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- 1. Multiple Choice
Britain's overseas colonies provided it with
markets for its manufactured goods
manufactured goods
markets for its raw materials
investment capital
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the Boer War, the British fought
the French.
the Dutch.
the Ottoman Turks.
the Asante.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Scottish minister who, while searching for suitable missionary posts, traveled through much of central and southern Africa was
Richard Burton.
Henry Morton Stanley.
David Livingstone.
John Speke.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?
It made Westerners feel obligated to improve the human species.
It create a need for land.
It made the Europeans feel sorry for their "little brothers".
It created a need for raw materials and markets.
- 5. Multiple Choice
One advantage European countries had in their imperial expansion was
a lack of resistance on the part of the Asians and Africans.
powerful armies and navies.
weak economies.
poorly organized governments.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did Christian missionary groups go to Africa?
To study African culture
To win souls for Christianity
To gather slaves
To map out the course of rivers
- 7. Multiple Choice
At the Berlin Conference, European powers decided on rules for colonizing
Asia.
North America.
the Middle East.
Africa.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by
the location of ancient African tribal kingdoms
the patterns of European colonialism
the topographic features of the continent
traditional African language groups
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the 1800's, imperialism was another name for
empire building.
Communism.
a system of slavery.
None of these.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Congo was colonized and exploited by
Portugal
Britain
Belgium
the Netherlands
- 11. Multiple Choice
Until the late 1800s, Europeans were discouraged from conquering Africa by all of the following EXCEPT
powerful African armies
Social Darwinism
malaria
impassable rivers
- 12. Multiple Choice
Under the colonial policy of direct rule, local African leaders were
trained in European government and law.
given absolute power.
given limited authority under the supervision of colonial officials.
stripped of all authority.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Great Britain was able to dominate India for almost 200 years because
differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India
Indian villagers favored British rule
most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was
the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a Western-style political system
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
Africans wanted to trade with European nations.
Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography.
Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
Europeans wanted to learn about African cultures.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Imperialist nations in the 18th and 19th centuries generally attempted to acquire or control areas that had
literate populations
highly technological industries
stable centralized governments
undeveloped natural resources
- 16. Multiple Choice
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the
European belief in human rights for all people
industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials
requests of developing nations for modern machines and technology
desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa during the 19th century?
The political power and wealth of these areas are threats to our position in the world.
We should not become involved with people who are different from us.
There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.
These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops, such as cotton.
Much of the farmland was used for mining.
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.
Native farmers were drafted into colonial armies.
- 19. Multiple Choice
*French is spoken in Laos and Vietnam
*Spanish is spoken in the Philippines
*Dutch is spoken in Indonesia
* English is spoken in Malaysia and Singapore
The diversity of languages spoken in these Southeast Asian nations reflects the lasting legacy
socialism
traditionalism
European colonization
Asian nationalism
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following generalizations about British rule in India is most accurate?
Its primary aim was to force the Indian people to adopt Western customs and values
It denied the benefits of modernizing technology to the Indian people
It was democratic
It was based on racial discrimination
- 21. Multiple Choice
What nationality were the Boers?
Belgian
Dutch
British
French
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800's
New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.
The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers.
African unity was encouraged.
The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.
- 23. Multiple Choice
All of the following groups are closely tied to the history of South Africa EXCEPT for the
French
British
Dutch
Zulu
- 24. Multiple Choice
When the white man came to Africa he had the Bible and the black man had the land. Later the white man had the land and the black man had the Bible.
The author of this statement suggests that an important result of European in involvement in Africa was that the
Africans became good Christians
Africans exchanged their land for Bibles
Europeans lost their religious beliefs
Europeans exploited the Africans
- 25. Multiple Choice
The African nation successfully resisted European colonization was
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Morocco
Ghana
- 26. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was to
establish a system for phasing out the slave trade.
settle disputes among the nations of Africa.
put an end to the South African War.
decide how European colonial powers could take over Africa.
- 27. Multiple Choice
The term "sphere of influence" is generally associated with
imperialism
feudalism
absolutism
religious warfare
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a nation controlled by foreign private business interests as opposed to being controlled by another nation's government?
the colony form of imperialism
the protectorate form of imperialism
the form of imperialism known as economic imperialism
the sphere of influence form of imperialism
- 29. Multiple Choice
Nations that are formally independent but whose policies are guided by an outside power are called
protectorates
colonies
dependents
commonwealths
- 30. Multiple Choice
British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples
nonalignment
isolationism
imperialism
appeasement
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which response best explains why initial African resistance and response was so ineffective towards European colonial expansion?
