What is the best reason to explain why Europeans wanted control of the Middle East?

They wanted land for Suez Canal & oil access to support IR

The theory of Social Darwinism/superiority of western ways was sometimes used to

Justify Euro imperialism in late 19th century

Based on the quote, what importance did the building of the Suez Canal have on the world?

Linked Euro and Asian trade, was shortcut for boats

What was the "White Man's Burden"?

Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of the natives

How did the Sp-Amer war & gaining Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines impact America?

It into Amer. to the imperialist game & world power status.

Annexing Hawaii, the Open Door Policy, and building the Panama Canal were all motivated by

Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials

What was the Open Door Policy?

Proposal by USA that China would stay open for trade

Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?

to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade

Based on the quote and your knowledge of imperialism, what ignited the Opium Wars in China?

China banned opium, Britain declares war on China

Choose the correct interpretation of the political cartoon:

The US & Britain control much of the world & are worldpowers

One way in which the Zulu War, the Sepoy Rebellion, the Opium Wars are similar is that all

attempted to remove foreign influences

In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established mainly because the United States wanted to

warn Europe against any further colonization in Latin Amer.

The US foreign policy in Hawaii, China, the Philippines , and Panama was motivated by

Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials

Both political cartoons illustrate

Euro dividing up land without regard to colonized people

What was the Berlin Conference?

Meeting of European powers to divide up Africa

What motivated Japan to modernize beginning in the 1800s?

If Japan did not modernize, it could be conquered

The political cartoon could best be used to illustrate:

An example of British Imperialism

What does the cartoon suggest?

Imperialism had negative outcomes that impact Africa today

Which of the following is the best explanation of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857?

A revolt of Ind. soldiers; lead to India falling to British

How did new innovation and sciences aid in imperialism?

B/c of industrialization, Europeans had superior technology

Based on the document why was British rule considered a positive?

british brought political stability to land

Which reason below best explains why the Zulus lost to European powers?

The British had superior weapons & were able to overcome

The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the

domination of China by foreign powers

Choose the correct interpretation of the political cartoon below

US and GB control different hemispheres of the world

After the Opium Wars and the Treaty of Nanjing, how did the balance of trade change in China?

It shifted in favor of Britain & other imperialist nations

How does the picture relate to Imperialism?

Europeans wanted to build canals for shortcuts

Why did Japan imperialize in Asia?

To gain resources to help their newly industrialized econ..

Why was America able to force Japan to open up to trade? (Use knowledge and picture)

Japan didnt have army or tech to stop US from opening ports

Two objectives of imperialism were

spread Christianity & find resources and markets for goods

According to the political cartoon, what was King Leopold’s primary concern in the Congo?

