Unit 9 Test - New Imperialism (includes all Shane quiz questions)
When did imperialism happen?
1815-1914
"My ambition, is no less than to convert the British people through nonviolence and thus make them see the wrong they have done to India." - Mahatma Gandhi 18. What does the above quote say about the mindset of the Indian independence movement? a. Peaceful protests, wanted to prove their point through words rather than violence b. India wanted Britain to totally surrender to them c. India wanted to take over Britain through a nonviolent take-over d. Both B and C
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1. Looking at this map of the Mughal Empire overtime, what may have led to the decline of the Empire? a. The empire reached its maximum size and was too large to be controlled b. Invaders from the north were easily able to capture empires along the coast c. The Mughal Empire had many different ethnic groups d. There weren't enough natural resources for the large population to survive
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11. What had the biggest impact on independence in Southeast Asian colonies? a. Nationalism b. Slave Labor c. Imperialism d. Colonialism
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11. What is a good title for this map? a. Spheres of influence in China b. Chinese provinces c. Favorite colors in Chinese provinces d. Regions of total control in China
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12. In 1851, the Gold Rush happened in ________ a. Eastern Australia b. Northern Australia c. Western Australia d. Southern Australia
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12. What year did Egypt gain its independence from Britain? a. 1952 b. 1831 c. They never gained their independence d. 1999
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12. Why did the Reformists return after Ci Xi's return as emperor? a. She had traditional Confucian thoughts b. She was mean and scary c. They didn't like her d. She wanted to join forces with the foreigners
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13. How did the not British politically shape Indian Government today? a. Creating the multiparty system b. Established Parliament c. Established the Indian Administrative Service d. United the Judicial System
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13. What was the most significant negative cultural impact of imperialism on Southeast Asia? a. Plantation system, which had a long- term effect on the social hierarchy in Southeast Asia b. Spice trade c. Slave Labor d. Increased taxes
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14. How did Indian nationalism socially impact the Indian independence movement? a. Indians united against the British b. Indians all began speaking the same language c. Government was split between Muslims and Hindus d. All Indians rejected Western values and ideas
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14. Who were the Young Turks? a. Liberal reformist group in the Ottoman Empire b. Young school boys from Persia who fought against Westernization c. Armenian children who were killed in the Armenian Genocide d. College students in the Ottoman Empire who were forced to work in mines under imperial rule
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15. Why were the "Righteous Harmonious Fists" were called the Boxers? a. The colonials saw them practicing their martial arts and called them "Boxers" b. The colonials, in order to insult them, called them a breed of dogs c. The colonials thought they were fat so called they called them boxes/"Boxers" d. They were low class workers who worked in a packaging facility
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17. What was the initial goal of the Ottoman Public Debt Administration, and what was its actual effect? a. Goal: Ottomans pay off debt to Europeans Actual effect: European dominance and exploitation of Ottoman economy b. Goal: Europeans aid Ottomans in economic reform Actual effect: Collapse of Ottoman economy c. Goal: Internal Ottoman reform Actual effect: Ottomans become powerful nation in European affairs d. Goal: Dissolution of the Ottoman economy and transfer of power to Europeans Actual effect: Ottoman revolution against European involvement
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18. 190,000 natives were killed by settlers and _______ a. Disease b. Alcoholism c. Struggle d. All of the Above
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18. What was the most important direct impact of the introduction of western education in Southeast Asia? a. Inspired nationalism b. Increased taxes and worsened conditions c. More people able to work d. None of the above
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2. Mahatma Gandhi said, "Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization." What can be concluded about diversity's impact on Indian imperialism? a. India's great diversity resulted in very individualized and seperate regions, allowing Britain to invade easily b. India had many different places of worship so Britain declared their superiority by burning all the different temples c. India lacked diversity so they easily united and defended their territory d. None of the above
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2. What are the 3 motivations for imperialism? a. Gold, god, and glory b. Land, resources, riches c. Gold, greatness, resources d. None of the above
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20. Why do you think Laos saw less resistance to French colonization? a. The population was too densely spread apart to unite against the French b. They enjoyed being a French colony c. Laos wasn't colonized d. The people of Laos didn't have any weapons
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21. Which of the following descriptions BEST describes the trade between China and Britain PRE Opium War: a. China had more power due to their vast and desirable resources that were in high demand in Britain b. Britain had more power due to their strong military resources that were able to overpower the Chinese c. China and Britain shared an equal amount of power d. None of the above
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21. Who claimed Australia and New Zealand for Britain? a. Captain James Cook b. Jared Diamond c. Explorer John Locke d. Lieutenant Robinson Crusoe
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22. What were the ethnic groups in India like at the time? a. Disunified and culturally separated b. Unified together c. Just developed the ideas of Nationalism d. Single ethnic group
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23. Why did most major Southeast Asian settlements settle on the Red River? a. It made trade very easy b. It helped crops grow c. People just happened to settle around it d. People needed a freshwater supply
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24. What did the British call the indigenous people of Australia? a. Aborigines b. Kooris c. Māori d. Kiwis
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24. Why did the Sikhs and Hindus rebel against Mughal rule? a. Lack of cultural unification b. Unnecessary war debt c. Mughal empire lack of interest in trade d. Increased taxes on non-Muslims/poor leadership
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25. How did the Armenians feel during the Genocide? a. Angry b. Annoyed c. Desperate d. Excited
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25. The treaties between China and various European countries were called the______ a. The Tientsin Treaties b. The Treaties of Paris c. The Treaties of Versailles d. The Hong Kong Treaties
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26. Which country colonized Burma and Malaya? a. Britain b. Netherlands c. France d. Portugal
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27. Why did Britain respond to Australian demands for self-rule? a. They were worried about interference from other European powers b. They believed it would keep peace between them c. They wanted to gain power from the support of the Australians d. The Australians bribed the British government
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27. Why did the British colonize Burma and Malaya? a. They had resources unavailable in b. They were unoccupied c. They were expanding East from India d. The Burmese were similar to Indians
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27. Why would the French want to colonize Egypt? a. Trade Potential b. Land mass c. Agriculture d. Religious motives
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28. What was the Swadeshi Movement? a. A non-violent movement in which Indians refused to buy any British goods b. A violent raid of all British stores in India c. A non-violent march to the sea for salt to protest the salt tax d. A British movement to quell the Indian rebellion
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29. After China's weaknesses were exposed, powerful countries started claiming parts of China. Why did the USA not participate? a. They feared that the European merchants would shut them out b. They supported China and didn't approve of the Europeans taking advantage of them c. They thought that China had few resources to offer d. None of the above
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3. What was a major cause of Great Britain invading Persia? a. GB wanted to protect their claims on Persia and India b. GB needed more resources for the Industrial Revolution c. GB wanted to prevent Germany from gaining land d. GB needed warm water ports
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31. How many different dialects were spoken among the Australian Aborigines? a. 250 b. 369 c. 563 d. 870
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31. Why did the Christians see Islam as a threat? a. Muslim efforts to turn the country into an Islamic state b. Fear of radicals c. Military Presence d. Religious clashes
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32. What was the motivation for the colonization of Australia? a. Britain needed more land b. More raw materials c. Trade for exotic plants and animals d. Britain wanted to control all trade around the Indian Ocean
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32. Who led the British East India Company a. Josiah Child b. David Attenborough c. Mongkut d. Konbaung
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32. Who was Muhammad Ali during the Imperialism era? a. Governor of Egypt b. Olympic Boxer c. Supreme Leader of Iran d. Ottoman Emperor
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33. What form of Imperial Rule were Australia and New Zealand put under? a. A Colony b. A Protectorate c. A Sphere of Influence d. Economic Imperialism
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34. Why was India separated from Pakistan? a. Because growing tensions between Muslims and Hindus called for a safe place for Muslims b. Because Pakistan was a geographically different place c. Because they wanted a different country for every single religion of India d. Because there was another rebellion against the Indian government
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37. Who had the most influence to China? (HINT: Think modern day effects) a. Britain b. Russia c. France d. Japan
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37. Why did the Dutch East India Company first arrive in Java and Moluccas? a. They had a large supply of natural resources b. They were the easiest to get to c. Slave labor was easier than everywhere else d. They didn't have the navigation technology to go anywhere else
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39. Before the British Government took control of India, what form of imperialism were the Indian Colonies? a. Economic Imperialism b. Sphere of Influence c. Protectorate d. Colony
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4. What did the Treaty of Waitangi establish? a. New Zealand was officially a British colony b. British settlers could not take any Maori land c. All Maori must convert to Christianity d. Maori must work for the British settlers
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4. Why was the Self-Strengthening Movement unsuccessful? a. The movement was not supported by the Qing government b. The Chinese still didn't want to westernize c. The Europeans stopped the movement d. Anyone who supported the movement was executed
