Chapter 27&28 Imperialism

Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of Muhammad Ali of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

planted cash crops to strengthen the economy at expense of the peasants, took over territory in Syria and Arabia

Question 2

Form of Control: Independent but less developed country controlled by private business interests rather than governments

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Economic Imperialism

Question 3

Form of Control example: Congo

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Colony

Question 4

Indian nationalist organization with Hindu leadership represented the interests of all Indians pursuing independence?

Accepted Answer

Indian National Congress

Question 5

What name refers to the path taken by the Boers after being forced out of South Africa by the British?

Accepted Answer

The Great Trek

Question 6

Which of the following are reasons for political instability in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Caudillo Tradition, Debt to European nations, Peonage System

Question 7

Which of the following were barriers faced by Europeans as they tried to imperialize Africa?

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non-navigable rivers prevented Europeans from the interior of Africa, Europeans were dying from diseases like malaria

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Sepoy Rebellion?

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was caused by British insensitivity to Indian culture

Question 9

Form of Control: A country or territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power

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Protectorate

Question 10

Which of the following are associated with the Boer War?

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the British used concentration camps, the Boers fought using guerilla tactics, was an example of total war fought over diamonds and gold

Question 11

Form of Control: a country or a territory governed internally by a foreign power

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Colony

Question 12

SA: Explain the main goal of the Berlin Conference and how Africa was impacted by the event.

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Divide up Africa to enjoy the spoils of natural resources, Ease Tensions within European nations, Set rules for further annexations in Africa

Question 13

Why did the British begin to sell opium in China?

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British hoped to weaken Chinese society and culture, wanted to correct the unfavorable balance of trade, Surplus on the market since it had been outlawed in England

Question 14

The discovery of what natural resources increased European interest in Persia?

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oil

Question 15

Resistance occurred because despite increases in rice production, consumption amongst the people dropped...Which one?

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Indochina

Question 16

Which Mexican President terrorized non-supporters and issued "Order and Progress" to push reforms on the people?

Accepted Answer

Diaz

Question 17

Which of the following are ways Africans are diverse?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 18

SA: Explain at least two reasons the United States was invested in building the Panama Canal.

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Connect Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, World Trade Power, Two Ocean Front Navy, Protect US interests in Caribbean and Pacific

Question 19

Which of the following are elements of the Open Door Policy?

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the USA was afraid of being shut out of trade in China, stated that China was not open for colonization

Question 20

Form of Control: An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

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Sphere of Influence

Question 21

Form of Control example: Egypt

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Protectorate

Question 22

What is associated with Direct Rule?

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Paternalism, Assimilation, Develop Future Leaders

Question 23

Form of Control Example: British East India Company and India before the Raj.

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Economic Imperialism

Question 24

What is associated with Indirect Rule?

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develop future leaders, limited self-rule

Question 25

Which of the following Mexican political figures served as president?

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Benito Juarez, Santa Anna, Porfirio Diaz

Question 26

Which of the following is not accurate about the French invasion of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The French were interested in Mexico for its oil wealth

Question 27

What is the best definition of imperialism?

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when a dominant country takes control over a subordinate country

Question 28

Which of the following contributed to the United States becoming the "Colossus of the North?"

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Building the Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary

Question 29

Form of Control Example: China

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Sphere of Influence

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Taiping Rebellion?

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Was a reflection of growing nationalism in China

Question 31

Which of the following represents aspects of the Meiji Era?

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Industrialization strengthened Japan's military, Westernization and Modernization, Japan used imperialism in China and Korea

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of Social Darwinism?

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supports the racist belief of European superiority, was used by Europeans to justify imperialism and exploitation, incorporated Charles Darwin’s idea of “survival of the fittest”

Question 33

Which of the following are reasons why the Ottoman Empire began to lose power?

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failed to modernize and keep up with the rest of the world, began to lose land to nationalist movements

Question 34

Which of the following were characteristics of the Meiji Reform movement in Japan?

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westernization and modernization, invested in the building of better infrastructure like railroads

Question 35

Which of the following remained independent?

Accepted Answer

Siam

Question 36

What country forcibly opened up Japan to trade during the Age of Imperialism?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 37

Britain was the imperial power of?

Accepted Answer

Malayan Peninsula, India

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