relates to imperialism?

a)

The belief that Europeans had a moral obligation to civilize primitive cultures

b)

The financial cost of maintaining colonies

c)

The responsibility of white men to resist imperialism

d)

The burden of developing new technologies for colonized lands

21.

What did England sell to China?

a)

Opium

b)

Tea

c)

Salt

d)

Cotton

22.

What role did technological advancements play in European imperialism?

a)

They hindered European powers from expanding their empires

b)

They were irrelevant to the process of colonization

c)

They enabled European powers to easily conquer and control vast territories

d)

They were primarily used to improve the lives of the colonized peoples

23.

At what conference did the Europeans divide up Africa for their colonization?

a)

Egypt Conference

b)

London Conference

c)

Belgium Conference

d)

Berlin Conference

24.

What was a primary motive for European colonization in Africa during the 19th century?

a)

To promote democracy

b)

To access natural resources and new markets

c)

To establish educational institutions

d)

To encourage cultural exchanges

25.

What territories and acquisitions did the U.S. gain after the Spanish American War?

a)

Hawaii, Maine, Guam, Panama

b)

Guam; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; The Philippines, and Puerto Rico

c)

Panama, Puerto Rico, The Philippines, and Hawaii

d)

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Puerto Rico, Panama

26.

A type of media that focuses on sensationalism, shock value, and emotional language and appeals as a way to manipulate readers to a determined point of view?

a)

Left-wing Media

b)

Social Media

c)

Yellow Journalism

d)

Right-wing Media

27.

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy that favored calm negotiation supported by a strong military is referred to as...

a)

Big Stick Diplomacy

b)

Naval Diplomacy

c)

Dollar Diplomacy

d)

Imperial Diplomacy

28.

What condition did the U.S. impose on Panama for helping it gain independence from Columbia?

a)

To become a U.S. territory and allow us to put naval bases there.

b)

To allow the U.S. to harvest timber and other resources with no direct compensation.

c)

To allow the U.S. to build, operate, and own the Panama Canal.

d)

To aid us in the invasion of Costa Rica.

29.

What is being built in this cartoon?

a)

The Suez Canal

b)

The American Canal

c)

The Colombian Cana

d)

The Panama Canal

30.

Imperialism was brought on as a result of

a)

Democratic Revolutions

b)

World War I

c)

Industrialization

d)

The Renaissance