Why did Sepoys refuse to open British issued cartridges for their weapons?

Pork/Cow fat coating against their religion

What is the sphere of influence?

An area where a person/country has the power to affect events

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

Europeans divided Africa w/o consulting African leaders

What is the concept of Social Darwinism?

Some people are genetically better suited to succeed

What was the goal of eugenics?

To declare that there was a "superior race" under the guise of science.

Dutch settlers who became farmers in S. Africa in the 1600's

The Roosevelt corollary purpose was to

Intervene in Latin America to maintain order and stability for the U.S.

colonial gov't-local elites removed-new leaders installed

A representative who ruled a colony in the King's name

The White Mans burden refers to

Europeans civilizing non-Europeans

The extension of a nation's power over other lands.

What was the result of the Boer War?

The British seized control of South Africa from the Dutch and Zulu

What is the definition for "Indigenous?"

Born in, growing naturally in a particular region.

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1
Why did Sepoys refuse to open British issued cartridges for their weapons?
They were lazy
Pork/Cow fat coating against their religion
Refused to work until they recieved better rights
Hated the British
2
What is the sphere of influence?
All the above
An area where a person/country has the power to affect events
a country that doesnt take part in world affairs
An area where their is no rule
3
What disease did the drug Quinine treat that allowed further exploration into Africa?
Influenza
Athlete's Foot
Malaria
Small Pox
4
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
Europeans divided Africa w/o consulting African leaders
There was less fighting between Africans and Europeans
Africans expressed their suggestions for better relations
France and Britain agreed to jointly govern their colonies
5
Who discovered vulcanization?
Thomas Bridgestone
Enrico Pirelli
Charles Goodyear
Jacob Michelin
6
What oceans connect through the Panama canal
Indian and Atlantic
Atlantic and Pacific
7
What kind of protest did Gandhi encourage his supporters to use?
Non-violent
He didn't care as long as the job got done.
Violent
8
How does Henry Stanley greet David Livingstone, upon finding him by Lake Taganyika?
"You are David Livingstone, correct?"
"Livingstone, is that you?"
"I FOUND YOU!"
"Dr.Livingstone, I presume?"
9
Who declared Dollar Diplomacy?
McKinley
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
10
What is the concept of Social Darwinism?
Social classes should be eliminated
Wealthy should give back to their communities
Some people are genetically better suited to succeed
Evolution caused everyone to be equally capable of success
11
What was the goal of eugenics?
To increase the population.
For the economy to grow.
To declare that there was a "superior race" under the guise of science.
To help Native people adjust to new norms of living.
12
Who were the Boers?
Europeans who came to S. Africa for diamonds and gold.
Descendants of the Zulu Tribe
British settlers who founded the Union of South Africa.
Dutch settlers who became farmers in S. Africa in the 1600's
13
The Roosevelt corollary purpose was to
Support continued European influence in the region
Intervene in Latin America to maintain order and stability for the U.S.
14
The British East India Company controlled most of what Country?
China
India
America
Europe
15
Direct rule
Local Rulers left in charge, colony ran at a distance
colonial gov't-local elites removed-new leaders installed
16
Where is the Suez Canal?
China
America
England
Egypt
17
What is a Viceroy?
A representative who ruled a colony in the King's name
A ship crew member
A man who owned his own business
A slave
18
I am the leader of Belgium who pioneered the Belgian Congo. Who am I?
Franz Ferdinand
King Louis XVI
King Leopold II
King James VI
19
The White Mans burden refers to
The burden of ending Imperialism
Asians civilizing non-Asians
Africans civilizing non-Africans
Europeans civilizing non-Europeans
20
What is imperialism?
The study of Darth Vader.
The extension of a nation's power over other lands.
The declaration of war against smaller countries.
The connection of two countries by Treaty.
21
What was the result of the Boer War?
South Africa became independent
The British seized control of South Africa from the Dutch and Zulu
The Dutch seized control of South Africa from the British
There were no boers left in South Africa
22
What two bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea
Red Sea and Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf
23
What resource was most desired in the Belgian Congo?
gold
water
rubber
diamonds
24
Progressive President known for his square deal and big stick imperial policy.
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
William H.Taft
Seward Folly
25
What is the definition for "Indigenous?"
Very giving, as if born with plenty of money
A group of people born around the same time.
None of the above
Born in, growing naturally in a particular region.

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