Why were colonies important during the early 1900's?

natural resources were needed for factors

Which countries formed the Allied Powers for World War 1?

United States, France, Great Britain, and Russia

What was the common route used by ships sailing from England to Australia?

south to Cape of Good Hope then to Indian Ocean

What happened to Germany after WW!?

Germany was forced to pay for the war

What happened to the ethnic groups when Austria-Hungary was divided?

They were able to gain independence.

an agreement among countries to unite for a common cause

Which group formed the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

What happened to Austria-Hungary at the end of WW!?

divided into two separate countries

How costly was World War 1 in regards to human lives?

22 million people lost their lives

How did nationalism play a part in European's competition to colonize Africa?

Having colonies made countries feel superior and successful.

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1
Why were colonies important during the early 1900's?
international trade
natural resources were needed for factors
colonies were not important
feed growing populations
2
Which two countries controlled most of Africa in the early 20th century?
Belgium and Netherlands
Spain and Italy
Great Britain and France
Germany and Portugal
3
What brought World War 1 to an end?
Treaty of France
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty Between Two Wars
Treaty of World War 1
4
Which countries formed the Allied Powers for World War 1?
Japan, Germany, Italy
France, Great Britain, Germany
Ottoman Empire, United States, and France
United States, France, Great Britain, and Russia
5
What type of people were the first British colonist in Australia?
prisoners
conquistadors
captains
sailors
6
The Ottoman Empire...
was also called Turkey.
was part of Russia.
did not exist before World War 1.
included Germany.
7
What was the common route used by ships sailing from England to Australia?
south to Cape of Good Hope then to Indian Ocean
through the Panama Canal then to Indian Ocean
due north to Arctic Circle
around the Strait of Magellan
8
Which country entered World War 1 in 1917 ?
France
Great Britain
Germany
United States
9
What happened to Germany after WW!?
Germany was divided into two regions
Germany was forced to pay for the war
there were no changes
Germany was united with France
10
Who claimed Australia for Great Britain?
the Prince of Wales
Christopher Columbus
Captain James Cook
George 111
11
What happened to the ethnic groups when Austria-Hungary was divided?
They were forced to move to other countries.
They were able to gain independence.
They were taken as prisoners.
They were made leaders of Austria.
12
Define: alliance.
when nations break an agreement
when two countries are trading with each other
when two country makes an agreement to fight
an agreement among countries to unite for a common cause
13
Which group formed the Central Powers?
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Japan, Germany, Italy
Ottoman Empire, Germany, United States
14
When did World War 1 take place?
1900-1950
1914-1918
1914-2000
1500-1550
15
^{Which country was blamed for World War 1?}
Germany
United Kingdom
Belguim
France
16
Which coast of Australia did Captain James Cook claim for England in 1770?
west
east
north
south
17
What happened to Austria-Hungary at the end of WW!?
remained united
joined with Germeny as one country
divided into two separate countries
divided into four countries
18
How costly was World War 1 in regards to human lives?
100,000 lost their lives
22 million people lost their lives
1000 people lost their lives
2,2000 people lost their lives
19
How did nationalism play a part in European's competition to colonize Africa?
Smaller colonies wanted more land to grow crops.
There was a need to civilize the world.
Having colonies made countries feel superior and successful.
Missionaries wanted to spread religion.
20
Which war was a conflict of militarism and nationalism in the late 20th century?
World War 2
World War 1
Vietnam War
Civil War

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Scramble for Africa

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Scramble for Africa

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Why were colonies important during the early 1900's?
international trade
natural resources were needed for factors
colonies were not important
feed growing populations
2
Which two countries controlled most of Africa in the early 20th century?
Belgium and Netherlands
Spain and Italy
Great Britain and France
Germany and Portugal
3
What brought World War 1 to an end?
Treaty of France
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty Between Two Wars
Treaty of World War 1
4
Which countries formed the Allied Powers for World War 1?
Japan, Germany, Italy
France, Great Britain, Germany
Ottoman Empire, United States, and France
United States, France, Great Britain, and Russia
5
What type of people were the first British colonist in Australia?
prisoners
conquistadors
captains
sailors
6
The Ottoman Empire...
was also called Turkey.
was part of Russia.
did not exist before World War 1.
included Germany.
7
What was the common route used by ships sailing from England to Australia?
south to Cape of Good Hope then to Indian Ocean
through the Panama Canal then to Indian Ocean
due north to Arctic Circle
around the Strait of Magellan
8
Which country entered World War 1 in 1917 ?
France
Great Britain
Germany
United States
9
What happened to Germany after WW!?
Germany was divided into two regions
Germany was forced to pay for the war
there were no changes
Germany was united with France
10
Who claimed Australia for Great Britain?
the Prince of Wales
Christopher Columbus
Captain James Cook
George 111
11
What happened to the ethnic groups when Austria-Hungary was divided?
They were forced to move to other countries.
They were able to gain independence.
They were taken as prisoners.
They were made leaders of Austria.
12
Define: alliance.
when nations break an agreement
when two countries are trading with each other
when two country makes an agreement to fight
an agreement among countries to unite for a common cause
13
Which group formed the Central Powers?
United States, France, Great Britain
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Japan, Germany, Italy
Ottoman Empire, Germany, United States
14
When did World War 1 take place?
1900-1950
1914-1918
1914-2000
1500-1550
15
^{Which country was blamed for World War 1?}
Germany
United Kingdom
Belguim
France
16
Which coast of Australia did Captain James Cook claim for England in 1770?
west
east
north
south
17
What happened to Austria-Hungary at the end of WW!?
remained united
joined with Germeny as one country
divided into two separate countries
divided into four countries
18
How costly was World War 1 in regards to human lives?
100,000 lost their lives
22 million people lost their lives
1000 people lost their lives
2,2000 people lost their lives
19
How did nationalism play a part in European's competition to colonize Africa?
Smaller colonies wanted more land to grow crops.
There was a need to civilize the world.
Having colonies made countries feel superior and successful.
Missionaries wanted to spread religion.
20
Which war was a conflict of militarism and nationalism in the late 20th century?
World War 2
World War 1
Vietnam War
Civil War