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McGraw W.H. Chap. 25 The Reach of Imperialism, 1800~1914
McGraw W.H. Chap. 25 The Reach of Imperialism, 1800~1914
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1
Citizens of the colonies probably preferred indirect rule over direct rule because
foreigners would not be living in their country.
the government would be more efficient.
there would be fewer changes to their way of life.
their taxes would be lower.
2
Nobel Prize-winning Indian author
Rabindranath Tagore
indirect rule
direct rule
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
3
The Indian National Congress
asked to share the governing process with the British.
demanded immediate independence from Britain.
was a railroad connection between Nepal and Bombay.
fought the Hindus.
4
Which of the following benefited from Diaz's dictatorial reign in Mexico?
foreign capitalists
small landowners
peasant workers
middle sectors
5
As a result of the _____________, Mexican citizens gained many rights and protections.
export
Panama
Roosevelt Corollary
Constitution of 1917
6
Europeans were interested in West Africa especially for its
rivers.
independence.
raw materials.
size.
7
Which segment of Latin American society grew as a result of the new prosperity?
middle sectors
military
Mexican elite
lower classes
8
The call for agrarian reform in Mexico led to
dollar diplomacy.
foreign land ownership.
the Roosevelt Corollary.
redistribution of land.
9
The major immediate cause of the Great Rebellion was
rivalry between Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
a disagreement between the sepoys and the Indian command.
revival and expansion of Indian nationalism.
a rumor that rifle cartridges were greased with cow fat and pig fat.
10
David Livingstone was a missionary and explorer whose information was often the basis for redrawn maps of Africa.
False
True
11
governors who ruled as a representative of a monarch
sepoys
British East India Company
Mohandas Gandhi
viceroys
12
Indian writer and poet
viceroys
Mohandas Gandhi
Rabindranath Tagore
British East India Company
13
Which of the following was a benefit of British rule in India?
equal rights
universal education
political stability
economic growth
14
What is one important reason that European nations met at the Berlin Conference?
The African countries wanted to be colonized by the European nations.
Otto von Bismarck wanted to be the leader of the European nations.
East Africa had the most natural resources of all of Africa.
European countries wanted to settle claims for lands in East Africa.
15
Annex means to form a new country with its own government.
False
True
16
Latin America experienced prosperity when it began to ___________ goods to Europe and the United States.
Francisco Madero
Panama
export
Roosevelt Corollary
17
waterway that connects the Mediterranean and Red seas
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Constitution of 1917
indirect rule
18
Henry Stanley stayed in Africa after David Livingstone died because
Livingstone paid him to stay.
he had planned to stay when he first made the trip.
there was no transportation back to his home.
he believed that Livingstone's work was important.
19
The__to the Monroe Doctrine stated that the US could intervene in Latin America countries that were guilty of misconduct
Roosevelt Corollary
Constitution of 1917
Francisco Madero
export
20
colonial government in which local officials are replaced by officials from the colonizing country
Rabindranath Tagore
direct rule
dollar diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
21
The United States used dollar diplomacy to
help pay for the Panama Canal.
increased the value of the dollar.
improve diplomatic relations in Mexico.
expand its economic influence in Latin America.
22
statement that claimed the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries guilty of misconduct
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Berlin Conference
Rabindranath Tagore
Suez Canal
23
Indigenous peoples are people who are native to a region.
False
True
24
British power actively involved in India's political and military affairs
Rabindranath Tagore
sepoys
British East India Company
viceroys
25
created guidelines for the colonization of Africa
Constitution of 1917
Berlin Conference
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
26
a political unit that depends on another government for its protection
indirect rule
racism
direct rule
protectorate
27
France was motivated to take over Vietnam by its economic ambitions as well as by
desire for Laos.
a sincere desire to help Vietnam.
a fear of Siam.
rivalry with Britain.
28
Britain bought Egypt's share in the Suez Canal because it would connect Britain with its interests in India.
False
True
29
As a result of the prosperity that came from increased exports, Latin America
became a target of aggressive Japanese traders.
did not need to industrialize its economy.
built bigger armies and engaged in civil wars.
saw a growth in the middle sectors of society.
30
King Leopold II of Belgium refused Henry Stanley's urging to help settle the Congo River Basin in Central Africa.
True
False
31
Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?
Britain and France were competing for control.
Europeans needed a ready source of labor.
