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1) One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to
A
gain a better understanding of unknown territories
B
obtain markets for their manufactured goods
C
develop treatments for diseases
D
ease tensions with their rivals
2) Which area of the world was most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference?
A
South America
B
India
C
China
D
Africa
3) Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?
A
Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.
B
Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries.
C
Timbuktu became the center of great learning.
D
Land was distributed equally between social classes.
4) The Sepoy Rebellion was to India as the Boxer Rebellion was to
A
Italy
B
Japan
C
China
D
Russia
5) The theory of Social Darwinism was sometimes used to justify
A
the independence movement in India
B
the establishment of communist governments in Asia
C
European imperialism in the late 19th century
D
Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century
6) The 19th century term “white mans burden” reflects the idea that
A
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
B
Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples
C
imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
D
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
7) During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to
A
impress the colonists with their technological knowledge
B
obtain raw materials needed for industrialization
C
provide jobs for the colonists
D
help missionaries spread Christianity
8) A major result of the Opium War in China was
A
the expulsion of Europeans from China
B
an increase in the power of the Emperor
C
the expansion of chinese influence to India and the Middle East
D
the establishment of spheres of influence in China by Europeans
9) In the 1880s, a major cause of European imperialism was the
A
desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets
B
emergence of Marxism as an economic system
C
desire to establish democratic governments throughout the world
D
religious conflict between European nations
10) During the age of 19th century imperialism, the economies of colonies were often changed from subsistence economies to economies based on
A
heavy industry
B
agricultural communes
C
exporting raw materials
D
commercial banking
11) The location of seaports and the abundance of natural resources such as hardwoods, rubber, and spices were factors that led to
A
European imperialism in Southeast Asia
B
the invasion of Korea and Manchuria by Japan
C
the use of trans-Saharan trade routes by early African empires
D
Russian expansion into Siberia
12) Which best explains why many of the leading industrial nations began a policy of imperialistic expansion during the second half of the 19th century?
A
Most colonies from earlier periods of exploration had gained their independence.
B
There was a desire to gain control of locations of strategic importance in preparation for World War I.
C
There was a desire to obtain markets for trade and supplies of raw materials.
D
Colonies would provide dependable sources of new capital for continued industrialization.
13) Which was a major result of European imperialism in sub-Saharan Africa during the late 19th and early 20th century?
A
decline of traditional African cultures
B
adoption of Islam as the dominant African religion
C
strengthening of tribal organization
D
beginning of slavery
14) European imperialism promoted the development of nationalism in Asian and African countries by
A
discouraging patriotic feelings toward the mother country
B
unintentionally uniting people to oppose foreign domination
C
promoting free trade associations among the colonies
D
establishing Christianity as the common religion
15) The major factor that enabled Western Europe to dominate large parts of Asia and Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries was the
A
refusal of Asians and Africans to fight against European imperialism
B
acceptance of Christianity by many Asians and Africans
C
desire of Asians for European raw materials
D
technological and military superiority of European nations
16) The government of Great Britain built railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to
A
strengthen its political and economic control in India
B
prepare India for independence
C
help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
D
secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders
17) Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s?
A
African unity was encouraged.
B
The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers.
C
The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.
D
New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.
18) Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
A
Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
B
Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography.
C
Europeans wanted to learn about African culture.
D
Africans wanted to trade with European nations.
19) Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?
A
Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values.
B
Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other’s cultures.
C
Africans became economically dependent on European nations.
D
Most African nations developed self-sufficient economies.
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