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40. How did Siam remain independent? a. Mongkut bargained with the Europeans b. They were not discovered c. Chulalongkorn modernized Siam d. They had a superior military
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40. The political cartoon below reveals what about Chinese Imperialism? a. Foreigners wanted to gain as much territory as possible to gain control and spread their influence b. Only wealthy elites were allowed in the decision of dividing China c. Foreigners were eager to exploit the people and resources of China for the benefit of trade d. The Chinese resisted imperialism
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41. Why was the Mughal Empire collapsing in the mid-1700s? a. There was a shortage of powerful rulers b. Foreign powers kept killing their military c. They spent money too often on failed ventures d. There were too many strong rulers that fought for power
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42. How did Confucianism contribute to the division of opinions on whether China should westernize or not in the 18th and 19th centuries? a. Confucianism called for the preservation of ancient traditions b. Confucianism isn't as cool in the modernized world c. C. It didn't d. D. Vegan dieting is superior to Confucianism
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42. What was one of the main motives for colonizing Australia? a. Solution to overcrowded jails in Britain b. Precious metals such as gold and diamond c. To obtain slaves for labor d. To build a new Opera House
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42. Why did Russia think that the geographic location of the Ottoman Empire was important? a. Russia wanted to get the access to the Mediterranean Sea by taking territories from the Ottoman Empire b. Russia wanted to get access to the Baltic Sea by getting lands from the Ottoman Empire c. Russia wanted to control the trade with Southern Europe by taking territories from the Ottoman Empire d. All of the above
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45. How does this image relate to the initial take over of India by the company? a. The company used its private army to forcefully take over b. The British employed police to enforce British law before invading c. The British government sent troops to help the company d. This photo is not an accurate representation of the interaction between Indians and the company
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45. The two pictures above show China before (left) and after (right) imperialism. Why were there more cities along the coast of China after imperialism? a. The spheres of influences called for the production of more ports. As a result, more cities began to grow around the ports. b. Fish trade during colonization skyrocketed, resulting in an increase in ports c. With increased trade, China chose to spend its money on building more cities d. All of the above
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46. Who led the Taiping Rebellion? a. Hong Xiuquan b. Pu Yi c. Qin Shi Huang d. Qui-Gon Jinn
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47. How many deaths were caused from the Taiping Rebellion a. 20 million b. 30 million c. 20 thousand d. 20
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47. What does this map show about how the collapsing Mughal Empire affected the coastal areas of India? a. The coastal regions of India were weakened by the weak leadership of the Mughals b. The central parts of India were stronger than the coasts ever were c. The Mughal empire did not wish to lead such a large empire, so they stopped ruling the coasts d. The coastal regions were more open to strong foreign economies due to a weak domestic economy
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47. What were the effects of the New Zealand Wars on the natives? a. Land loss, population decline, devastation of economy b. Return of stolen lands, population increase, boosted economy c. Loss of rights, political hostility, divide between natives and settlers d. Social acceptance, loss of political power, New Zealand independence
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47. Why did many colonial leaders shut down schools in Southeast Asia? a. The government was worried about the repercussions of an educated class b. Many teachers taught material considered controversial c. Schools were biased towards their cultural heritage, denouncing colonization d. Schools were not at a quality suitable to western standards and needed reforms
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48. What were the four points Britain maintained after Egypts independence in 1922? a. i. The security of communications ii. Defence iii. The protection of foreign interests. iv. The Sudan. b. i. Security of trade ii. Security of travel iii. Security of defence iv. Kenya c. i. Defence ii. Protection from foreign powers. iii. Training and maintaining the Egyptian Navy. iv. Mediterranean ports. d. i. Internal Administration ii. British monarch as head of state iii. Suez canal zone iv. Sinai
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49. The image above shows what action? a. Imperialism b. War c. Industrialization d. Commercialism
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50. After British Parliament took control, what was India solely used for? a. British economic gain b. British military bases c. An easier route to trade with the spice islands d. A source of slaves
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50. How was New Zealand independence won? a. Through many small steps b. New Zealand governors revolt against the British c. Lower-class uprising d. War between the British and New Zealand for independence
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51. What was the primary motive for colonization? a. Economy b. Political c. Social d. Land
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51. Why would Britain not want to directly invade Egypt? a. To ensure that the Soviets did not get involved in the defense of Egypt and lead to a world war. b. Because it would dishonor the nation and put Britain on bad terms with America their main ally. c. Because Britain still had informal control of Egypt and a direct invasion would lead to international outcry. d. To ensure that Britain could maintain good relations with their former colonies.
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52. Vietnamese debate over the institution of Confucianism led to which of the following: a. Tay Son Rebellion b. The August Revolution c. Cần Vương Movement d. Trần Cao Rebellion
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52. What is a problem that has affected Egypt since the Ottoman Empire? a. Nationalism b. Suez canal leading to conflicts. c. Inconsistency in the flow of the Nile. d. Multiple dictatorships
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52. What was the main difference between Australian and New Zealand government? a. Australia is a federal parliament, New Zealand has only one parliament b. Australia has four branches of government c. New Zealand is a full democracy d. Australia has a written constitution
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52. Why did famines and food shortages occur in the late 1800s in India? a. After a population growth, pressure from the British for farmers to grow cash crops led to an extreme shortage of food within India. b. There were droughts c. The Sepoy rebellion destroyed farmland d. The British kept torching farmland
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53. How did Britain gain so much wealth from China? a. They were selling large amounts of opium for lots of money b. They were stealing money from small shops c. They would make unfair trades with China d. They would trade fake opium which was a lot cheaper
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54. What caused Southeast Asian leaders to push for reform? a. Intermittent wars and growing instability led leaders to look to strengthen, centralize, and reform their nations through traditional and new policies b. Southeast Asian rulers saw Christianity as a major threat and tried to pass laws to outlaw missionaries c. Industrialization had led to the premature loss of live among a growing working class d. None of the above
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55. How does 'terra nullis' translate to English? a. "No man's land" b. "Wasteland" c. "Null lands" d. "Australia"
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55. What document was created to persuade Persia into giving concessions? a. Anglo-Russian Entente b. Tehran Declaration c. Treaty of Turkmenchay d. Treaty of Adrianople
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56. Britain was experiencing a __________ whereas China was experiencing a ___________ before Britain starting to sell opium. a. Trade deficit, trade surplus b. Flourishing economy, poor economy c. Stagnant economy, economic decline d. Trade surplus, trade deficit
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57. What do each of these animals represent? What are the larger animals doing? a. The animals represent Persia, Russia, and Britain, and the larger ones are keeping "Persia" under close guard b. The animals represent France, Britain, and Persia, and the bear (Russia) is trying to take all of "Persia" for itself c. The animals represent the world and the unequal distribution of power within it, and the European powers are exploiting others with said influence d. The Animals represent the differences in influence each county has, and the larger and more influential countries are crushing Persia with their power
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58. French Indo-China was comprised of: a. Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia b. India and China c. France, India, and China d. Laos, Cambodia, and Burma
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6. Originally, what was the Dutch V.O.C most interested in Southeast Asia? a. Economic resources b. Spice trade c. Spreading Christianity d. Nationalism
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6. True or false, Islamic reform movements originating in the Ottoman Empire are still influential in some parts of Asia today. a. True b. False
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6. Who were the first Europeans to reach Australia? a. The Dutch b. Spanish c. British d. Germans
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60. True or False: Russia colonized bits of northern China. a. True b. False
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60. What happened to areas directly controlled by British rule, still in effect today? a. These areas have low accessibility to schools, health centers, and roads. b. They are more advanced c. They have more English speakers d. They have more trade and thriving industries
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7. True or false, the Ottoman Empire was already weakening before European countries started seizing portions of land for spheres of influence. a. True b. False
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8. How did India being fragmented help the British take control? a. British were able use the individual clans against each other b. The clans were unstable and weak c. Clans were eager to leave India and join Britain d. All of the above
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8. True or false, Egypt gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire in the 1830s and remained independent until British imperialism began. a. True b. False
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9. Predict what would happen if the Taiping had won the rebellion. a. They would be fully against the westernization of China b. They would have made an effort to westernize China c. They would have shut off China from the rest of the world d. They would have merged with Japan
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9. What were the Indigenous people of New Zealand called? a. The Maori b. The Aborigines c. Zealanders d. Kooris
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Based on the following map answer the question: 47. Why was the Suez canal and hence Egypt, an important location for the British Empire? a. Britain would want to control the Suez canal to provide a link to its empire. b. Ensuring the French did not have control of the Suez canal giving them easy access to Asia. c. Creating a continuous colony running from North to South Africa. d. Britain would want to control the canal because it would limit Ottoman power in Egypt.