Some African states needed outside help to survive.
West Africa had many useful raw materials.
32
colonial gov in which local elites are removed from power & replaced by new set of officials from the colonizing country
protectorate
indirect rule
direct rule
imperialism
33
document that set up a government led by a president and created land reforms in Mexico
Panama Canal
direct rule
Berlin Conference
Constitution of 1917
34
Under the reign of Porfirio Diaz,
a few wealthy families owned most of the land.
Mexico rejected all foreign investments.
land reforms were instituted in rural areas.
Francisco Madero was forced into exile.
35
colonial government in which local rulers keep their position of authority
Berlin Conference
Panama Canal
direct rule
indirect rule
36
colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status
racism
protectorate
indirect rule
imperialism
37
Indian independence leader
Rabindranath Tagore
British East India Company
sepoys
Mohandas Gandhi
38
The colonial takeover of Southeast Asia began with rivalry between which two nations?
United States and China
Vietnam and Burma
France and Britain
Japan and China
39
In the early 1900's, U.S. military forces were sent to Latin American countries to
protect U.S. interests.
capture Pancho Villa.
establish democracy.
prevent a civil war.
40
One reason the Great Rebellion did not succeed was that
Indian troops refused to fight against the British.
Hindus and Muslims could not work together.
the rifles and ammunition were contaminated.
sepoys refused to massacre women and children.
41
Porfirio Diaz was forced from power by ___________, who then attempted to reform Mexico's government.
Constitution of 1917
Panama
export
Francisco Madero
42
What was the immediate goal of the Indian National Congress?
a revolution embraced by both Hindus and Muslims
violent overthrow of British rule
a share in the governing process of India
independence for India and Pakistan
43
What happened as a result of the large Boer Farming settlements in South Africa?
war with Britain in which Britain won the territory
Boer farmers' takeover of Rhodes's diamond and gold mines
Europeans' loss of all holdings in South Africa
Zulus' defeat by the British
44
Which of the following renewed interest in Indian cultural life?
newspapers and books written in Indian languages
easy access to museums and historical sites
the emergence of English as the only official language
a new commissioner of Cultural Affairs
45
What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?
additional ideas for their own industries
languages and cultures to add to their own
more people to add to their population figures
raw materials for their industries and markets to sell their products
46
As a result of the Great Rebellion, the British Parliament
declared war on India
transferred the East India Company power directly to the British government
immediately gave India its independence
granted voting rights to all men over the age of 21
47
European nations began to search for new overseas colonies after 1880 to
bring the economic benefits of industrialization to underdeveloped nations.
promote a free exchange of ideas between Eastern and Western cultures
obtain raw materials for their industries & open markets for their products
find people who would work in European factories for low wages
48
To appease the Boers after the Boer War, the British agreed that
only whites and propertied Africans would vote.
Cecil Rhodes would remain head of the Cape Colony.
Boer women and children would not be held in detention camps.
there would be no further colonization of the African continent.
49
In 1903 Theodore Roosevelt supported a rebellion that allowed _________ to become a new nation.
Francisco Madero
Constitution of 1917
Roosevelt Corollary
Panama
50
Which class played a key role in resisting colonial rule in Southeast Asia?
elite ruling class
urban middle class
working class
peasant farmers
51
the extension of a nation's power over other lands
direct rule
protectorate
racism
imperialism
52
the belief that race determines a person's traits and capabilities
racism
direct rule
imperialism
indirect rule
53
Which statement best describes what life was like for Africans under European rule?
Life improved through education and skills training.
Africans saw little benefit from their hard work.
New farming methods improved crop yields.
Africans were forced to move to cities to prevent a revolt.
54
British explorer who helped develop the Congo River Basin
Henry Stanley
Rabindranath Tagore
Constitution of 1917
Berlin Conference
55
Central American waterway opened in 1914
Constitution of 1917
Berlin Conference
Rabindranath Tagore
Panama Canal
56
Indian soldiers hired by the British East India Company
Rabindranath Tagore
viceroys
sepoys
Mohandas Gandhi
57
Why did the United States fight so hard to defeat the Philippine guerrilla forces?
to protect Americans in the Philippines
to show Spain that the United States was in control
to gain a connection to the markets of China
to defeat the Japanese
58
policy of joining a country's economic foreign policy interests
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Rabindranath Tagore
Constitution of 1917
dollar diplomacy