Quiz 5--Chapter 16

The British avoided the use of technologies like the railroad and telegraph in India because they feared that rebels could turn their tools against them. True False

False

Prior to the mid-nineteenth century, how did the Mayan experience of colonial rule differ from that of other indigenous Mexican peoples? a.The Mayans escaped forced labor recruitment and social disruption because their territory lacked minerals or fertile land. b.The Mayans were less able to participate in trade than other Mexican natives because they lacked port cities. c.Conflict between the Spanish and the Portuguese meant that more Mayans were killed in war. d.A stronger missionary presence meant that more Mayans converted to Christianity.

a.The Mayans escaped forced labor recruitment and social disruption because their territory lacked minerals or fertile land.

What was a goal of the Mayans in the Yucatan peninsula when they revolted against the Mexican government in 1847? a.They wanted political equality with other Mexicans. b.They wanted to retain the right to own their land individually. c.They wanted political independence. d.They wanted complete cultural autonomy.

a.They wanted political equality with other Mexicans.

What event sparked the Great Rebellion of 1857? a.A rumor that the food provided by the British East India Company violated soldiers' religious beliefs b.A rumor that cow and pig fat had been used to grease the cartridges used in soldiers' rifles c.The British East India Company issuing IOUs to soldiers in lieu of their salaries d.British reprisals against peasants who refused to pay their taxes

b.A rumor that cow and pig fat had been used to grease the cartridges used in soldiers' rifles

How did nationalist thinkers define "the nation"? a.In terms of shared family relationships b.In terms of a common language, culture, and history c.In terms of shared economic interests d.In terms of adherence to the same religion

b.In terms of a common language, culture, and history

What change did the British East India Company make in its approach to ruling India during the 1840s? a.It encouraged the Mughal emperor to rule as an absolute monarch. b.It ceded its control of India to the British crown. c.It annexed more land and stripped native aristocrats of their privileges. d.It banned the practice of the Hindu religion in India.

c.It annexed more land and stripped native aristocrats of their privileges.

Which of the following was a common factor in the Shawnee, Maya, and Indian rebellions against colonial control? a.Nonviolent resistance against colonial power b.Reliance on Christian traditions taught by missionaries c.The use of prophecy and charismatic leadership d.A rejection of traditional cultural and political resources

c.The use of prophecy and charismatic leadership

What did Marx and Engels believe would be the outcome of the conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat? a.A victory by the bourgeoisie that would reduce the proletariat to slavery b.A victory by the proletariat that would lead to the return of an idealized form of feudalism c.A victory by the bourgeoisie that would result in the reinforcement of capitalism and private property, and things would stay as they were d.A victory by the proletariat that would result in the destruction of capitalism, the end of private property, and the eventual withering away of the state

d.A victory by the proletariat that would result in the destruction of capitalism, the end of private property, and the eventual withering away of the state

How did the British change their approach to ruling India after 1857? a.The British restored control of cotton manufacturing to India b.India came under the British crown's direct control. c.The British began to use railroads, roads, and telegraph lines to link the region together. d.The British stopped allowing Indians to serve in the British army

b.India came under the British crown's direct control.

Which of the following was required of Shawnee culture if they were to be able to cooperate with U.S. government officials? a.That they commit to communal life, similar to Fourier's phalanxes b.That men rather than women take over farming c.That men move to urban areas and take jobs for cash payments d.That they abandon their native language

b.That men rather than women take over farming

How did the outcome of the War of 1812 hasten the ethnic cleansing of Native Americans east of the Mississippi? a.Both the British and the French slaughtered large numbers of Native Americans in the conflict. b.The British withdrew their support from south of the Great Lakes, leaving the Shawnee at the mercy of land hungry American settlers. c.The Shawnee migrated to Canada, leaving the lands south of the Great Lakes free of Native American tribes. d.Other tribes west of the Mississippi who had sided with the Americans supported the removal of the eastern tribes.

b.The British withdrew their support from south of the Great Lakes, leaving the Shawnee at the mercy of land hungry American settlers.

Which of the following characterized the British counterinsurgency effort in India? a.As a gesture of goodwill, the British returned the land that they had previously annexed. b.The British expended a great deal of effort to preserve Indian lives and property to avoid alienating the population. c.The British bribed rebel leaders to stop the uprising. d.The British responded brutally; villages were destroyed and leaders were tied to cannons and executed.

d.The British responded brutally; villages were destroyed and leaders were tied to cannons and executed.

Viewed collectively, the actions of rebels and dissidents in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries reflected which of the following? a.The level of bureaucratic organization within their own societies b.Their embrace of Enlightenment ideals and European technology c.The support they received from outside sources such as foreign missionaries d.Their dislike of capitalism and colonialism

d.Their dislike of capitalism and colonialism

Why were women especially drawn to Fourier's proposed reforms? a.Women longed for a way to address the social problems of poverty, prostitution, and the exploitation of workers. b.Women longed for a way to return to an idealized country life. c.Women were captivated by Fourier's charismatic speaking style. d.Women were pleased to see the unpleasant jobs spread around to all groups instead of being consigned to women.

a.Women longed for a way to address the social problems of poverty, prostitution, and the exploitation of workers.