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18. What were the main religions in China prior to European Imperialism? Bubble all that apply. a. Buddhism b. Daoism c. Confucianism d. Christianity e. Hinduism
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"We are not now a country of Africa, but a country of Europe" -Ismail Pasha 19. What best describes the meaning of this quote? a. Colonized African countries peacefully assimilated into European culture b. Imperialization stripped many countries of their culture in the name of colonization c. In the 1900s Egypt elected to become a part of Europe d. None of the above
B
1. What does this political cartoon represent? a. America wanted to share China with the other European powers already there b. America wanted to stop the conflict for trading rights and set up free trade c. The European powers wanted to cut up America as well as China d. America wanted all of China to itself
B
1. What was not a reason for tension in the Ottoman Empire before imperialism? a. Reform movement b. Armenian Genocide c. Pressure to Westernize d. Provincial rulers increasing their own power
B
10. "I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill." - Gandhi Based on this quote, what was Gandhi's main strategy to gain independence? a. Helping Indians get weapons to fight the British b. Helping Indians fight against the British in a peaceful manner c. Leading India's armies to fight the British d. Both a and c
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10. Australia was not very ________ a. Isolated b. Compacted c. Distant d. Strong
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11. What discovery in Persia increased foreign interest in the land? a. Fossils b. Oil c. Coal deposits d. Diamonds
B
12. Which of these was not an economic impact of British colonialism in India? a. Famines b. Surplus of cash crops for Indians to sell European superpowers c. Drain of wealth to Britain d. Handmade goods industry collapsed due to rise of British manufacture goods e. Collapse of former economy
B
13. Why would have the Western powers choose the coast of China to conquer? a. To make houses with beaches b. To establish profiting ports c. They liked China d. They wanted to ruin the water around China by polluting it
B
14. What started the Sino-Japanese War? a. Britain's demand for tea b. Japan's pressure on China to cede Korea c. European nation's pressure on China d. The spheres of influence carved by European powers
B
15. Why is India so economically underdeveloped in today's market? a. The agricultural toll on land left by Akbar's demand for cash crops b. The drain of wealth to Britain leaving India poor and low on resources c. Both A and B d. None of the Above
B
16. When did explorer James Cook claim Australia for Britain? a. 1755 b. 1770 c. 1798 d. 1789
B
17. What does this political cartoon portray? a. England, Germany, France, Italy and Japan are eating pizza and China thinks that they are not getting even pieces of pizza b. European countries and Japan are negotiating what part of China they get without China being at the negotiating table. c. Europeans countries and Japan are fighting each other over a stolen Chinese product and the Chinese official is trying to take it back. d. None of the above
B
17. What was one way Britain did NOT affect India's economy? a. High taxes b. Improved agriculture through western farming methods c. Integration of India into world market d. Drained wealth of the former kingdoms in India
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19. How did Britain impact the agriculture of India? a. Introduced new methods of agriculture and helped India's agriculture industry to thrive b. Tried to implement western agricultural methods, but ruined cropping patterns and ruined land c. Encouraged the farming of cash crops that benefited the soil and kept the farming land rich d. Both A and C
B
20. Due to ______, the Young Turks were unable to finish their reforms after overthrowing the Sultan. a. The Armenian Genocide b. World War I c. Building of the Suez Canal d. None of the above
B
20. What religion did the missionaries try to convert the Maori to? a. Jewish b. Christianity c. Muslim d. Mormon
B
20. What was the direct result of the British and Japanese colonization of China? a. Faster modernization of Chinese industry b. Economic losses for the Chinese government in the form of trade deals, the loss of lands and payment for the opium wars c. The old dynasty system took over after the Japanese army left d. The Soviet Union annexed China and created a Chinese puppet Government.\
B
21. Using the map, what title best describes the image? a. The Independence of Egypt b. The Fall of the Ottoman Empire from 1914-1922 c. Colonization d. Changes in the Middle East
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22. Which of the following was not a primary religion in Southeast Asia before colonization? a. Buddhism b. Christianity c. Islam d. Hinduism
B
23. When and why did British trade begin in India? a. 17th century/India's desire for valuable resources b. 17th century/Britain's desire for valuable resources c. 16th century/To benefit both India and Britain d. 18th century/To conquer India easily
B
24. Southeast Asia had first contact with Europe in... a. 12th century b. 13th century c. 14th century d. 15th century
B
24. What does the train car in the cartoon represent to the Armenians? a. Sanctuary b. Cage c. Freedom d. Free transportation
B
25. What did the indigenous people of Australia call themselves? a. Aborigines b. Kooris c. Māori d. Kiwis
B
26. Why did the Mughals no longer guard the coastline of India? a. The Mughals had other important tasks b. They got their revenue from agricultural taxes/uninterested in trade c. Guarding the coastline was unnecessary d. They got their revenue from donations
B
26. Why were British citizens granted extraterritoriality? a. The Chinese liked the British and wanted them to feel at home b. The British forced China to grant them it through the Treaty of Nanjing c. They asked them nicely d. None of the above
B
28. Why did the "self-strengthening movement" make limited progress? a. Western ideas did not work with the Chinese culture b. The government did not support it c. The Chinese thought western ideas were cliche d. Both a and c
B
29. What countries did the Australian constitution draw ideas from? a. Canada and the U.S. b. U.S. and Britain c. Canada and Britain d. France and Britain
B
3. Which of the following was not a benefit of Mughal leadership? a. Construction of Taj Mahal b. Peasants had large taxes c. Non-Muslims could freely worship d. Trade made the colony wealthy
B
30. During the Castle Hill Rebellion of 1804, who were the opposing sides? a. British and Chinese b. Irish convicts and British c. British and Aborigines d. Australian whites and British
B
30. What are the two codes of law in Burma? a. Rajathat and Dammathat b. Executive and Judicial c. Ramadan and Hajj d. Vishnu and the Eightfold Path
B
30. What was the Sepoy rebellion fought over? a. The Sepoys were mad that they were forced away from their family to fight overseas b. Rifle cartridges that had been greased in pig fat had to be bitten to reload, which conflicted with many of the local religions of Sepoys c. The Sepoys were mad because British diseases were killing them off d. The Sepoys were mad because their land was taken away, and they didn't have any food to live off off
B
31. Which country WAS part of the Ottoman Empire? a. Iran b. Greece c. India d. Nepal
B
31. Why did the Hundred Days Of Reform fail? a. Westerners were angered by the reforms and threatened China b. Chinese Conservatives rallied against the movement and imprisoned the emperor c. Scholars decided that reforms were no longer necessary d. All of the above
B
32. This cartoon was made right after the Sepoy rebellion. What does that tell us about the meaning behind the cartoon? a. It's trying to show how rebellious India is b. It's trying to show that Britain doesn't have India under control and is still a little scared of India c. It's trying to show how strong the Sepoys proved to be during the Sepoy Rebellion d. It's trying to show that India is already freed from British control thanks to the Sepoys
B
33. Which of the following is NOT a cash crop of India? a. Coffee b. Corn c. Cotton d. Tea
B
35. Persia was the original name of which country? a. Iraq b. Iran c. Saudi Arabia d. Syria
B
35. Who was the King of Siam? a. Chulalongkorn b. Mongkut c. David Attenborough d. Konbaung
B
36. The Ottoman Empire was dissolved after which war? a. Arab Spring b. World War I c. World War II d. Ottoman Civil War
B
36. What were natives of the West Indies called? a. Indians b. Sinyo c. Nyai d. Noni
B
36. Which of these was NOT a negative result of colonization in India a. Poverty b. More jobs c. No say in government for native people d. Extreme famine
B
40. Based on the map above and your prior knowledge of the topic, what caused the changes you see in the maps? a. Disease killed many Māoris and the land was taken over by the British. b. The Pākehā stole the land c. The Māori lost their land in wars against the British. d. None of the above
B
41. Based on your previous knowledge about imperialism, why was imperialism in the Ottoman Empire different than imperialism in most regions in Africa? a. The Ottoman Empire never accepted any westernization, while African regions started Western lifestyles b. The Ottoman Empire was able to keep its independent government and effect in its remaining territories, while many African lands became direct European colonies c. The Ottomans drove all Europeans out of their territories while Africans did not d. The Ottoman Empire got positive effect from imperialism while African regions did not
B
41. Which country had the least impact on Southeast Asia's colonization? a. Britain b. Portugal c. France d. Spain
B
44. Which treaty officially made New Zealand a British colony? a. Treaty of Alderaan b. Treaty of Waitangi c. Treaty of Mordor d. Treaty of Auckland
B
44. Why did China lose the Opium War to Britain? a. A. They were vastly outnumbered b. Outdated weapons and fighting methods c. They did not speak English d. India had quality Opium
B
48. How was Australia first divided with the introduction of the British Colonies a. New South Wales on the west side, New Holland on the east side b. New South Wales on the east side, New Holland on the west side c. Victoria on the west side, New Holland on the east side d. Victoria on the east side, New Holland on the west side
B
49. What effect did the Sepoy Rebellion have? a. Sepoys no longer had to serve overseas b. A deep hatred between Sepoys and British was established, and violence between the two continued. c. There was a stronger unity between Muslims and Hindus d. The British stopped taxing India
B
49. Why would the rulers of decolonized nations often seem incompetent? a. They appeared weak next to the brutality of their predecessors b. They had little to no previous experience with decisions and control c. They were not white men d. They stayed in the past, holding on to previous traditions
B
50. One result of imperialism in Southeast Asia was the creation of ASEAN. What was this? a. A totalitarian regime made up of several dictatorial nations b. A political and economic organization designed to promote economic growth c. A group of guerilla warriors fighting against colonization d. A treaty giving native land to European powers
B
50. When did Egypt officially become a protectorate of the British Empire? a. 1882 b. 1914 c. 1922 d. 1954
B
53. Governor Johannes von den Bosch's Cultuurstelsel sought to accomplish which of the following: a. Improve education opportunities among lower class families b. Maximize profits in the Dutch East Indies c. Crack down on child labor and poor working conditions d. To allow the Dutch government to sell Dutch commodities and spread Catholicism
B
53. What were three things Britain did to prey upon India's economy? a. Tariffs, economic espionage, boycotts b. Ruthless taxation in India, severe trade restrictions, and discouraging certain industries. c. Put debilitating regulations on India goods, shutting down ports, and taxation d. Taxation, trade restrictions, and supporting the textile and tea industry exclusively
B
54. What effects did Britain have on China? a. Stopped the flow of money b. Influenced culture and spread ideas c. Majorly changed China's borders d. Used all of China's resources
B
54. Which was one way Aboriginals waged economic warfare on the Settlers? a. Stealing money b. Killing livestock c. Repurchasing stolen lands d. All of the above
B
57. China's crushing defeat in the First Opium War led to them being forced to agree to ____________. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. a. Treaty of Paris b. Treaty of Nanjing c. More rights for Brits living in China. d. The opening of more trading ports.
