World History True or False
A disease called rinderpest killed off many Europeans in East Africa.
False
A settlement colony is an area where a few European officials rule over the native people.
False
British settlers never intended to remain in India they came solely for business reasons
False
British society and the Indian upper classes often mixed in social events.
False
Christian missionaries were not able to exert much influence in many non-western colonies
False
European colonists felt that it was their duty to help colonies maintain their cultural identity.
False
French rule was imposed on Morocco by military force
False
Imperialist nations created feelings of pride among colonized people
False
In the Sino-Japanese War, Japan fought China over independence for Vietnam
False
Industrialism forced an empire to concentrate on creating jobs and materials within its ruling country.
False
Japan was the second Asian country to industrialize, China was the first.
False
Liberia became a German colony in 1847
False
Morocco's location deep inside the Sahara Desert made it an unlikely choice for a colony
False
Nationalism was the root of imperialistic action during the late 18 and early 1900's
False
Nationalist feeling had little effect on larger more powerful countries
False
South Africa became a British colony when the Boers took over.
False
The Gold Coast became a Portuguese colony
False
The Italians wanted to take over Sudan and make it a protectorate
False
The Suez Canal is important because it it gave ship captains a direct route from the Atlantic to Pacific
False
The educational system that Britain set up in India was for Europeans only
False
The only French colony in Africa was Senegal
False
The people of Morocco treated Sultan Moulay Abd al-Hafid as a national hero for saving the nation from its greatest enemies
False
War over Samoa Islands was avoided when Germany withdrew its interests
False
When British government finally took control of India, it united the entire country under direct rule
False
Imperialism if the 19th century led to the concentration of power in the early 20th century
True.
Tunis became a French protectorate ruled by its Turkish governor
True
According to the new Japanese Constitution, every man and woman had the right to vote
False
After Meiji Restoration, the Japanese class system became more rigid
False
Algiers welcomed French rule, and never rebelled against it
False
The Untied States removed Spanish control form the Philippines, the defeated Filipinos fighting for independence
True
The first Europeans to colonize South Africa were the Dutch
True
To raise money, the ruler of Egypt decided to sell stock on the Suez Canal.
True
A sphere of influence is an area where one nation has a special interest.
True
Algiers was originally a Muslim state and part of the Ottoman Empire
True
British schools in India taught Western Ideas and beliefs
True
By agreement, France would not interfere with Great Britain's plans in North Africa, If Britain would not interfere with France's plans
True
During the late 1800's, Europeans started to move inland in order to control the sources of the products they sold
True
Henry Stanley explored large portions of central Africa during his search for Doctor Livingstone
True
In an effort to modernize quickly, Japan copied many Western ideas and institutions
True
Indian Muslims believed that British rule protected them from violence
True
King Leopold II of Belgium created a private colony in the Congo
True
Places along the West African coast that had once been involved in slave trade turned to trade other kinds of products
True
Rapid population growth caused many Europeans to emigrate to the colonies to find jobs.
True
Siam's clever diplomatic maneuvers enabled it to remain independent.
True
The British East india Company controlled much of India throughout the mid-1800's
True
The Meiji Restoration meant the end of shogunate and a return to rule by the emperor
True
