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As part of its modernization and industrialization of Japan, the Meiji government __________.
a) created a modern banking system
b) allowed the United States to build factories in Japan
c) restricted university enrollment to scientists and engineers
d) established a sphere of influence in China
Which of the following best explains why most industrialized nations in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were building empires?
a) They required more natural resources and new markets.
b) They desired a return to the empire-building of ancient times.
c) They needed colonies for their growing populations.
d) They wanted to make Christianity the world's religion.
Which of the following was a result of Japan's decision to industrialize and adopt Western technologies?
a) It returned to its isolationist past.
b) It invaded and conquered China.
c) It became an imperial power.
d) It declared war on the United States.
Why did Japan become an imperial power in the late nineteenth century?
a) It wanted to create an empire so it could be like Western imperial powers.
b) It needed colonies where it could sell its surplus goods.
c) It wanted to have more security, prestige, wealth, and power.
d) It required foreign workers in order to industrialize.
Japan's nationalism and rise as an imperial power can be traced back to __________.
a) the United States' decision to negotiate trade agreements with Japan
b) the civil war in which rebels defeated the Tokugawa shogun
c) the outcome of the Sino-Japanese War
d) its response to Western imperial interest in Japan
By 1910, Japanese imperialism had helped make __________ an important part of Japanese culture.
a) communalism
b) feudalism
c) nationalism
d) isolationism
What imperial nations had colonies in Africa in 1900?
a) Japan, India, and Italy
b) Turkey, Spain, and Portugal
c) Great Britain, France, and Germany
d) China, Greece, and Saudi Arabia
Great Britain's empire in the late 1800s included colonies in Africa and a sphere of influence in China. Which of the following statements is true?
a) Great Britain advised African rulers, but allowed Africans to govern themselves.
b) Great Britain directly controlled all aspects of the Chinese government.
c) Great Britain exerted significant influence in China under threat of military force.
d) Great Britain influenced only economic aspects of African kingdoms.
The Meiji government promoted as one key to successful modernization and industrialization ___________.
a) strict dress regulations
b) import quotas on manufactured goods
c) education for all Japanese children
d) communal farming of rice
The major cause of Britain's war against China in the mid-nineteenth century was __________.
a) China's refusal to sell rice to Great Britain
b) China's attacks on British ships and citizens
c) Britain's refusal to stop selling opium in China
d) Britain's attacks on Chinese ships and citizens
China and Japan had many differences in their approach to modernization and western imperialism, but they agreed that __________.
a) there was nothing that could be done to rid themselves of Western influence
b) only war against the British Empire could stop the advance of Western imperialism
c) Western domination was bad for their governments, economies, and citizens
d) the best way to defend themselves was to build enormous military forces
A major difference between Western influence in East Asia and Western colonization in Africa is that __________.
a) in East Asia many Japanese and Chinese people prospered under European rule
b) Europeans were careful to preserve the traditions of the African people they ruled
c) most Africans were glad to accept Europe's civilizing influences
d) millions of Africans died as a result of European policies and force
We have contributed remarkable achievements, inventions, and innovations to the world over thousands of years. We have no reason to imitate foreigners. Whose viewpoint in the late 1800s is most clearly expressed in this statement?
a) the Chinese government
b) the U.S. government
c) the Japanese government
d) the British government
Desire to appear powerful Strengthen national pride Provide security through military bases The list above describes the ___________ motivations for imperialism. Question
a) Political
b) Theoretical
c) Economic
d) Social
Industrialized nations were building empires in the late 19th and early 20th centuries because…
a) They wanted to prevent civil war in China
b) They needed new markets to produce goods and new markets to sell goods.
c) There was a need for colonies for their surplus populations
d) They wanted to increase globalization
Imperial nations controlled many areas of the world by 1900. Which nation controlled the most territory at the beginning of the century?
a) Germany
b) United States
c) Japan
d) Great Britain
Vision of some that white society must civilize societies perceived as uncivilized Religious motivations Humanitarian concerns The list above describes the ___________ motivations for imperialism.
a) Political
b) Economic
c) Practical
d) Social
The list below best describes the characteristics of what? Economics gains Spreading their religious beliefs to others in different countries Expanding their army and creating new bases Political Power
a) Isolationism
b) Imperialism
c) Containment
d) Mercantilism
Imperialist Nation: Our new territories will have the following advantages- protected by the imperial nation’s military and better education and healthcare. Colonized nations: The people of our country will no longer have the ability to govern thems
a) Imperialism does not have any consequences.
b) People in colonized nations supported being taken over by imperial countries.
c) Tariffs were often needed in colonized countries.
d) Imperial nations most often had a more positive view of their actions than the colonized people did.
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