B
58. How is the Queen represented in Australia and New Zealand? a. Through direct rule and seat in Parliament b. Appoints a Governor-General by advice of the Prime Minister c. Sends a British politician to Oceania to oversee the countries d. The Queen has no representation in Oceania's parliaments
B
59. What did Mohandas Gandhi do to contribute to India's gain of independence from Britain? a. He supported the idea of converting all Indians to Hinduism to strengthen unit b. He led the peaceful protest movements to put great pressure on Britain to gradually give power to Indians. Eventually, independence had to be relented. c. He supported extreme nationalism that led to violence d. He supported the idea of not following ANY British laws
B
59. What methods of cruel treatment did settlers employ in mass killings of Indigenous peoples? a. Assassinating leaders and staging mass shootings b. Lacing their food with chemicals like arsenic c. Burning their crops and livestock d. Both A and B e. All of the above
B
59. Why do you think Sphere of Influence was the common form of colonization used by Britain in China? CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. a. The Chinese government was too powerful and risky to contest. b. Their motives were primarily economic. c. A more indirect management was easier to do. d. They wanted political power.
B
6. What was the main reason the British could easily take control of India? a. India was much poorer than the British b. India wasn't united and had no sense of nationalism c. India willfully gave itself up to the British with the belief that it would benefit d. The British were much more powerful than India
B
7. What does this political cartoon represent? a. America holds the key to colonizing China b. America wants to keep the gate open to free trade in China c. America wants China all to itself d. America wants to keep out all European countries
B
7. Who claimed Australia and New Zealand for Britain? a. Henry Williams b. Captain James Cook c. Christopher Hudson d. Captain Lewis
B
8. What type of management method did the British use in Southeast Asia? a. Direct b. Indirect c. Distant d. None of the above
B
8. What was the effect of China banning the use of opium? a. The Chinese citizens rebelled against the government because they wanted opium b. Britain became enraged and started the opium war c. Nothing happened and the use of opium stopped d. An opium drug lord rose up and took control of the Chinese government
B
9. True or false, all Persian nationalists were opposed to westernization and western influence. a. True b. False
B
9. What is the biggest advantage to repressive colonial governments for the colonizers? a. More equality and civil liberties. b. Colonial powers are able to have total control over politics as well as many social and cultural aspects of society c. Better education d. All of the above
B
What was Australia's biggest business? a. Coal Mining b. Exporting Wool c. Lumber d. Slave Trade
B
What are the major causes for imperialism?
Britain had lost America, Spain/Portugal had less power than before, nationalism led to increased competition between states, aftermath of Industrial Revolution
"When the foreign barbarians preach their religion, they say they are urging men to do good, but in fact they are disrupting our government, creating turmoil in our system, destroying our customs, and deceiving our people - that is to say, they want to turn the people of China into barbarians." - Liu Dapeng, a teacher from Shanxi province, 1899 50. The passage above suggests that: a. The Chinese welcomed the foreigners b. The foreigners took the Chinese lightly c. China was becoming westernized d. The Europeans wanted to sell more Opium
C
1. What part of Southeast Asia did the Dutch colonize? a. Vietnam b. Thailand c. East Indies d. China
C
10. Which feature did Great Britain gain financial control of, thus controlling the finances of Egypt? a. The pyramids of Giza b. The Great Obelisk c. The Suez Canal d. The Sphinx
C
11. Britain used Australia as a place to _________ a. Build cities b. Vacation c. Punish criminals d. Build villages
C
12. Why did nationalism have a significant impact on Southeast Asia colonies? a. Allowed southeast Asian countries to remain under European control b. Helped Southeast Asian countries form more efficient government c. Inspired countries to fight for independence from colonial oppressors d. Helped countries to regain their original culture
C
14. How many self -governing British colonies were Australia made up of? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
C
14. Why did Thailand remain independent through European imperialism? a. King Mongkut Fought off the Europeans b. King Mongkut bribed European countries c. King Mongkut worked to industrialize the nation d. None of the above
C
15. Given the above map and the fact that the Ottoman Empire was colonized in late 1800s, what can be best assumed about the impact of imperial control in the Ottoman Empire? a. Imperialism caused the Ottoman Empire to quickly gain additional land and resources b. The growing Persian Empire was able to take land from the Ottomans throughout the 19th century c. European countries took advantage of the weakening Ottoman Empire and debilitated it further with economic imperialism d. Imperialism was such a distraction to the Ottoman Empire that they could not focus enough on military and thus lost land
C
15. The First British ship with _____ criminals on board arrived in Botany Bay, Australia in 1788 a. 500 b. 600 c. 700 d. 800
C
15. What was the biggest negative political impact on Southeast Asia? a. Torture of lower classes b. Racism towards native peoples c. Replacement of government leaders d. None of the above
C
16. What was the biggest way Europeans, and specifically the British, create and maintain Egypt's debt? a. Interest rates on loans and low wages b. No exports of manufactured goods to Egypt via the Suez Canal c. Interest rates on loans and the purchase of shares in the Suez Canal d. Lack of European engagement in the region led to the implosion of Egypt's already suffering economy
C
16. Which of the following was NOT an effect of modernization in China? a. Women were able to learn about math and science b. The country advanced as a whole c. China was able to defeat Japan in the Sino-Japanese War due to advanced tactics and technology d. China becoming a world power in 21st century
C
16. Why did the Muslim League form in 1906? a. Muslims wanted to rebel against unfair British rule b. Muslims were trying to separate from India c. Muslims wanted representation in the government and politics d. Muslims wanted to take over India from the Hindus
C
18. What was a catalyst for the Young Turk Revolution of 1908? a. Disease and famine led to governmental neglect of the lower class b. Young Turks wanted European help in government, the sultan did not c. Abdulhamid II's repeal of the Ottoman Constitution d. Taxation of the middle class without democratic representation
C
19. What does this political cartoon represent? a. European countries were fighting for control of China b. Each country wanted a part of China's egg industry c. Each European country wanted the be the one to "hatch the egg" and westernize China d. China hatched all of the other countries from it
C
2. What did the Sino-Japanese war reveal? a. Japan had a weak army b. China had superior military technology and a better trained army c. China's weakness as a global power d. America's support of Japan hurt them instead of helping them
C
2. What was a long term effect of imperialism in the Middle East? a. Destruction of culture through forced assimilation b. World War 1 c. General Middle Eastern dislike of Westerners d. The Cold War
C
2. When Australia gained self rule they... a. Cut tie with Britain b. Made a peace treaty with the native people c. Remained part of the British Parliament d. Appointed a king
C
21. Who were the Mughals? a. Sikhs that controlled most of India/Pakistan b. Hindus that controlled most of India/Pakistan c. Muslims of Afghan descent that controlled most of India/Pakistan d. Muslims that controlled all of India
C
22. What were the Frontier Wars? a. Wars between the convicts and British troops b. Wars between the settlers and British troops c. Wars between the settlers and Aboriginals d. Minor conflicts between British troops and kangaroos
C
22. Why did China lose the Opium Wars? a. They were at a disadvantage because they were on the coast b. Britain was quicker due to their elite navy c. China had outdated weapons due to strict foreign ports d. They didn't lose
C
23. The native people of New Zealand are the ______. a. Aborigines b. Kooris c. Māori d. Kiwis
C
24. China became a(n) __________ a. Colony b. Protectorate c. Sphere of Influence d. Economic Imperialistic Republic
C
25. Why did the Mughal Empire collapse? a. Cultural opposition and war debt b. Disunity c. Cultural opposition, war debt, European profit interests, lack of interest in trade, disunity The Mughal Empire was reckless with wealth
C
27. Who were the colonizers who colonized India? a. French b. Dutch c. British d. Chinese
C
28. What did Egypt do in response to France wanting to colonize them? a. They peacefully tried to negotiate b. They fought back c. They started a riot d. They let it happen
C
28. Why was separating Church and State a major problem in Burma? a. Church clergy were state employees b. Destroyed the economy c. Church and state were dependent on each other d. Turned natives against each other
C
29. Which of the following was not a branch of Hluttaw? a. Fiscal b. Executive c. Legislative d. Judicial
C
3. Today, Australia's government is... a. A republic b. A democracy c. A constitutional monarchy and representative democracy with a British head of state d. A republic with a British head of state
C
3. What country remained independent through European imperialism? a. China b. East Indies c. Thailand d. Vietnam
C
30. What makes the Suez Canal so important? a. It was good for agriculture b. It brought in a large profit c. It brought resources from one area to another d. It showed power
C
33. The two countries that had spheres of influence over Persia were: a. Japan & USA b. France & Portugal c. Russia & Britain d. Iraq & Iran
C
33. Why did a group of Chinese form the Secret Society The Righteous Harmonious Fists? a. They wanted to open up new trade ports without the Europeans' knowledge b. They wanted to rebel against empress Ci Xi c. They wanted to drive out the "foreign devils" and get rid of the new technology polluting China d. They wanted to create a new form of government in China
C
34. What was the name of the canal the French built in Egypt? a. Panama Canal b. Arabian Canal c. Suez Canal d. Sudan Canal
C
35. Which of these was a positive result of colonization in India? a. India became richer b. Additional food supply c. Newer modernized India d. Poverty
C
36. What is an appropriate title for the map? a. Imperialism in China b. Spheres of Influence c. Foreign Spheres of Influence in China d. Colonization in China
C
36. Why was the Treaty of Waitangi important? a. It is the cause of many modern day disputes between Māori and Pākehā b. It is thought of as the founding document of New Zealand c. All of the above d. None of the Above
C
37. What system of government is New Zealand ruled under? a. Representative Democracy b. Oligarchy c. Constitutional Monarchy d. None of the above
C
