The 'White Man's Burden' referred to :

Industrialized nations should civilize Africa & Asia

The 'Open Door' policy, proposed by US Secretary of State, John Hay was:

Policy to insure 'equal trade' to China

A war between America and the Spanish over Cuba and the Philippines

What was the tragedy of the Congo during this period?

exploitation from the Belgian king Leopold II for resources

colonial gov't which local rulers maintain their positions

An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment

What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

British government took direct control of India

What did the Open Door Policy establish?

Equal open trade in China for all

What was Social Darwinism?

the idea that the strongest and richest survive

Both the Sepoy Mutiny & The Boxer Rebellion were:

Nationalist rebellions against foreigners

What were the motives for Imperialism?

Natural resources, new markets, nationalism & racism

The spark to the Sepoy Rebellion

Indian soldiers being forced to use cartridges with animal fat

The Sepoy Mutiny was rebellion against British rule over:

disregard for religon/culture of Indian soldiers

colonial gov't-local elites removed-new from mother country

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1
What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
Create athletic programs for young people
Establish a capitalist government
Reduce foreign influence
Bring about the end of the Qing Dynasty
2
The items in the box, are ALL forms of:
Imperialism
The 'White Man's Burden'
Nationalism
Industrialization
3
The 'White Man's Burden' referred to :
Industrialized nations should civilize Africa & Asia
none of above
The burden of responsibility to provide for one's family
The responsibility of European people to work hard
4
The 'Open Door' policy, proposed by US Secretary of State, John Hay was:
recognition of the need for an improved alarm system
Foreign policy to open US trade in Japan
freedom of immigration into the United States
Policy to insure 'equal trade' to China
5
Spanish American war
A war between America and the Spanish over Cuba and the Philippines
Spanish are great fighters
Cuba won the war
Jews vs germans
6
The sepoys were:
Bengal Hindus
British Muslims
Indian soldiers
Mughal princes
7
What was the tragedy of the Congo during this period?
civil wars
sickness/plague
exploitation from the Belgian king Leopold II for resources
wars over territory
8
Indirect rule
colonial gov't which local rulers maintain their positions
not sufficient
When Direct TV goes out of business
not steady; wavering
9
Sphere of Influence
gaving a part of your country
the western countries
An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment
let them make colonies
10
What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Rights for Indians increased
British government took direct control of India
Sepoys/ Indian government took control
Indians gained independence
11
Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?
Great Britain
Spain
Any African State
Belgium
12
In 1884, 14 European countries met to discuss the division of Africa at the -
German Confederation
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Berlin
Berlin Conference
13
Which territories did the U.S gain during imperialism?
Tokyo and Nebraska
Alaska and Australia
Hawaii and Philippines
Berlin and Paris
14
What did the Open Door Policy establish?
Free trade in Cuba
Equal open trade in China for all
Allowed Americans to freely walk in and out of the White House
Closed off trade with China
15
Who was the leader of Ethiopia who defeated the invading Italian army?
David Livingstone
Menelik II
Shaka
Samore Toure
16
The Opium Wars were:
Over England's import of Opium to China
All of the above
China's response to British interference
fought between England & China
17
What was Social Darwinism?
the idea that the strongest and richest survive
the idea that we should help the poor
the idea that poverty is genetic
the idea that only the strongest animals survive in the wild
18
Both the Sepoy Mutiny & The Boxer Rebellion were:
strikes for better wages
Religious uprisings
attempts to force a coup
Nationalist rebellions against foreigners
19
Which religion did the Europeans feel they had to convert native Africans and Asians to?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
20
Why were Filipino rebels upset after the U.S took control of the Phillippines?
They wanted to trade
They wanted their independence
They wanted Spain to control them
They wanted to become a US state
21
What were the motives for Imperialism?
Natural resources, new markets, nationalism & racism
Nationalism
New markets, nationalism & racism
Natural resources & racism
22
What was the territory that was annexed because of sugar plantation owners
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Britain
23
Which of the following is NOT a reason behind European Impearialism?
Religious/Humanitarian beliefs
Social Darwinism
Nationalism/political
Sovereignty
24
King of Belgium who set up a colony in the Congo to exploit workers and natural resources
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Matthew Perry
Leopold II
Cecil Rhodes
25
Annexation means to:
Claim land
Eat spaghetti for each meal due to religious purposes
Add on to your existing land
Legally remove land from someones farm for punishment
26
The spark to the Sepoy Rebellion
The discovery of diamonds in India
Indian soldiers being forced to use cartridges with animal fat
none of the above
The British were too generous with the Indians
27
The Sepoy Mutiny was rebellion against British rule over:
better pay for Indian soldiers
Better benefits for Indian soldiers
disregard for religon/culture of Indian soldiers
disregard for overtime hours/pay for Indian soldiers
28
Direct rule
colonial gov't-local elites removed-new from mother country
a composition that tells a story
gov't in which one person has total power
A free ruler from Direct TV
29
By 1914, Liberia and Ethiopia were the only countries free from the Europeans.
False
True
30
What European country colonized the Congo?
Belgium
Great Britian
France
Germany
31
The British East India Company controlled India before it was under direct control of Britain.
False
True

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