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Imperialism Starr

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who does the man in the hat represent?

a)

A famous explorer

b)

A businessman

c)

England

d)

A politician

2.

What places is he grabbing?

a)

Only European countries

b)

Various countries including Egypt, India, and Canada

c)

Only African countries

d)

Only Asian countries

3.

What do you think this cartoon means?

a)

It shows England's global influence and control

b)

It represents a peaceful alliance

c)

It depicts a trade agreement

d)

It illustrates a cultural exchange

4.

What is the definition of imperialism?

a)

The conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources and markets.

b)

The peaceful coexistence of different nations.

c)

The establishment of trade agreements between countries.

d)

The development of cultural exchanges between nations.

5.

What is one of the goals mentioned in "The White Man's Burden"?

a)

Spread Christianity

b)

Promote industrialization

c)

Encourage democracy

d)

Develop technology

6.

Which of the following is a concept associated with "The White Man's Burden"?

a)

Civilize & educate

b)

Promote peace

c)

Encourage trade

d)

Develop infrastructure

7.

What is one of the actions mentioned in "The White Man's Burden"?

a)

End the slave trade

b)

Promote agriculture

c)

Encourage exploration

d)

Develop art

8.

Which country was known as the most imperialist country of all?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Germany

9.

What phrase was used to describe the vastness of the British Empire?

a)

The empire on which the moon shines

b)

The empire of endless night

c)

The sun never sets on the British Empire

d)

The empire of eternal dawn

10.

Why was it said that the sun never set on the British Empire?

a)

It was always daytime in at least one part of Britain's possessions.

b)

The Empire was located near the equator.

c)

The Empire had a large number of sunny days.

d)

The Empire was known for its solar energy.

11.

Which country was home to the large and powerful Dutch East India Company?

a)

Spain

b)

Portugal

c)

The Netherlands

d)

France

12.

What was the Dutch East India Company known for being the first of?

a)

First global bank

b)

First multinational corporation

c)

First international airline

d)

First worldwide shipping line

13.

What region did the Dutch East India Company control trade in?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

America

14.

Who ruled Japan and kept it isolated for centuries?

a)

Emperors

b)

Shoguns

c)

Samurai

d)

Daimyo

15.

What was the main reason for Japan's isolation?

a)

To expand their empire

b)

To keep foreign influences out

c)

To develop new technologies

d)

To increase trade

16.

Who brought a fleet to Tokyo, prompting a change in Japan's international relations?

a)

Admiral Horatio Nelson

b)

Admiral Chester Nimitz

c)

US Admiral Matthew Perry

d)

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

17.

What was Japan's policy before the arrival of US Admiral Matthew Perry?

a)

Open trade with all countries

b)

Isolation from the rest of the world

c)

Alliance with European nations

d)

Expansion into neighboring territories

18.

Who brought a fleet to Tokyo, forcing Japan to open up?

a)

Admiral Horatio Nelson

b)

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

c)

Admiral Matthew Perry

d)

Admiral Chester Nimitz

19.

What was the result of Admiral Perry's arrival in Japan?

a)

Japan declared war on the US

b)

Japan remained isolated

c)

Japan opened up to trade

d)

Japan formed an alliance with China

20.
A stronger nation taking over a weaker nation is known as?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
c)
Imperialism
d)
Feudalism