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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
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
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
Scramble for Africa
African Marathon
Great Competition
Monopoly
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.
What resource did Britain want from India?
cotton
tea
wheat
coal
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________
North America only
South America only
Asia
North and South America
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
The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.
True
False
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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