World History B- Lesson 5/Unit 1
What was the purpose of the Chinese group that became known as the Boxers?
to rally the Chinese people against foreign domination
What was the Congo Free State?
a colony in central Africa under the control of King Leopold II of Belgium
Which most accurately describes New Imperialism?
colonial expansion by European countries, the United States, and the Empire of Japan that occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Which names the policy of remaining separate from the affairs of other countries or groups?
isolationism
Which choices correctly characterize the nature of eugenics work done by Germans in southwest Africa? Select all that apply.
the implementation of medical experiments on some Africans the prohibition of intermarriage between Germans and Africans the use of concentration camps to extract forced labor from Africans
What is Social Darwinism?
the theory that the principle of natural selection applies to humans as well as animals and plants
At which battle did the Duke of Wellington defeat Napoleon?
Battle of Waterloo
Which was a main cause of conflict between Britain and China in the mid-19th century?
Britain imported Indian opium into China to break into the Chinese trade market.
Why do some Indians blame the British for the numerous famines that struck Bengal and other parts of India in the18th and 19th centuries?
British colonial rulers overtaxed peasants and did not maintain government grain reserves for times of famine.
Which offers one reason for how industrialization led to imperialism?
British factories required vast amounts of raw materials for producing goods.
What happened at Amritsar in 1919?
British troops fired into a crowd of nonviolent Indian protestors, killing hundreds of them.
What policies led to the Boxer Rebellion? Select all that apply.
Christian missionary activity caused tensions with traditional Chinese culture. Japanese and European spheres of influence gave foreigners special privileges.
How did Europeans use the idea of eugenics to justify colonization and imperialism?
Europeans believed that their racial superiority validated their right to take over the land and resources of other cultures.
How did Europeans justify controlling territory around the world?
Europeans believed their culture was superior to that of other societies.
Which identifies the conflict that arose over rubber production in the Belgian Congo?
Global demand for rubber and a lust for personal wealth led to forced labor and violations of the human rights of the Congolese.
How did the Enlightenment influence the American and French Revolutions?
Ideas about natural rights philosophy caused people to question and overthrow monarchy in favor of representative governments.
What was the Sepoy Rebellion?
Indian soldiers employed by the British rose up against colonial British rule in the mid-19th century.
How did the German military respond to the uprising of the Herero and Namaqua nations?
It crushed the uprising and began a campaign of genocide against Herero and Nama people.
What attempts have European imperial powers made in the 20th century to address the atrocities committed in colonies throughout the world? Select all that apply.
Many European nations choose to deny colonial atrocities occurred by burning incriminating documents and altering records. Many European nations justify their actions by detailing the internal improvements colonies went through to become civilized.
How did Napoleon's conquest affect Europe?
Many Germanic territories were united for the first time in history.
Which identifies the effect that Napoleon had on history?
Napoleon spread the philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution throughout Europe.
What were some effects of the Seven Years' War? Select all that apply.
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Which describes the conflict that arose over rubber production in the Congo Free State?
The Belgian ruler used forced labor, torture, and mutilation to manage his rubber empire.
Which explains the effects of the Congress of Vienna?
The Congress of Vienna's establishment of the Concert of Europe became a model for the League of Nations and the United Nations.
What led to the Boxer Rebellion?
The Open Door policy led other nations to carve out spheres of influence in China, leading to condemnation of the imperialists.
Which option evaluates how imperialism influenced Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America?
The adoption of European religions and languages replaced indigenous cultures in colonies around the world.
Which explains the decline of Japan's isolationism?
Western cultures forced treaties on Japan that would open its ports and end its imposed trade limitations and isolationism.
What was the British Raj?
the British government that controlled India until the end of World War II
