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Ch 11 (The Age Of Imperialism) Set 2
Test Description: Ch 11 (The Age of Imperialism) set 2
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1) The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africans should be
A
trained to function as European-style leaders.
B
watched over and taken care of.
C
separated into traditional ethnic groups.
D
granted the same rights and freedoms as Europeans.
2) The main difference between European colonies and protectorates in Africa had to do with their
A
governments.
B
social organizations.
C
economies.
D
levels of technology.
3) The main reason for British colonization of Singapore was to obtain use of its
A
tin mines.
B
protected harbor.
C
suger plantations.
D
rubber trees.
4) The sepoys were
A
Indian soldiers of any religion.
B
Bengal Hindus.
C
Muslim Mughal princes.
D
Sikh civil servants.
5) The Suez Canal was built through the combined efforts of the
A
French and British.
B
French and Egyptians.
C
Egyptians and Persians.
D
Russians and British.
6) The term Raj is used to refer to the period of Indian history during which India was
A
ruled loosely by the British East India Company.
B
in the midst of a great civil war.
C
dominated by the British government.
D
independent of Europe and under Mughal rule.
7) What event BEST illustrates geopolitics - an interest in taking land for strategic purposes?
A
Boer War
B
Sepoy Mutiny
C
Crimean War
D
Maji Maji rebellion
8) What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
A
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.
B
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.
C
African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers.
D
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.
9) What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
A
The British government took direct command of India.
B
Rights for native Indians increased under British rule in teh Raj period.
C
Indians gained complete independence from Britain.
D
The British East India Company was allowed to have its own military.
10) What set the stage for Vietnamese resistance against the French?
A
The French importation of rubber trees destroyed most major rice fields.
B
Despite increased production, peasants had less rice to eat because the French exported most of it.
C
The French only hired Vietnamese Christians for high government positions.
D
The French levied heavy taxes on local industry.
11) What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
A
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies.
B
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops, such as jute and tea.
C
Most of the land suitable for agriculture was used for mining.
D
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.
12) What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
A
to give African leaders a chance to be heard by colonial interests
B
to ensure that Africa borders would be based on culture and language
C
to prevent fighting of European nations over the division of Africa
D
to establish German dominance in east Africa.
13) What was the main reason for the Crimean War?
A
Russia wanted land on the Black Sea to gain access to the Mediterranean Sea.
B
The British insisted on using cartridges containing animal fats in its new Enfield rifle.
C
Russia was upset that the Ottomans violated international laws.
D
Russia wanted oil and other raw materials found in Ottoman lands.
14) Which nation adopted and then largely abandoned the policy of assimilation in Africa?
A
Borg
B
Ethiopia
C
Great Britain
D
France
15) Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century?
A
unnaturally imposed from outside
B
ancient and outdated
C
geographically and culturally logical
D
traditionally established
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