38. What is the idea of applying Darwin's theory of Evolution to humans to explain unequal powers in nations? a. Human Evolution b. Darwinistic Humanitarianism c. Social Darwinism d. Racial Darwinism
C
39. Which group of people were upset with Westernization? a. Merchants b. Kings c. Conservative Muslims d. Conservative Buddhists
C
4. What wasn't a reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire? a. The Empire was too big to be controlled and governed b. People rebelled when religious tolerance declined c. High taxes ruined the economy d. The EIC turned the Nawabs against each other
C
40. What type of Imperialism were the colonies after Britain took control? a. Economic Imperialism b. Sphere of Influence c. Protectorate d. Colony
C
41. What group of Europeans were the first to discover Australia? a. British b. French c. Dutch d. Italian
C
42. As the Mughal empire in India declined: a. India's economy grew b. India became isolated c. The British East India Company's influence grew d. Britain's king started losing power
C
42. Why was Thailand able to remain independent? a. They had a powerful army b. Their territory and resources weren't sought after c. King Mongkut made negotiations through unequal treaties d. Other neighboring countries helped defend it against Western powers
C
43. During which dynasty did the Chinese implement the policy of restricting foreign trade? a. A. Qing b. B. Sui c. Ming d. D. Han
C
43. In the mid-1800s, how much of India did the British East India Company control? a. Two-thirds of all of India b. Three-fifths of all of Asia c. Three-fifths of all of India d. Three fifths of Pakistan and two-thirds of India
C
43. What factors was the Māori social system based off of? a. Occupation, wealth, political position b. Education, birth, age c. Marriage, land ownership, ancestry d. Yams, kola nuts, titles
C
44. How did the Vietnamese respond to French missionaries? a. They all willingly converted b. Many were fearful of them and fled the country c. They killed them along with their converts d. They disliked their intrusion and held peaceful meetings with them to negotiate
C
44. What does this image symbolically show about the relationship between Indian Muslims and Indian Hindus? a. They were very close with each other b. They only associated in schools c. There was a divide between the two due to different goals and mistrust d. There were no Indian Muslims, only Pakistani Muslims
C
45. How did Muhammad Ali from Egypt affect the relationship of Russia and the Ottoman Empire? a. He made Russia and the Ottoman Empire hate each other by starting minor battles on both sides b. He invaded Russia and the Ottoman Empire in the same year, so they become alliance to fight against Egypt together c. He made Russia indirectly control the Ottoman regions by invading the Ottoman Empire and Russia provided help to the Ottoman Empire d. He worked with the Ottoman Empire to get some territories back from Russia
C
46. In what way did colonization result in a loss of culture? a. The belief in western superiority resulted in racism and weakened tradition b. New borders being defined without regard to cultural situations created a disjunct society c. Both A and B d. None of the above
C
46. What type of imperialism does this cartoon suggest that Britain (parliament) used in places like India? a. Economic imperialism b. Sphere of influence c. Colonialism d. Protectorate
C
49. What events were happening in Europe that made Britain stay in Egypt and the Suez canal? a. Rising nationalism in Britain led to a movement to preserve the Empire b. Imperial ambitions in Turkey, leading to a move to retake lost lands c. The rise of Fascism in Italy and Germany, threatening the Britain d. Growing Egyptian nationalism and violence that led to the British being tied down
C
49. With the enactment of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution 1900, what type of government did this create? a. Autocracy b. Federal Republic c. Federal Monarchy d. Dictatorship
C
5. How did the Battle of Plassey foreshadow the future of the EIC? a. It led to the downfall of the East India Company b. The British realized they had no chance against the Mughals and surrendered c. The EIC victoriously obtained Bengal and continued to expand their territory d. The Mughal soldiers won the battle but were in weak shape, thus allowing the EIC to control the weak empire
C
5. What was the result of the New Zealand wars? a. British lost b. Maori were forced into Christianity c. Maori were pushed into remote regions and driven out of their land d. Both sides encountered massive casualties
C
5. Why did Japan not support the Open Door Policy? a. They wanted to limit power of America by limiting trade rights b. They wanted sole trade rights to China c. They did not want China to become more powerful d. They were scared of free trade because they are weak
C
51. How did British Parliament fund their movement to control India? a. They taxed their own citizens b. They went to war with America to try to recolonize and tax the US c. They taxed Indians, through the salt tax and income tax. d. They put tariffs on foreign goods
C
51. What made the early New Zealand government unorganized and hectic? a. Constant lower-class revolts against the government b. There were too many conflicting ideas in the government c. Unsuited citizens taking on government positions d. All of the above
C
53. What family ruled Persia up until 1925? a. Musavi b. Pahlavi c. Qajar d. Safavid
C
55. During colonization, what dynasty was it? a. Zhou Dynasty b. Qin Dynasty c. Qing Dynasty d. Han Dynasty
C
55. What was decided in 1835 by the Governor General of India regarding Indian education? a. To reform Indian education b. To stop all education in India c. To cease all support to students and schools practicing native Indian education, and only support an English education. d. To start teaching Hindi in Western style schools
C
57. What was blamed for New Zealand's failing economy and what movement grew out of the resulting resistance? a. Kiwi birds Pro-Kiwi fruit doctors b. Maori tribes Anti-Maori policies c. Alcohol Women's suffrage d. Steel tariffs Lord of the Rings
C
58. How was India used by Britain during WW1 and WW2? a. India did not participate in either wars b. India was a strategic location in attacking Japan in WW2 and Turkey in WW1 c. India supplied a tremendous amount of supplies, funds, and troops. d. Both b and c
C
58. Why is the Bear (Russia) sitting on Persia while the Lion (Britain) is forced to sit on the side? a. The Bear is greedy and wants Persia to itself b. The Lion was too slow in claiming Persia, so the Bear got Persia instead, so the Lion is forced to sit on the sides c. The Bear and the Lion both have a share of Persia, but the Bear in suspicious of the Lion's plans for Persia d. The Lion was sick of Persia, and gave it to the Bear
C
6. What was a major effect of the Treaty of Nanjing? a. Britain won sole trading rights from China b. Britain won control of a large part of China c. China had to open many treaty ports for trade with all European countries d. China was recognized as a European country
C
7. What countries did the French colonize in Southeast Asia? a. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam b. Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos c. Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia d. Cambodia, Burma, and Indonesia
C
7. Where did the Sepoy Rebellion start? a. Delhi b. Lucknow c. The Bengal Army d. Agra
C
8. 8. Who were the Aborigines? a. Europeans who settled in Australia b. The Indigenous people of New Zealand c. The Australian indigenous people d. European explorers
C
Caption: Pam (to Sir Colins) "Well - upon my word - eh! - I'm really extremely obliged to to you - but - eh! - how about keeping the brute?" Use the political cartoon above to answer the next two questions: 31. What does portraying India as an animal show about Britain's opinion of India? a. India was seen as exotic b. India was seen as big and majestic c. India was seen as brute and savage d. India was seen as an opportunity for resources
C
50. How did the Belgian colonization of the Congo currently affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo? a. The DRC has completely recovered from the effects of the Belgian colonization b. The DRC has extreme poverty c. The people of the Congo united to resist the Belgians, creating a strong, unified Democratic Republic of the Congo d. The people of the Congo turned to socialism after independence, so everyone has the same resources and money.
ab
What is a sphere of influence?
an outside power claiming exclusive investment or trading privileges
What is the most important factor that allowed Europeans to develop the forces necessary to conquer vast portions of the world and made Jared Diamond's theory of GGS possible?
available/abundant natural crops and resources allowing for specialization
Congo Quiz Questions 16. Analyze the political cartoon. What would be the BEST title for the picture? a. The Strong Economy of Congo b. European Aid to the Wealth of Congo c. Social Darwinism's Effect on the African Population d. The Horrors behind the Wealth of Congo
d
Congo Quiz Questions 36. The territory of the Congo was occupied by which of these empires? (choose the best answer) a. Kongo Kingdom b. Luba Empire c. Lunda Empire d. All of the above
d
Congo Quiz Questions 45. What was the main reason for the growing tension between the Europeans and the native Congolese? (Choose the best answer) a. Social Darwinism b. Exploitation of natural resources without consent c. Forced assimilation of culture d. None the above
d
Grey and black lines are railroads, and blue lines are navigable waterways Congo Quiz Questions "I do not want to miss a good chance of getting us a slice of this magnificent African cake" - King Leopold II of Belgium 49. What does this quote show about his motivations for claiming the Belgian Congo? a. He regarded it as an area to be exploited b. He wanted to enlarge his (and Belgium's) territory c. He saw Africa as something to be divided up d. All of the above
d
From the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi, "HER MAJESTY VICTORIA ... regarding with Her Royal Favor the Native Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and anxious to protect their just Rights and Property and to secure to them the enjoyment of Peace and Good Order has deemed it necessary in consequence of the great number of Her Majesty's Subjects...to constitute and appoint a functionary properly authorised to treat with the Aborigines of New Zealand for the recognition of Her Majesty's Sovereign authority over the whole or any part of those islands - Her Majesty therefore being desirous to establish a settled form of Civil Government with a view to avert the evil consequences which must result from the absence of the necessary Laws and Institutions alike to the native population and to Her subjects has been graciously pleased to empower and to authorise me William Hobson a Captain in Her Majesty's Royal Navy Consul and Lieutenant-Governor of such parts of New Zealand as may be or hereafter shall be ceded to her Majesty to invite the confederated and independent Chiefs of New Zealand to concur in the following Articles and Conditions." 35. Based on the quote above, what did the British seek to achieve? a. The British wanted the Maori's land. b. The British wanted the rich resources that New Zealand offered. c. The British wanted to settle and establish laws and government. d. The British wanted to achieve peace with the Maori because they were at war and the British were losing.
