One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was that?

The British government tightened its control over India

When the trade union movement began in Britain, the strike was an illegal action taken against

factory owners by union workers

What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?

Europeans demand of the growth of cash crops, such as cotton

How did indirect control compare to direct control?

Indirect control allowed limited self-rule

What was the Industrial Revolution?

increased output of machine-made goods

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

Europeans divided up Africa into colonies w/o Africa present

What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?

Direct control caused more loss of cultural identity

Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?

It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies

Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?

Egypt could not pay its foreign debt

Which of the following did NOT improve as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

preservation of the environment

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1
Which best describes national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century
ancient
unnaturally imposed
geographically logical
traditionally established
2
An entrepreneur is a type of
business person
scientist
personal secretary
inventor
3
In the 1700s, the process of enclosure tended to increase
farming efficiency
the use of the broadcast method of seeding
the amount of common land available for grazing
farmers' reliance on a single cash crop
4
The major source of wealth in Africa was the continent's agricultural resources
False
True
5
One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was that?
The British government tightened its control over India
British stopped trying to convert Indians to Christianity
The British Easy India Company went bankrupt
British officials became sensitive to the needs of Indians
6
Belgian settlers in South Africa were known as Boers
False
True
7
The sepoys were
Bengal Hindus
Sikh civil servants
Indian soldiers
Mughal princes
8
What are of Africa had no British holdings?
Northeast Africa
Southeast Africa
Southwest Africa
Northwest Africa
9
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired all of the following EXCEPT
Puerto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Hawai'i
10
When the trade union movement began in Britain, the strike was an illegal action taken against
union workers by factory owners
factory owners by union workers
child laborers by factory owners
non-union workers by union workers
11
Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?
North America
Europe
Africa
Australia
12
What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites
Most of the farm land was used for mining
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies
Europeans demand of the growth of cash crops, such as cotton
13
How did indirect control compare to direct control?
Indirect control allowed limited self-rule
Indirect control excluded local government officials
Indirect control used the European styles of government only
Indirect control required more support from foreign nations
14
What was the Industrial Revolution?
increased land by wealthy landowners
increased output of machine-made goods
widespread use of child labor in factories
increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s
15
The theory of Social Darwinism was used to attack the actions/beliefs of European imperialists
True
False
16
Who defended the free-market system of capitalism in the book, The Wealth of Nations?
William Wilberforce
John Stuart Mill
Adam Smith
Jeremy Betham
17
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
African leaders voiced their ideas for better relations
There was less fighting between Africans and Europeans
France & Britain agreed to rule their colonies together
Europeans divided up Africa into colonies w/o Africa present
18
The Boer War was fought between the Zulu and the Boers
False
True
19
Which of the small cities showed the most population growth between 1800 and 1850?
Birmingham
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Liverpool
20
Which of the following was the basis of direct control?
reliance on existing political leaders
the goal of developing future leaders
paternalism
keeping local rules
21
With which of the following is Karl Marx most closely associated?
utilitarianism
socialism
trade unionism
communism
22
On which continent did a British colony extend farther north than Great Britain?
Asia
North America
South America
Europe
23
What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?
Management methods would have no effect on cultural identity
Direct control caused more loss of cultural identity
Indirect control caused more loss of cultural identity
Both methods caused some loss of cultural identity
24
What was the goal of direct control?
limited self-rule
to use local government officials
assimilation
to develop future leaders
25
The main difference between European colonies and protectorates in Africa had to do with their
governments
levels of technology
social organizations
economies
26
Which of the following was a result of the agricultural revolution?
Landowners experimented with new agricultural methods
Enclosures became landmarks of wealthy landowners
Many small farmers became tenant farmers or moved to cities
All of the above
27
What was true of indirect control?
It had limited self-rule
Foreign officials were brought in to rule
German colonies used it
Government institutions were based only on European styles
28
What event BEST illustrates geopolitics - an interest in taking land for strategic purposes?
Sepoy Mutiny
Crimean War
Maji Maji Rebellion
Boer War
29
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism
It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies
India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain
It had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
30
All of the following were causes of the Sepoy Mutiny EXCEPT
resentment of British rule
religious beliefs
nationalism
famine
31
Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?
France traded control of the canal for control of Nigeria
Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden
The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders
Egypt could not pay its foreign debt
32
Which of the following did NOT improve as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
living conditions for the average worker
educational opportunities
preservation of the environment
affordability of consumer goods
33
Which of the following is a true comparison of the two maps?
The railroad system in 1890 carried goods farther distances
The railroad system in 1890 has 205,334 more miles of track
All the above
The railroad system in 1840 was less developed than 1890
34
The Suez Canal was built through the combined efforts of the
French and British
Russians and Persians
French and Egyptians
Egyptians and Perisans
35
In 1884 & 1885, 14 Africa nations met at the Berlin Conference to discuss the future of Africa
False
True

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