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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?
For better climate and cleaner environment
To create a democratic government
To teach the local population about recycling
To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
They wanted Africa's natural resources
They wanted land to develop new types of ships
They wanted to create a perfect society
They wanted to learn new languages
- 3. Multiple Choice
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
Scramble for Africa
African Marathon
Great Competition
Monopoly
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
The rebellion took place in Japan.
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.
The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".ChinaIndiaManchuriaKorea
- 6. Multiple Choice
What resource did Britain want from India?
cotton
tea
wheat
coal
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________
North America only
South America only
Asia
North and South America
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAfrica was controlled mainly by all of the following, except:FranceBritainBelgiumRussia
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?
it's always sunny in Britain
it shows how large their empire was
it shows how dangerous they were
is a reference to the shiny money they had
- 11. Multiple ChoiceDuring US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason?sugaroilpineapplegold
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe Boxer Rebellion was an attempt to remove westerners from IndiaTrueFalse
- 13. Multiple Choice
The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.
True
False
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?GermanyFranceIndiaBritain
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho won the Sepoy Rebellion?FranceBritainIndiaJapan
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?Philippines, Puerto Rico, PanamaPhilippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, CubaPuerto Rico, Panama, Haiti
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who was the leader of the Philippine Insurrection (Bolo War) against the US?William TaftWilliam McKinleyEmilio AguinaldoValeriano Weyler - 18. Multiple ChoiceImperialism is __________.when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nationwhen a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrializewhen a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nationwhen weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
- 19. Multiple ChoiceJapan was tired of foreign involvement, so they closed themselves off for 200 years. This represents what vocabulary word?IsolationismEmpireExploitCivilized
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events led to Japan being opened up to foreign trade?
Admiral Matthew Perry landing in Tokyo with warships
The Boxer Rebellion
Queen Liliuokalani being overthrown
The Sepoy Mutiny
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