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WorksheetsUnit 12 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which selection best illustrates that European imperialism would not have been possible without new technological advances?
The theory of “Social Darwinism” argued that
certain cultures would flourish and rule over the “less fit”
only countries that built empires could survive in the long run
imperialism was against the theory of natural selection
emphasized the power of human reason
Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?
The British turned their attention away from India to focus on France
India came to be ruled directly by the British government
The Sepoys successfully pushed the British out of Bengal
India created a self-governing state with the larger British province
Which of the following best explains what is depicted in the cartoon above?
The regulation of the division of Chinese colonies.
The industrialized states are plotting to overthrow the Qing government
The industrialized states are establishing a treaty after the Opium Wars
The division of China into spheres of economic influence
Which of the following was a cause for the event in the cartoon above?
Rapid urbanization required slave labor to continue crop production
Europeans wanted to liberate the mistreated natives of Africa
New types of goods were being created in Africa
Mass production factories required more raw materials
The Berlin Conference in 1884 was significant because
It established rules for the European division of Africa
The Suez and Panama Canals assisted imperialism by
Creating faster shipping lanes, lowering shipping costs
Explain one motivation (reason) for European imperialism and one impact (effect) of European imperialism.
How did European countries justify their control of Africa, and what was one major effect of their actions?
Explain one reason why Europeans thought they had the right to take over parts of Africa and describe one way this affected African people or land.
Explain one reason why European countries wanted influence in China and describe one impact European imperialism had on China.