To gain economic wealth from the lands

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1
What is the best reason to explain why Europeans wanted control of the Middle East?
They wanted land for Suez Canal & oil access to support IR
They wanted to get closer to their colonies in Japan
They wanted to spread Christianity and Western ways to ME
They wanted to end the Crusades and take back Jerusalem
2
The theory of Social Darwinism/superiority of western ways was sometimes used to
Rally people behind the independence movement in India
Justify Euro imperialism in late 19th century
Encourage Latin American revolutions in 19th century
establish communist gov'ts in Asia
3
The quote below is an example of
Social Darwinism
Nationalism
Capitalism
Mercantilism
4
Based on the quote, what importance did the building of the Suez Canal have on the world?
It made ME historically prestigious and wealthy
Broke unity of Euro and Eastern countries
It let the emperor to gain control starting Meiji Restor
Linked Euro and Asian trade, was shortcut for boats
5
What was the "White Man's Burden"?
Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans.
Asians & Africans were grateful for European help
Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of the natives
The beliefs & customs of Asian & Africans were = to Euros.
6
How did the Sp-Amer war & gaining Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines impact America?
It led to wars with the British in India and China.
It into Amer. to the imperialist game & world power status.
It created strife among Americans leading the Civil War
It caused America to become isolationist in its foreign poli
7
When a country’s economy is under foreign control, but it still has some political control
balance of trade
sphere of influence
sati
Sepoy Rebellion
8
Annexing Hawaii, the Open Door Policy, and building the Panama Canal were all motivated by
Extending land grants for railroad construction
Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials
Limiting the power of labor unions to strike
Breaking up monopolies and trusts
9
What was the Open Door Policy?
The agreement dividing Africa up betweenEuropean nations
Proposal by USA that China would stay open for trade
Warned Euro. nations to stay out of Latin American countries
Contract betw. France & Egypt giving Britain the Suez Canal
10
Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?
to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade
to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainlan
to develop democratic institutions and practices in China
to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China
11
Based on the quote and your knowledge of imperialism, what ignited the Opium Wars in China?
none of the above
Britain stopped selling opium nad upset Chinese gov't
China banned opium, Britain declares war on China
Japan invaded China and destroyed opium crop
12
The US annexed ___ b/c it was the ideal location for a navy base & to refuel on way to Asia
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
13
Hindu custom in which a woman burns herself on the funeral pyre(fire) of her deceased husband
Sepoy Rebellion
Sati
Open Door Policy
sphere of influence
14
When one country takes over the political and/or economic life of another country
balance of trade
sati
Imperialism
sphere of influence
15
Based upon the quote, what does Gandhi see as a negative impact of British rule?
Religious persecution
economic instability
social inequality
Political dependence
16
Choose the correct interpretation of the political cartoon:
The US & Britain are enjoying observing the world
The US & Britain control much of the world & are worldpowers
The partnership between Britain & the US to stop imperialism
The US & Britain are celebrating the many cultures of the wo
17
One way in which the Zulu War, the Sepoy Rebellion, the Opium Wars are similar is that all
attempted to end religious conflict
attempted to modernize their economy
attempted to restore democracy
attempted to remove foreign influences
18
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established mainly because the United States wanted to
warn Europe against any further colonization in Latin Amer.
keep control of Alaska and Hawaii
establish more colonies in Latin America
support England's attempt to keep its political empire
19
The US foreign policy in Hawaii, China, the Philippines , and Panama was motivated by
Limiting the power of labor unions to strike
a desire to break up monopolies and trusts
Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials
Extending land grants for railroad construction
20
Both political cartoons illustrate
none of the above
Euro powers agree that they would treat natives with respect
Euro dividing up land without regard to colonized people
Imperial powers working with natives when they colonized
21
What was the Berlin Conference?
Meeting establishing the Open Door Policy
A meeting over lands in the Middle East should be taken over
Meeting of European powers to divide up Africa
Meeting where Africans divided up Africa for Europeans i
22
What motivated Japan to modernize beginning in the 1800s?
If Japan did not modernize, it could be conquered
The Japanese people developed a previously unknown d
Japanese military leaders admired Commodore Perry’s fleet
China threatened to Japan, so new weapons were were needed
23
The political cartoon could best be used to illustrate:
Britain’s spread of socialism
An example of British Imperialism
How the IR resulted in corrupt capitalists
The laws of supply and demand
24
What does the cartoon suggest?
Imperialism was a positive historicalevent for Africans.
The grim reaper is trying to divide up Africa
Imperialism had negative outcomes that impact Africa today
It has been easy for Africa to establishish peace
25
Which cultures fought the Zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in South Africa?
German and French
Ethiopian and Italian
British and Boer
Indian and Belgian
26
Which of the following is the best explanation of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857?
A revolt of Ind. soldiers; lead to India falling to British
The rebellion of Indians b/c the British imported opium
An attempt to ban sati led to rebellion
The rebellion of Filipinos against Americans once they gai
27
How did new innovation and sciences aid in imperialism?
B/c of nationalism, Europeans had more pride
B/c of industrialization, Europeans had superior technology
B/c of democracy, Europeans had more stable governments
B/c of economic superiority, Europeans had more wealth
28
Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the
Meiji Restoration
Opium Wars
Berlin Conference
Boer Wars
29
When Indian soldiers mutinied against the British due to the use of animal fats in the weapons
Open Door Policy
sphere of influence
Sati
Sepoy Rebellion
30
Based on the document why was British rule considered a positive?
British improved transportation and communication
British brought medical improvements
british brought political stability to land
british brought Industrialization
31
Which reason below best explains why the Zulus lost to European powers?
The British had superior weapons & were able to overcome
Zulus lacked knowledge of the land
The British persuaded the Zulus to give up their land
Zulu's were inexperienced and had not history of fighting
32
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the
decline of European influence in East Asia
rivalry between China and Taiwan
global effort to combat drug use
domination of China by foreign powers
33
Choose the correct interpretation of the political cartoon below
US and GB leisurely enjoy view of the world from home
US and GB control different hemispheres of the world
US and GB partnership to stop imperialism
US and GB celebratem many world cultures
34
After the Opium Wars and the Treaty of Nanjing, how did the balance of trade change in China?
It shifted in favor of Britain & other imperialist nations
China closed all trade
It balanced out
It shifted to favor of China instead of Britain b/c
35
How does the picture relate to Imperialism?
Europeans wanted to colonize for wealth
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
Europeans wanted to build canals for shortcuts
Europeans felt the "White Man's Burden"
36
Why did Japan imperialize in Asia?
To end Japan and China of shogunate rule.
To help the Chinese put down the Taiping Rebellion
To help surrounding areas rid themselves of Euro influence.
To gain resources to help their newly industrialized econ..
37
Why was America able to force Japan to open up to trade? (Use knowledge and picture)
Japan wanted to trade with America more than Russia
Japan always wanted to trade with Western nations
Japan didnt have army or tech to stop US from opening ports
Japan industrialized and needed American resources
38
Difference between how much a country imports and exports:
balance of trade
sphere of influence
balance of power
imperialism
39
Two objectives of imperialism were
rade and provide well-paying jobs for native peopl
stabilize the govt and maintain religious practices
to maintain the area’s culture and traditions
spread Christianity & find resources and markets for goods
40
According to the political cartoon, what was King Leopold’s primary concern in the Congo?
To explore and discover new lands
To gain economic wealth from the lands
In order to establish naval bases
Spread of Christianity

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