C
What are the Methods of Management? Which countries favored which type?
direct (preferred by France/rest of Europe) - colonies governed according to needs by country, or indirect (preferred by Britain) - existing political rulers accept European authority but handle own affairs
How did native Africans protect themselves from the germs that caused disease such as smallpox/malaria?
domesticated animals, vaccinations, antibodies, settled in high/dry/small communities
What are the major effects of imperialism on societies around the world and World History?
for Europeans: more workers, more machines, more money, more factories, raw materials, more customers. for the colonized people, disease, slavery, nationalism, industrialization, westernization, modernization, etc.
How did geography work against European settlers in Africa?
land impossible to plow, crops wouldn't grow, shoes fell apart in mud, disease, animals died
What is a colony?
territory governed internally by a foreign power
What is a protectorate?
territory with its own government, under control of an outside power
. How did imperialism in the Ottoman Empire affect the world history? a. The map of the world were changed and many new countries were formed, some European powers got more territories b. The great amount of territories from the Ottoman Empire became a cause of the World War I in Europe c. Many European nations lost people in wars with the Ottoman Empire, which caused the economic decline d. Both A and B
D
10. What do you think the effect of the canton system was? a. China allowed foreign countries to trade with chinese citizens b. The Europeans began trading with people outside of southern China c. European powers were angry that China was attempting to control trade d. Both B and C
D
10. Which impact of colonization had a positive effect on Southeast Asia? a. Western-style education b. Hospitals c. Increased trade d. All of the above
D
11. The Partition of India separated which two countries? a. India, Britain b. Britain, Pakistan c. Sri Lanka, India d. Pakistan, India
D
13. What was NOT an effect of imperialism in Egypt? a. Severe debt in Egypt b. Egyptian independence from Britain c. Formation of violent Islamic reformist groups d. Shutdown of the Suez Canal
D
16. How does imperialism still have an effect in present day Southeast Asia? a. Spread of languages b. Diversity of religions c. Current social and political systems d. All of the above
D
17. What animal thrived in Australia's hot and dry climate? a. Cow b. Mules c. Mutton d. Sheep
D
17. What issues had the most negative impact on Southeast Asia? a. Forced manual labor b. Heavy taxes c. Replacement of government leaders d. All of the above
D
19. Today, many natives are still.... a. Forcibly removed from their parents under government policy b. Banned in town after 6:00 c. Not allowed to be in public areas without permission d. All of the Above
D
19. What three sources sparked nationalism in Southeast Asia? a. indigenous religions b. western education c. contact with social radicals such as socialists and communists. d. All of the above
D
20. What is an advantage to a liberal colonial government? a. Less Warfare b. The people are able to maintain their current form of government mostly c. More economic opportunity d. All of the above
D
20. What was the purpose of the Salt March? a. Indian workers were being served unseasoned food and wanted salt in their meals b. Indians wanted to protest the high taxes on salt that the British imposed c. Indians wanted to peacefully protest by producing salt from seawater d. Both B and C
D
21. Which regions did Southeast Asia have most contact with prior to colonialism? a. China and Middle East b. Europe and India c. Europe and Middle East d. China and India
D
22. Which of the following countries did NOT gain independence in 1922? a. Syria b. Turkey c. Yemen d. Saudi Arabia
D
23. Which of the following European Nations took part in the changes shown above? a. France b. Britain c. Italy d. All of the Above
D
23. Why did Britain want Hong Kong in the Treaty of Nanjing? a. Because it allowed the British to maintain prestige even after losing control in Asia (e.g. India) b. Hong Kong gave them their own trading sea port in Asia c. Hong Kong gave leverage to the British to force the Chinese government into meeting their demands, as Britain could threaten with blockades to stop trade from reaching China d. All of the above
D
25. Why were the Europeans so intrigued by Southeast Asia? a. Fishing b. Slaves c. Military technology d. Spice trade
D
26. What event of 1851 brought a population boom to Australia? a. A growing wool industry b. New diamond mines c. Britain offered land and tools to free citizens who emigrated to Australia d. A gold rush in eastern Australia
D
27. Why is the Taiping Rebellion considered one of the most devastating peasant revolts in history? a. Population explosion caused famine throughout the country b. About 20 million died from the rebellion alone c. The rebellion ended up getting crushed anyway d. All of the above
D
28. Which was NOT an impact of European colonization on the Maori in New Zealand? a. Fierce wars b. Population drop from 200,000 to less than 45,000 c. Disease and alcoholism d. Rise of Christianity as a prominent religion
D
29. According to the map, why was the Suez Canal a suitable trading route? a. It only went to a minimum of places b. It traded around Egypt c. It was easy to control d. It stretched all round Africa
D
29. Who were Sepoys? a. Indian soldiers who fought for the Mughals b. British soldiers who maintained control over Indians in India c. British Farmers who took the Indian land d. Indian soldiers who worked for Britain and often fought overseas
D
3. What was an effect of the Taiping rebellion? a. Power was split between the government and the Taiping rebels b. 20 million people died c. The Qing dynasty never regained a steady hold on China d. All of the above
D
30. Compared to African imperialism that lasted nearly eighty years, why did Chinese imperialism only last about sixty years? a. As Chinese nationalism spread, foreigners were no longer suppress and keep control of China b. Following the fall of the Qing dynasty, small Chinese industries opened again, allowing the economy to rise and the Chinese were better armed with modern day technology c. Chinese nationalism inspired all people of China to unite to drive out the foreign devils that were polluting their land d. All of the above
D
32. How did the Qing dynasty fall? a. Western humiliation and harassment further decreased the approval rating of the Qing Dynasty b. Corruption and ruler unrest created resentment amongst the people c. Regular famine and food shortages created internal conflict d. All of the above
D
33. Which of the following was a resource that the French sought out in Indochina? (Daniel) a. Aluminum b. Iron c. Coal d. Zinc
D
34. What is/are the main reason(s) that Britain made Australia a penal colony? a. Prisons in London and other cities were way over holding capacity b. The American Revolution closed off the North American colonies from Britain c. Australia provided resources with which the British could build prisons d. A and B
D
34. What were the effects of The Righteous Harmonious Fists on China? a. Conservatives finally supported Reforms b. China had to make concessions to the foreigners c. Women received more rights d. All of the above
D
34. Why was there such a huge demand for a direct route to Asia?(Daniel) a. People wanted to move to a new country b. Europeans wanted to meet new people c. Europeans were looking for more natives to enslave d. European markets wanted new customers
D
35. Why was the Qing Dynasty replaced by a republic? a. Empress Ci Xi died and the throne was inherited by a 2 year old boy b. The rebels and conservatives broke out in a civil war c. Uprisings were held and were led by peasants, students, warlords and court politicians d. Both a and c
D
37. In the Salt March, how many of Gandhi's followers participated? a. 6 b. 10,000 c. 600 d. 80,000
D
37. The main religion of the Ottoman Empire, Persia, and Egypt was what? a. Buddhism b. Judaism c. Jainism d. Islam
D
38. Based on the map and your knowledge of world history, why did European countries colonize where they did? a. They were too lazy to explore inland b. The natives forced them to the coasts c. They needed drinking water d. Trade was easier along the coasts
D
38. How have indigenous groups been affected by imperialism in Australia and New Zealand? a. They have lost land. b. Their culture has been forcefully assimilated. c. Many have died due to disease and violence. d. All of the above
D
38. The resource that made Persia desirable to other countries was what? a. Jade b. Diamond c. Ore d. Oil
D
38. Which group of foreigners were a prime target of the Taiping rebellion? a. The Russians b. The French c. The Germans d. The British
D
39. Prior to the Chinese civil war, the Communist Party of China gained rapid support in the north. Based on the map of imperialism, why is this logical? a. Britain heavily controlled the north, and therefore spread communism in northern China. b. Japan heavily controlled the north, and therefore spread communism in northern China. c. North Korea heavily controlled the north, and therefore spread communism in northern China. d. Russia heavily controlled the north, and therefore spread communism in northern China.
