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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the ultimate effect of the young Turks on the ottoman empire?the colonization of the entire ottoman empire by stronger european countriesthe increasing prominence of islam in everyday lifea secular nationality and the creation of the turkish republicthe strengthening of older islamic principles in the government
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is accurate concerning the outcome of the Ottoman debts to the British?their inability to pay off debts forced them to rely entirely on slaverytheir economy collapsed entirely and the country was also colonized by europeansthey were able to pay off debt effctively and were not effectedtheir inability to pay debts caused foreign control of their revenue
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Meiji Restoration in Japan was a response to...nationalism and imperialistic threatsisolationismconverting to Christianitysocialism and the cottage industry
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho forced Japan to open its doors to trade?Otto von BismarckCount CavourNapoleon BonaparteMatthew Perry
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the nineteenth century, the Ottoman empire, Russian empire, Qing dynasty, and Tokugawa Japan were "societies at crossroads" because theywere all dealing with the challenges of rapid industrialization.discovered through wars and confrontations that they were militarily much weaker than the western powers.were all forced to grant equal rights and political freedom to their peoplewere all competing for the same colonies and resources.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe British insisted on their right to trade opium with China becausethey were unaware of the social and health risks of opium addiction.it was the only trade good that they could sell in China at a profit.they planned to weaken the Chinese people with opium and then take over the Chinese economy.they argued that opium was only a fraction of the volume of trade delivered to China.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn China, a "sphere of influence" was acity designated for trade between Chinese and European merchantsChristian mission where Chinese converts could live free of state persecution.district in which a foreign power had exclusive trade, transportation, and mineral rights.tributary state beyond the borders of the empire that paid taxes to the Qing dynasty in exchange for protection.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe success of the Meiji restoration depended on destroying the power ofthe daimyo and samurai classes.the emperor and his court.the Japanese military.independent merchants.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho fought in the Opium WarsBritain and JapanBritain and RussiaBritain and ChinaBritain and USA
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat led to the Sepoy's rising up against the British?imbalance of societygun cartridges greased with beef and pork fata social hiearchy where nobles reignthe clergy controlling all aspects of society
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA major political party in India; founded in 1885 to press for greater rights for Indians under British rule. It later became one of the main forces calling for Indian independence.Indian National CongressMuslim LeagueBoxer RebellionIndian Nationalism
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTrade treaties that China signed under pressure of invasion; gave Western powers trade benefits.Treaty of IndiaUnequal treatiesChinese Exclusion ActExtraterritoriality
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe right of citizens to be tried in the courts of their native country rather than in the courts of the country that they are living in.Fair Trial ActExtraterritorialityDeportationExtradite
- 14. Multiple Choice(1884-1885) A meeting at which representatives from European Nations agreed upon rules for the European organization of AfricaEuropean ConferenceBerlin ConferenceAfrican LeagueLeague of Nations
- 15. Multiple Choice1894 war fought between China and Japan for influence over Korea; Japan's victory symbolized its successful modernization.Meiji Restoration1911 RevolutionBoxer RebellionSino-Japanese War
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAn application of Darwin's scientific theories of natural selection and the survival of the fittest to the struggle between nations and races; used in the late 1800s to justify imperialism and racism.CommunismSocial DawinismSocialismSocial Theory
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWealthy businessman; Englishman; outspoken advocate of Social DarwinismCecil RhodesRudyard KiplingMenelik IIShaka
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat country took over Vietnam in 1857 to stop any British moves there?FranceVietnamChinaGermany
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of imperial rule involved keeping the existing ruler in power, but with Western advisers dictating the ruler's decisions?NationalismIndirect ruleDirect ruleSocial Darwinism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat key term means "The rapid conquest of Africa by European powers in the late 19th century"?Scramble for AfricaAfrican SafariSepoy MutinyZionism
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.superior to other culturesmisunderstood by Americansthe oldest culture in the worlda replica of Ancient Greek culture
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Maxim gun?ShotgunPistolMachine GunSniper Rifle
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe King of Belgium who claimed territory in Central Africa for himself and created a personal fortune by exploiting the Congo's natural resources.ShakaNguyenLeopold IIMenelik II
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why was India known as the "Jewel of the Crown" of the British Empire?India supplied most of the soldiers of the British armyIndia supplied raw materials and a large marketIndia provided gemstones and precious metalsIndia was the first colony to become a democracy - 25. Multiple ChoiceHow the loss of the Opium War impact China?It allowed foreign countries to imperialize ChinaIt caused Chinese peasants to rebel against their govt.China modernized and became an imperialist powerChina returned to isolationism from trade with the West
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best interpretation of this political cartoon?China successfully resisted imperialismChine modernized and became imperialistChina was divided into spheres of influence by imperialist powersChina isolated itself from trade with other nations
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion of India and the Boxer Rebellion of China?Both were led by rich, upper class citizensBoth were led by the governmentBoth resisted foreign influence over their nationBoth welcomed foreign control by the West
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat does "The sun never sets on the British Empire" mean?Great Britain is near the equatorGreat Britain continues to fight after darkGreat Britain has colonies all over the worldGreat Britain never set out to conquer new colonies
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the only African nation to successfully defend itself from imperialism?AlgeriaEgyptEthiopiaLibya
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a Duma?Parliament in RussiaA tumor in the brainBranch of Secret PoliceLabor Camp
- 31. 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
- 32. 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.
- 33. Multiple Choice
The British pushed out this Indian, Islamic empire to gain resources for their textile factories.
Safavid
Ottoman
Japanese
Mughal
- 34. Multiple Choice
Before the Opium War, the British were trading their silver for what Chinese goods?
Silk, tea, and porcelain
Porcelain, cotton, gold
Diamonds, silk, opium
Silk, tea, and gunpowder
- 35. Multiple Choice
The Meiji Restoration included all of the following EXCEPT:
ending feudalism
modernization of the military
absolute rule
the military defeat of the USA
- 36. Multiple Choice
All of the following were technological developments that aided imperialism EXCEPT:
steel
canals
telegraph
aircraft
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe Tanzimat Reform Era in the Ottoman Empire pushed all of of the following except:Freedom of SpeechFreedom of ReligionFree public educationWomen's equality in divorce
- 38. Multiple ChoiceOne of the key reforms of the Meiji in Japan centered on getting rid of what class(es)?The emperorThe samurai and daimyoThe noblesJapanese peasants
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe group that opposed most internal Ottoman reforms was theUniversity-educated studentsChristiansMerchantsRuling religious, political, and social elites
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe People's Will assassinated which Russian Tzar for his unwillingness to reform?Nicholas IIIvan IVIvan IIAlexander II
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main reason for the territory losses seen on the map?Chinese encroachmentU.S. imperialismTechnological stagnation, especially militaryNone of the above
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich group was exiled by Abdul Hamid II because of their liberal demands?Young OttomansTanzimatYoung TurksJanissaries
- 43. Multiple Choice
What happened on the 9th February 1905?
Bloody Sunday
Potemkin Mutiny
Uprising in Odessa
Social Democrat split
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