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What did
NOT
happen as a result of the Opium War?
The treaty of Nanjing was signed
China gave up the island of Hong Kong
Britain stopped selling opium to China
China suffered a humiliating defeat
2
The major source of wealth in Africa was the continent's agricultural resources
True
False
3
The MAIN cause of the Taiping Rebellion was:
b. growing popular support to industrialize throughout China
d. to respond to unequal terms of foreign treaties
c. discontent peasants due to poverty and lack of govt aid
a. xenophobia (hatred of foreigners)
4
Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?
Australia
Europe
North America
Africa
5
The Meiji Restoration was:
When Commodore Perry forced Japan trade with the USA
A conflict fought between Japan and Russia in 1904-1905
The revolution in 1868 that returned the emperor to power
A member of the hereditary warrior class in feudal Japan.
6
Who is the opium war between?
China vs. Germany
China vs. France
China vs. England
Germany vs. France
7
What causes the Russo-Japanese war?
A long history of distrust between Russia and Japan
Rasputin influenced the Tsar leading him to declare war
Rivalry over territory in Korea and Manchuria
This was part of the World War 1 conflict
8
What was the Industrial Revolution?
increased land by wealthy landowners
widespread use of child labor in factories
increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s
increased output of machine-made goods
9
With which of the following is Karl Marx most closely associated?
trade unionism
socialism
utilitarianism
communism
10
Which best describes national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century
traditionally established
ancient
geographically logical
unnaturally imposed
11
All of the following were causes of the Sepoy Mutiny EXCEPT
famine
religious beliefs
resentment of British rule
nationalism
12
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism
India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain
It had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies
13
Which European country did Ethiopia fight?
Britain
France
Spain
Italy
14
A major goal of the Meiji Restoration was to:
give complete control to the emperor
become an industrialized nation
end foreign trade
give control to China
15
Who saved Ethiopia by purchasing Western weapons?
King Leopold
Ching Shin
Menelik the 2nd
Charles Dickens
16
Who defended the free-market system of capitalism in the book,
The Wealth of Nations?
Adam Smith
John Stuart Mill
William Wilberforce
Jeremy Betham
17
What was the goal of direct control?
assimilation
limited self-rule
to develop future leaders
to use local government officials
18
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
France & Britain agreed to rule their colonies together
Europeans divided up Africa into colonies w/o Africa present
There was less fighting between Africans and Europeans
African leaders voiced their ideas for better relations
19
The Treaty signed at the end of the First Opium War was the Treaty of .........
Peking
Hong Kong
Great Peace
Nanjing
20
On which continent did a British colony extend farther north than Great Britain?
Europe
Asia
North America
South America
21
What was true of indirect control?
Foreign officials were brought in to rule
German colonies used it
It had limited self-rule
Government institutions were based only on European styles
22
One result of the Opium War was that China?
Gained control of Hong Kong
Was divided into "spheres of influence"
Regained control of Manchuria
Adopted democratic reforms
23
Menelik II differed from other 19th-century African leaders because...
He established colonies in Africa for his own nation
He eagerly adopted European methods of Governing
He aggressively rebelled against European Imperialism.
He managed to maintain his nations independence
24
Why did the British win the First Opium War?
China had no army because it was invading India
Britain's alliance with Russia
more advanced weapons & industrial power
only Britain had gunpowder
25
The Suez Canal was built through the combined efforts of the
Russians and Persians
French and British
Egyptians and Perisans
French and Egyptians
26
The theory of Social Darwinism was used to attack the actions/beliefs of European imperialists
False
True
27
Which of the small cities showed the most population growth between 1800 and 1850?
Liverpool
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Birmingham
28
In 1884 & 1885, 14 Africa nations met at the Berlin Conference to discuss the future of Africa
True
False
29
By 1914, Liberia and Ethiopia were the only countries free from the Europeans.
True
False
30
The Boxer Rebellion had all of the following
except
It resulted from anti-christian sentiment
It was started by the Righteous Harmonious Feet
It resulted in the U.S. sending troops to China
Boxers were people who thought they were immune to bullets
31
One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was that?
The British Easy India Company went bankrupt
The British government tightened its control over India
British stopped trying to convert Indians to Christianity
British officials became sensitive to the needs of Indians
32
What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
Most of the farm land was used for mining
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites
Europeans demand of the growth of cash crops, such as cotton
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies
33
The sepoys were
Sikh civil servants
Bengal Hindus
Indian soldiers
Mughal princes
34
King Leopold II colonized the Congo so that he could
gain power
rule over a bigger empire
have slaves
acquire resources for his own wealth
35
The nation of Liberia was founded by freed American Slaves.
False
True
36
Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?
Egypt could not pay its foreign debt
Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden
The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders
France traded control of the canal for control of Nigeria
37
Which of the following is a true comparison of the two maps?
The railroad system in 1890 has 205,334 more miles of track
The railroad system in 1890 carried goods farther distances
All the above
The railroad system in 1840 was less developed than 1890
38
What was the most important product to come out of the Congo?
Sugar
Rubber
Opium
Diamonds
39
Who was the Ruler of The Belgian Congo? aka "Butcher of the Congo"
King Leopold II
King George II
King Leopold
King Francis
40
Which of the following was a result of the agricultural revolution?
Landowners experimented with new agricultural methods
Many small farmers became tenant farmers or moved to cities
Enclosures became landmarks of wealthy landowners
All of the above