D
39. Why did Chinese influence spread to Southeast Asia more slowly than Indian influence? a. Opium Wars b. Bubonic Plague c. Distance d. Chinese isolationism
D
39. Why did the British believe that they had rights to the land in Australia and New Zealand? a. Economic imperialism b. The Treaty of Waitangi gave them rights to the land c. Nationalism d. Social Darwinism
D
4. Which best describes the geography of Southeast Asia? a. A mainland b. warm tropic zones c. Many islands d. All of the above
D
4. Why was the Suez Canal such an influential piece of land? a. It had rich ports b. There was a substantial amount of oil discovered c. There was prime fishing d. It provided a fast route to Southern Asia
D
40. Which continent did the Ottoman Empire not have some land on? a. Asia b. Africa c. Europe d. Oceania
D
41. Why did the Chinese people call China the "Middle Kingdom" a. They are geographically located in the center of the world b. They were the most powerful country to exist c. They were the middle of the 5 mystical kingdoms d. They believed that they were the center of the universe
D
43. France controlled all of these countries during imperialism except: a. Laos b. Vietnam c. Cambodia d. Myanmar
D
43. What is the direct cause of the loss of the economic independence in the Ottoman Empire? a. Wars cost a lot and leaders had poor skills on financial management b. The sultans were all lavish spenders and crop failure happened c. The Young Turks tried to control the national finance but caused more economic problems d. The Ottoman Empire borrowed money from European banks and got bankruptcy, so European banks started to regulate the economic life of the Ottoman Empire
D
45. How were European powers able to colonize most of Southeast Asia in the 1800s? a. They manipulated local rivalries b. Through the use of advanced technology c. With strong armies d. All of the above
D
45. What was the effect of the 1851 Gold Rush in Australia? a. Many natives died from laboring in the gold mines b. A massive population increase c. An influx of wealth in the economy d. All of the above
D
46. Based on the two maps of the Ottoman Empire in different time periods, how do you describe the change of the Ottoman territories? a. The Ottoman Empire started to lose lands in 1700s and all of its territories belonged to European powers b. The Ottoman Empire's power lost quickly from 1800s to early 1900s, many of its territories became independent states, some lands were controlled by European powers c. The Ottoman Empire got collapsed from 1800s to 1900s because of the European effects d. Both B and C
D
46. What right did the Aboriginal Protection Act of 1869 give the government a. Regulation over residence b. Regulation of employment c. Regulation of marriage d. All of the above
D
48. Colonization in Southeast Asia resulted in the growth of which of the following: a. Capitalism b. Industrialization c. Democracy d. All of the above
D
48. What were the negative effects of China after western influence a. Pollution caused by factories and machinery b. Bad treatment of workers c. Overpopulation d. All of the above
D
48. Why did the Sepoys rebel? a. They protested the taxes that Britain levied without Indian consent b. They wanted revenge for the British invading c. The sepoys didn't rebel, they peacefully protested d. They rebelled in protest of the religious violations practiced by the British, mainly including cartridges lubed with religiously forbidden animal fat in the Enfield Rifle issued to Sepoys
D
5. What was the most significant Indian influence? a. Spread of culture and religion b. Increased spice trade c. More rich merchants (middle class) d. All of the above
D
51. Why were European countries such as the Netherlands able to assert control over Southeast Asian countries? a. Europe had a foothold in Southeast Asia's trade and economy that gave them power over the region b. China had previously invaded and negotiated with Europeans, effectively precolonizing Southeast Asia c. The decay of local governments eased European colonization d. Both A and C
D
52. Based on the maps you have seen, what are some major differences? a. Changes in borders b. China lost lots of land c. China gained lots of land d. There was a lot more cities
D
53. What is the main trading item exported from New Zealand? a. Meat and dairy products b. Flax c. Cattle d. Wool
D
54. What type of Imperialism was set up in Perisa? a. Protectorate b. Colony c. Economic Imperialism d. Sphere of Influence
D
54. Why did Britain dislike India's education system? a. They thought it showed the West in negative light b. It taught enlightenment ideas that would lead to a revolt c. Schools were abusive and was cruel to students d. Many thought the Indian culture to be primitive, such as Thomas Babington Macaulay of parliament.
D
55. What was an economic consequence of the British colonization of Burma? a. Burmese workers were displaced due to the influx of Indian laborers b. Burma grew to be Southeast Asia's number one exporter of rice and teak c. A raise in poverty rates among Burmese peoples d. All of the above
D
56. In 1925, ___________ came to power. a. Mohammad Reza Shah b. Ayatollah Khomeini c. Ahmad Shah Qajar d. Reza Shah Pahlavi
D
56. What did the Treaty of Waitangi establish? a. Set up New Zealand's government systems b. Agreed to a ceasefire between Maori tribes and settlers c. Signed the North Island over to the British d. Both A and B e. Both A and C
D
56. What does this quote show about the results of British education replacing Indian education: "The child is taken to school and the first thing he learns is that his father is a fool, the second thing that his grandfather was a lunatic, the third thing that all his teachers are hypocrites, the fourth that all his sacred books are a mass of lies. By the time he reaches sixteen, he is a mass of negation, lifeless and boneless." a. Many Indians began to learn science and literature b. Indians learned about their culture more than before c. Many Indians felt Western culture was better d. Many Indians were alienated from their culture and their native sciences and arts.
D
56. Which of the following was not a colonial power? a. England b. France c. Netherlands d. Sweden
D
57. The East India Company was a _______ company a. British b. Trading c. Successful d. All of the above
D
57. What did the Rowlatt Acts of February 1919 in India do? a. It allowed Britain to arrest suspects of Indian descent without reason b. It allowed mass deportation of Indian immigrants in Britain c. It made it easier for British people to get away with crimes against Indians d. It allowed certain political cases to be tried without a jury, and suspects to be imprisoned without trial.
D
58. After the Sino-Japanese War, Japan gained what territory from China? a. Hong Kong b. Chang River Valley c. Beijing d. Taiwan
D
59. What does this image show about how each country feels about the other? a. Persia and Russia are allies, but Britain is resented by both Russia and Persia for bullying Persia b. Britain and Russia are good friends, while Persia resents being pushed around by the two superpowers c. Russia dislikes Britain because they were forced out of Persia, while Persia is tired of being crushed by Britain d. Russia distrusts Britain and Persia resents both countries for crushing it underfoot
D
59. Why did Vietnam come out victorious in battle with France in 1954? a. They were backed by China and U.S.S.R b. The French were tired of fighting, after World War II c. Vietnam didn't want to give up its independence d. All of the above
D
60. How do the people of Oceania work to improve the damaged lives and culture of Indigenous peoples? a. Founded organizations focused on removing disadvantage b. Reserved seats in Parliament for Indigenous representatives c. Working to restore lost cultural elements of Aboriginals d. All of the above
D
9. Why was there a new sense of Indian nationalism in the British Raj? a) Indians decided to come together after their defeat in the Sepoy Rebellion b) The British became significantly weaker after the Sepoy Rebellion, giving Indians a new spark of confidence c) Both a and b d) A strong middle class emerged from the new Western Society, bringing a sense of nationalism with it
D
Who were the Voortrekkers?
Dutch settlers who settled South Africa and yielded the flintlock musket
5. Which nation was involved in the struggle for the Ottoman Empire? a. Great Britain b. Russia c. France d. Germany e. All of the above
E
What are the major motivations for imperialism?
Gold - control over resources and markets, God - spread Christianity/European superiority, Glory - competition for land/power, nationalism, fame
Congo Quiz Questions 10. Why did Leopold transfer authority of the Congo Free State to the Belgian government? a. The Belgian parliament bribed Leopold into signing a treaty b. Leopold was promised to play a leading role in the Belgian parliament c. Indignation among people in Britain and parts of Europe began to grow d. The economy of Congo Free State was failing and Leopold needed to sell the territory
c
What are the four forms of imperialism? (List an example of each)
colony - Somaliland, protectorate - Guam, sphere of influence - China, economic imperialism - India
What is imperialism?
the social, political, or economic domination of one country over another
How did the history of colonization in Africa create countries riddled with disease?