Western Africa was weakened and in shambles from the transatlantic slave trade while the eastern African slave trade continued in Asia.
Tribalism prevented Africans from forming a united front against European colonization.
Africans were completely out–matched technologically when pitted against European colonization.
Many Africans supported colonization and the anticipated economic benefit.
- 32. Multiple Choice
What best describes why a protectorate would be supportive of European imperialism?
Protectorates were territories conquered by European powers, so defeated peoples had no choice but to agree with their new colonial powers.
Protectorates enjoyed the benefits brought by remaining independent of European influence, but did have exclusive trading contracts with specified European countries.
Protectorates invited European powers to their areas to assist with the political chaos in the protectorates' respective areas.
Protectorates left local governments in place and native officials in this local government often were personally rewarded for their cooperation.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Ideas about evolution and "survival of the fittest" applied to human societies during the Imperialist expansion were known as
the Scientific Revolution.
Social Darwinism.
the Cultural Revolution.
Enlightenment ideas.
- 34. Multiple Choice
The goal of indirect control, which was used in imperialism, was which of the following?
to create future leaders in colonized countries
to establish a government that limits self–rule but allows local officials to govern
the end of self–rule by a county
complete assimilation of government by a ruling country
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following most accurately describes the African people's overall initial reaction to the European's attempts to colonize them?
resistance
acceptance
excitement
complacence
- 36. Multiple Choice
The Sepoy Mutiny was an example of
India's rebellion against British imperialism
China's largest rebellion against the Qing Dynasty
China's rebellion against the Dowager Empress and foreign imperialism
Africa's rebellion against British political influence in its lucrative diamond mine areas
- 37. Multiple Choice
Explain the meaning behind the phrase, "the sun never sets on the British empire."
The British were rich in natural resources.
The British navy was one of the strongest in the world.
British royalty lived in absolute splendor.
The British Empire colonized most continents and time zones.
- 38. Multiple Choice
The internal factor that caused Africa to be more easily conquered by the Europeans is BEST described as
the high death toll due to malaria
imperialism
warring between the African groups
the Zulu Expansion
- 39. Multiple Choice
The PRIMARY reason Britain colonized India was
to spread British nationalism
for economic profit through trade
to acquire slaves
The British did not colonize India
- 40. Multiple Choice
The British wanted to capture Omdurman to
extract diamonds from the land.
take control of the Nile Valley.
give military support to the French.
gain access to the land's gold mines.
- 41. Multiple Choice
One reason the Mahdists lost against the British-led army was that they lacked
raw materials.
swords.
technical skills.
troops.
- 42. Multiple Choice
The policy in which a state takes political and economic control of areas beyond its borders is called
capitalism
imperialism
infrastructure
partition
- 43. Multiple Choice
What was one way industrialization encouraged imperialism?
European countries needed more space and land to build factories.
Investors were looking for more raw materials to use in their products.
Growing industries needed larger markets for their manufactured goods.
The British were interested in the weaponry developed in Asian countries.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST describes the relationship between imperialist powers?
Countries respected territories of other nations.
Countries worked together to divide raw materials.
Countries formed fierce rivalries with other nations.
Countries staked land far from colonies of other nations.
- 45. Multiple Choice
The British parliament took direct control over India after
the French attempted to take control of the area.
hostile Indian soldiers rebelled against the British.
Russia threatened its sphere of influence in South Asia.
British soldiers discovered diamond and gold in the land.
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST explains why European powers competed intensely for China?
They wanted to bring Christianity to the people there.
They wanted to build military bases there to fight Japan.
They wanted to market products to China's large population.
They wanted to have access to the fertile Yangtze river valley.
- 47. Multiple Choice
The Russo-Japanese War resulted in
Russia and Japan dividing the territory of Manchuria.
Korea becoming an independent nation and an imperial power.
Japan gaining control over Korea and hegemony over Manchuria.
Russia invading Japan and taking over its colonies and territories.
- 48. Multiple Choice
The Spanish-American War in 1898 resulted in the United States
extending the Monroe Doctrine through the Roosevelt Corollary.
gaining control of islands in the South Pacific and the Caribbean Sea.
dissolving its colonies in Asia and urging other countries to do the same.
preventing European powers from directly ruling Latin American countries.
- 49. Multiple Choice
The early settlers of Cape Colony were known as
Afrikaners
Huguenots
Mahdists
prospectors
- 50. Multiple Choice
One way colonizers improved their colonies’ infrastructure was by
encouraging colonies to industrialize.
establishing democracies in each colony.
introducing natives to Western education.
building railroads that transported goods.
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