Which of the following was not an economic motive for imperialism?

All were economic motives for imperialism.

Which of the following explains why British turned to trading opium in China?

Mass opium addiction proved profitable.

The main issue of the Russo-Japanese War was....

that Japan refused to allow Russians to enter their country.

Why were Americans initially opposed to the idea of colonization?

Because they wanted to remain isolated.

How did the idea of Social Darwinism affect the spread of European imperialism?

Increased: Belief that white Europeans were superior.

Which was not a reason Europeans wanted to colonize Southeast Asia?

They needed to assimilate the Chinese people.

The US issued the open door policy (1899-1900) primarily to...

secure equal trade opportunities in China.

What was the main goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

To expel all foreigners from China.

The Opium War was important to the British because.....

they could continue selling opium to Chinese for silver.

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1
A policy where a country increases it's power by controlling other areas of the world.
Imperialism
Capitalism
Militarism
Nationalism
2
US Secretary of State John Jay's policy; equal trade with China was called.....
Occupy China
Open Door
Tax Free
Free Commerce
3
Which dynasty was responsible for Europeans taking advantage of China in the late 1800's?
Qing
Yuan
Qin
Song
4
The "White man's burden" refers to........
All of the above
The cost of creating and supporting an empire.
Need for Christians to undermine Islam in Africa and Asia.
Moral duty of the West to civilize the rest of the world.
5
What did Great Britain call the India colony?
The Brightest Jewel
Jewel of the Crown
Money Maker
Cinderella Story
6
What type of land makes up much of France's imperial holdings in Africa?
Rainforest
Mountains
Desert
Sahel
7
Which of the following was not an economic motive for imperialism?
Cheap raw materials were needed to sustain industry.
All were economic motives for imperialism.
Overseas colonies offered a haven for surplus populations.
Overseas colonies offered markets for manufactured goods.
8
Why did the British government consider Egypt so important to the empire?
It wasn't that important.
Control of the Nile river.
Control of the Suez canal.
Control of historical landmarks.
9
At what meeting were the African territories divided among the colonist?
Estates general
Columbian exchange
Berlin conference
Congress of vienna
10
Which was the first European country to colonize Africa?
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belgium
11
Which of the following explains why British turned to trading opium in China?
Mass opium addiction proved profitable.
British direct rule would be easier over stoned population.
British monarchs wanted to share benefits of opium.
There was no other commodity China needed.
12
The main issue of the Russo-Japanese War was....
that Japan refused to allow Russians to enter their country.
that the Russians didn't like Japanese food.
the trading privileges in the Chinese province of Manchuria.
there were no issues between Russia and Japan.
13
Why were Americans initially opposed to the idea of colonization?
Because they wanted to remain isolated.
Because they were once colonized.
Because they already controlled too much land.
None of the above.
14
When a colony gains its independence from an imperialistic country they need to establish.....
none of the above.
Trade routes.
Self-Rule government.
an army.
15
An area that is under the control of another country is called a......
colony.
region.
federation.
protectorate.
16
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?
None of the above.
Mediterranean and Red Sea
Mediterranean and Indian Ocean
Mediterranean and Black Sea
17
Which country was not part of French Indochina?
Vietnam
China
Laos
Cambodia
18
Who attempted to build the Cape to Cairo railroad?
Henry Stanley
Karl Peters
David Livingstone
Cecil Rhodes
19
The Japanese remember Commodore Perry annually by......
None of the above
the Black Ship Festival.
repeating stories and oral traditions.
reenacting historical events.
20
_{How did the idea of Social Darwinism affect the spread of European imperialism?}
Decreased: Europeans felt it was against Christian beliefs.
Increased: Belief that white Europeans were superior.
It had no effect.
Increased: Europeans needed raw materials for products.
21
Which was not a reason Europeans wanted to colonize Southeast Asia?
They needed to assimilate the Chinese people.
Because of its diverse animal population.
They needed a trade route to China.
Because of its tropical agriculture.
22
Identify the two African countries that remained independent during the Age of Imperialism.
Liberia and South Africa
Liberia and Kenya
Liberia and Mali
Liberia and Ethiopia
23
Between 1870 and 1914, European countries tried to take control of Africa, wanted resources.
Not enough information
False
None of the above
True
24
Which European country imperialized India?
Australia
California
China
Britain
25
Imperialism eventually led to WWI and WWII.
True
False
The jury is still out.
Not enough information
26
At which historical location did the Boxer Rebellion take place?
Tiananmen Square
Great Wall of China
The Forbidden City
Taj Mahal
27
The US issued the open door policy (1899-1900) primarily to...
secure equal trade opportunities in China.
force China to change it's immigration policies.
allow the Chinese to go wherever they wanted.
bring democratic government to Chinese people.
28
What was the main goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
To make boxing the main sport in China.
So that China was the main producer of boxes in the world.
There was no Boxer Rebellion; it was a hoax.
To expel all foreigners from China.
29
America's policies made a move from ___ to ___ during the late 1800's.
Socialism to Communism
Isolationism to Imperialism
Communism to Socialism
Nationalism to Isolationism
30
The Opium War was important to the British because.....
port cities in China were wanted by the British.
they could continue selling opium to Chinese for silver.
it was a step toward taking over the Chinese coast.
they wanted access to more silks and porcelain.

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