World History Nationalism/Imperialism Test Review

Question 1

By 1800's Russian tsars saw need to modernize, but resisted because they thought reforms would

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undermine their absolute rule

Question 2

In the Treaty of Nanjing, Britain gained control of

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Hong Kong

Question 3

The Indian National Congress was formed to

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push for Indian self-rule

Question 4

Name the tsar who was overthrown then shot & killed during the Russian Revolution

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Nicholas II

Question 5

In 1800, Austria was ruled by the oldest ruling house in Europe, called the

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Hapsburgs

Question 6

He was the "Brains" of the Italian unification movement

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Camilio Cavour

Question 7

Which country was able to preserve its independence by defeating Italian invaders in 1896?

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Ethiopia

Question 8

What was one result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

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Parliament ended rule of East India Company

Question 9

He was known as the "Holy Devil" and "Mad Monk"

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Rasputin

Question 10

Russian ruler who emancipated (freed) the serfs

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Alexander II

Question 11

The Boer War was sparked by

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discovery of gold and diamonds on Boer held lands

Question 12

Belgian ruler who claimed the Congo region

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King Leopold II

Question 13

Which of the following was an obstacle to Italian unity?

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identification with local regions

Question 14

Italian nationalist who's followers were called Red Shirts

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Guiseppe Garibaldi

Question 15

What German state was the leader for German unification?

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Prussia

Question 16

As the Boers of southern Africa migrated north, they clashed with the

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Zulus

Question 17

The Dual Monarchy was a combination of

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Austria and Hungary

Question 18

British imperialist who developed diamond mines in South Africa

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Cecil Rhodes

Question 19

Which was a Social Darwinist argument in favor of Western imperialism?

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Westerners had duty to bring civiliz. to inferior races

Question 20

Mr. V has gone to several concerts to see this band. (lead singer grew up in Grand Rapids)

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Question 21

He explored in Africa for 30 years before Henry Stanley found him

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Dr. Livingstone

Question 22

When Italy unified, what form of government did it take? (hint-like Canada and United Kingdom)

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constitutional monarchy

Question 23

Rifle cartridges greased with animal fat were a key cause of the

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Sepoy Rebellion

World History Nationalism/Imperialism Test Review

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World History Nationalism/Imperialism Test Review

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