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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the 19th century, European powers engaged in a land grab known as the "Scramble for _______."
Africa
Antarctica
Austrialia
North America
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to Social Darwinism
Weaker nations need the support of stronger ones
It is natural for weak nations to be conquered by stronger ones
There is no such thing as nations
Natural resources should be shared equally by all nations
- 3. Multiple ChoiceBritain using all of India's resources like cotton, tea, and rice to make money for themselves is an example of which type of imperialism?CulturalPoliticalEconomicNational
- 4. Multiple Choice
Britain forcing the people of India to go to British-style schools, speak English and convert to Christianity is which type if imperialism?
Cultural
Political
Economic
National
- 5. Multiple Choice
All of these were examples of American imperialism EXCEPT
Pan-Africanism
the Indian Removal Act of 1830
The annexation of Hawaii
the Spanish-American War
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Aborigines in Australia had the most in common with
American Indians
Dutch traders
British civil servants
African slave traders
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes "White Man's Burden"?Europeans should use African slaves as workers on cash-crop plantations.Europeans were created by god and other races evolved from "lower species."European nations become more powerful by gaining wealth and overseas colonies.Europeans have a responsibility to civilize the "inferior" people of the world.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Boxer Rebellion was a response to European influence in
South Africa
China
India
Korea
- 9. Multiple ChoiceOne of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source ofreligious conversion of Africansslaves for the American coloniesraw materials used in industrynew technology to gain from Africans
- 10. Multiple ChoiceImperialism was brought on as a result ofDemocratic RevolutionsWorld War IIndustrializationThe Renaissance
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?France and Britain agreed to combine African coloniesless fighting between African leaders and European powersAfrican leaders voiced their suggestionsEuropeans divided Africa into colonies
- 12. Multiple Choice
The British controlled all of these during the 19th century EXCEPT
Australia
South Africa
India
China
- 13. Multiple Choice
Arguments in favor of European imperialism included all of these EXCEPT
better education and Christianity for natives
new hospitals, roads, and bridges
greater freedom and independence for natives
colonies get more stability and security
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat section of Africa did King Leopold of Belgium take over?CongoEthiopiaKenyaNigeria
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the natural resource that King Leopold wanted in Congo?
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