they were forced to settle in European-like dense cities rather than previous spread-out villages
46. Analyze the maps. What changes can you infer were brought about by imperialism of African kingdoms by European countries from 1880 to 1913? a. No changes were brought about by European countries b. European countries changed the political boundaries of Africa immensely c. European countries chipped away at African culture and heritage through the redrawing of political boundaries in Africa d. European countries shaped the political boundaries of Africa by taking over indigenous people and assimilating them into their culture
d
33. ) King Leopold's colony was seized by the Belgian government on the grounds of___________. a. murder and torture b. freedom and equality c. arson and rape d. None of the above
a
"The French entered the city like a torrent rushing through the alleys and streets without anything stopping them, like demons of the Devil's army...the French trod in the mosque carrying swords and rifles...they plundered whatever they found...they treated the Quranic volumes as trash...they soiled the mosque blowing their spit in it, pissing and defecating in it. They guzzled wine and smashed bottles in the central court." Abd al Rahman al-Jabarti, 1798 26. The Egyptians thought the French were ________. a. Civil people b. Savages c. Anxious and quiet d. Ambitious people
B
42. The Belgian government seized control of the Congo from King Leopold II because... a. Exploitation and abuse of the native Congo people and resources b. King Leopold II could not control the riots and revolts c. The Belgian government had different ideas for the future of the Congo d. All of the above
a
44. What was the overarching goal of Congolese protests? a. To achieve Independence of the Congo b. To end of Apartheid c. To end of social inequalities between natives and Europeans d. To control abuse of natives and resources of the Congo
a
48. What do many of the railroads do? a. Connect waterways b. Connect the Belgian Congo to other neighboring countries c. They had no practical use d. Carry products to the Atlantic Ocean
a
5. Which commodity was a major export for the Congo region during Imperialism? a. Rubber b. Iron c. Coal d. Oil
a
53. Why is the Congo currently in such a poor situation? a. Years of infighting and corrupt rule have left the Congo underdeveloped b. They do not have enough resources to usher in economic advancement c. The countries leaders do not want to solve the problems d. All of the above
a
54. How do the years of being ruled by Leopold and Belgium affect the Congo? a. It left the Congo unprepared for self-rule b. The Congo has a lack of natural resources c. The Congo is culturally diverse d. All of the above
a
8. How has Belgium interfered with Congo's politics after its independence? a. Killed prime minister and replaced him with a leader supporting Western ideals b. Forced Congo to become a socialist government c. Made Congo into a protectorate even after independence d. Congo is not independent
a
1. What was the majority of the Force Publique made of? a. African soldiers b. Belgian soldiers entrusted by King Leopold II c. European officers d. A group of European and African soldiers led by Henry Morton Stanley
a
11. How was the Congo Free State's economy different from Belgian Congo's economy? a. Congo Free State was privately owned by Leopold so it was economic imperialism rather than Belgian Congo's sphere of influence b. Belgian Congo got to keep more of its profits c. Congo Free State's economy heavily relied on iron, copper, and other mineral industries to make profit d. Belgian Congo had a stronger internal economy, whereas Congo Free State focused more on exports
a
13. Using the same image, how was the native population treated by the Belgians? a. Used as a tool to make profit through harsh punishment b. Encouraged to work harder to receive better rewards c. The Belgians did not get involved in the affairs of the native population d. The Belgians could often be controlled by the native population
a
19. What idea that promoted European imperialism does the above map disprove? a. Social Darwinism because the Africans had already developed sophisticated societies b. The success of economic imperialism because Europeans were unable to conquer such strong empires c. The need to promote Christianity because the complex societies already had to be Christian d. Congo did not have any natural resources because the previous societies used all of them
a
22. Using the same quote and past knowledge, what was so valuable to Leopold in Congo that he did not want to risk losing? a. The highly profitable rubber industry in Congo b. The chance to save the lives of many suffering Africans c. The opportunity to appeal towards other leaders in Africa d. The prime location of Congo for trade
a
27. The Congo was made up of more than one ethnic group. a. True b. False
a
28. Today, the Congo is very economically advanced. a. True b. False
a
29. The Congo has been colonized since the ____________ century. a. 15th b. 16th c. 17th d. 18th
a
17. Analyze the same political cartoon. What could the dialogue - "Gotta break a few African eggs to make a Westerner's omelet..." mean? Choose the best answer. a. Various African economies are used to put together a strong European economy b. African sacrifices are required to achieve European wealth c. African people do not deserve their rich resources d. Eggs are a highly valued natural resource of Congo
b
18. Based on the above map of pre-imperialism Congo, what can be inferred? a. Europeans had already drained much of the natural resources b. The native population had already formed large and organized states c. The native population had a strong military to fend off Europeans d. Congo's people were in desperate need of support from the Europeans
b
2. Why was the Congo Free State abolished (main reason)? a. The Congo people formed the Congo National Movement and won their own independence b. Public opposition of the brutality in Congo forced Leopold to give up his colony c. The Force Publique lost in a war against the Portuguese, which then forced Leopold to give up his colony d. The Belgian government wanted to profit from Congo
b
25. What 2 kinds of environments was the Congo made up of? a. Desert and Rainforests b. Rainforests and Savannahs c. Tundra & Deserts d. Jungles & Savannahs
b
32. The Congolese finally gained independence in ______. a. 1919 b. 1960 c. 1908 d. 1909
b
34. This quote reveals that the effects of colonization were mostly ________. a. Positive b. Negative c. There were no effects of colonization on the Congo d. None of the above
b
41. What did King Leopold II originally name the colonized Congo? a. The Democratic Republic of Congo b. The Congo Free State c. The Belgian Congo d. The Luba Empire
b
51. What is the main effect of exploitation of the Congo's resources on world politics to this day? a. The Congo is a huge target for humanitarian aid b. The Congo was the source of uranium used to power the first nuclear weapons c. The Congo has multiple terrorist groups within it d. The Natural resources in the Congo are a desire of many world leaders and countries
b
52. What does the image show the most about the Congo Today? (choose best answer) a. The living standards are poor b. There is not enough food to go around c. Many citizens are forced to wear poor clothing d. None of the above
b
6. The Congo Basin was initially colonized under what name? a. Democratic Republic of Congo b. Congo Free State c. Belgian Congo d. Katanga
b
7. How did Belgian colonization prevent Congo from developing a strong economy? a. Drained all of natural resources b. Only focused on exports rather than building a strong internal economy c. Made the Congolese fearful of international trade d. Killed too much of the working population
b
Congo Quiz Questions "I do not want to risk ... losing a fine chance to secure for ourselves a slice of this magnificent African cake" (King Leopold II) 21. Based on this political cartoon and quote from Leopold II, what were Leopold's feelings towards Africa? a. He cared deeply about the people and wanted to improve their lives b. He was greedy and wanted to claim land in Africa during the Scramble for Africa c. Africa has a very profitable baking industry that Leopold wants to join d. He wants to help other Europeans by dividing Africa
b
40. What reasons did King Leopold II say he was going to take the territory of the Congo under? (choose the best answer) a. To Conquer its people in the name of Belgium b. To Improve Belgium's economy c. For philanthropic reasons d. None of the above
c
20. Based on the above map why did the Belgian government want to continue colonizing Congo after abolishing the Congo Free State a. Belgium had already set up a strong government in Congo b. A large portion of the Belgian population resided in Congo c. A large amount of profit could still be made due to copious natural resources d. The central African location was prime for international trade
c
24. Where is the Congo located? a. Western Africa b. Southern Africa c. Central Africa d. Eastern African
c
30. What sparked the Rebellion of 1919? a. Taxation without representation b. The murder of the Congo King c. African resistance d. All of the above
c
31. When did Belgium take control of the Congo? a. 1919 b. 1960 c. 1908 d. 1909
c
35. "King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Colonialism in Africa" is a book written by Adam Hochschild. Knowing that he is a historian and by reading the above excerpt from his book, what can you infer the novel was about? a. The benefits of African colonization b. The spread of disease c. The horrors and devastating effects surrounding Belgium's control on the Congo d. The increase in economy throughout the period of colonization
c
37. Which of these kingdoms that occupied the territory of the Congo were most influenced by Portugal? a. Luba Empire b. Lunda Empire c. Kongo KIngdom d. None of these kingdoms were influenced by Portugal
c
38. What did the people of the territories of the Congo have before the Europeans arrived? (choose the best answer) a. Democracy b. Authoritarian Regime c. Monarchy d. Absolute Monarchy
c
4. Why didn't the Belgians allow Congo to modernize? a. They didn't want Congo's economy to be better than theirs b. They thought African people were not capable of learning c. It could lead to a successful uprising d. They didn't want African people in their schools
c
39. What type of colonization did King Leopold II establish with the Congolese people? a. A colony b. A sphere of influence c. None of these were the types of colonization that King Leopold established with the Congolese people d. Economic Imperialism
d
43. Who was responsible for the launch of the first nationwide Congolese political party? a. King Leopold II b. The Belgian government c. Kwame Nkrumah d. Patrice Lumumba
d
47. Many native Africans resisted the European rule of their native land. What are way(s) that they resisted their European rulers? a. They refused to work b. They fought the Europeans through resistance movements c. They protested d. All of the above
d
55. Why were the United States so interested in the Belgian Congo during World War II? a. The Congo had vast amounts of rubber b. The Congo could be mined for gold and diamonds, as well as other metals c. The Congo had a large amount of Uranium d. All of the above
d
"To open to civilization the only part of our globe which it has not yet penetrated, to pierce the darkness which hangs over entire peoples, is, I dare say, a crusade worthy of this century of progress" -Leopold II 14. Based on the quote above how did Leopold II initially gain support to colonize Congo? a. The government of Congo wanted to be business partners with him and realized the massive opportunity for profit b. Congo was at war with many of the countries that supported Leopold c. Leopold wanted to improve the lives of Belgians and other Europeans d. Leopold promised to improve the lives of inferior natives and end slavery
d
12. What does the coiling snake symbolize in the political cartoon? a. The harsh taxes imposed on the Congolese b. The Congolese threatening to overthrow the Belgian government c. The European government attempting to encourage and strengthen the native people d. The brutal control the Europeans had over the Congolese people
d
15. Again using the quote, how did this quote contrast from his real intentions? a. He actually wanted to expand Belgium's territory b. It did not, he wanted to bring European civilization to improve the lives of the natives c. He wanted to convince European powers of his legitimacy d. He actually wanted to profit from the rubber industry
d
23. What does the image show about the Belgian rule on the native population of Congo? a. They cared for the well-being of children and women b. They wanted to build a strong internal economy so that the country of Congo could thrive c. They had effective medicine that could heal wounds very quickly d. They cared about profit more than the people so they exploited the population and were brutal towards them
d
26. What were small villages in the Congo grouped into? (Cami) a. Kingdoms b. Villages c. Provinces d. Districts
d
3. How did the Belgians force the Congolese to work harder? a. Kidnapped their families b. Beat and executed those who did not work well enough or cheated c. Severed hands of people who did not meet the daily quota d. All of the above
d
What is economic imperialism?
less-developed country controlled by private business interests rather than another government
When and where did the first European settlers arrive in Africa?
mid-1600's, Cape of Good Hope
What new developments increased the pace of conquest in Africa?
railroads and Maxim gun
How did latitude lines help the Europeans who settled in South Africa?
similar latitude from the Equator as Europe; farming easier
How did disease allow the Europeans to conquer natives in the Americas and African Cape?
spread and wreaked havoc on natives who had no prior exposure to the germs