One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —

British empire extended into all continents

European nations in the nineteenth century had an economic incentive to colonize Africa because

the vast natural resources available

What was the Taiping rebels’ attitude toward women?

The Taiping rebels’ attitude toward women was inconsistent.

Way in which the assimilation policies of European colonial powers in Africa affect the region?

New cultural practices were introduced.

The arrival of colonial rule changed the working lives of colonial subjects by

Requiring they devote their energies to working for wages

How were such small numbers of Europeans able to govern such huge and populous territories

Reinforcing power of local rulers and earning their loyalty

How did 19th century European imperialism differ from 16th century European colonialism?

Europeans focused more on Asia,Africa than on N. America

What were Janissaries?

Members of the Ottoman military elite

Why did the British government consider control of Egypt critical to the British Empire?

Meant control of Suez Canal access to colonies in empire.

The lives of many women and children changed during the Industrial Revolution because —

More women & children became wage earners /working class

The construction of both the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal was intended to —

improve access to colonies and markets

Qiu Jin is important to Chinese history because

she was an important early nationalist leader.

How devastating the Taiping conflict relative to other nineteenth-century conflicts in theworld

largest loss of life of any conflict in the 19th century.

One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —

British empire extended into all continents

Why European nations able to exert power & economic power over societies in Asia during 1800s

European societies were technologically advanced

Which of the following points was a characteristic of the Young Turk movement?

A militantly secular view of public life

Significant environmental damage was caused by

rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta of French-ruled Vietnam

Which of the following points was a result of the Opium Wars?

China was forcibly opened to European trade including opium.

Japan’s reaction to Commodore Perry’s 1853 demand that Japanese ports be openedto foreigners

Capitulation to the demands, leading to a civil war

Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —

cooperating with European colonists to share the profits

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1
One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —
colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants
British empire extended into all continents
creation of a British empire concentrated in North America
dissolution of the British empire, French rose to prominence
2
European nations in the nineteenth century had an economic incentive to colonize Africa because
a desire to expand the Atlantic slavery trade
a need for strategic military outposts
the wealthy markets for European goods
the vast natural resources available
3
What was the Taiping rebels’ attitude toward women?
The Taiping rebels’ attitude toward women was inconsistent.
proclaimed that all women should be equal to men.
refused to give women any role in their movement.
Reaffirmed traditional Chinese beliefs: tend to husbands.
4
Way in which the assimilation policies of European colonial powers in Africa affect the region?
African colonies were industrialized
New cultural practices were introduced.
An extensive network of highways and railroads was built.
European colonial populations outnumbered native populations
5
The arrival of colonial rule changed the working lives of colonial subjects by
Requiring they devote their energies to working for wages
Enslaved workforce that competed with c. subjects for jobs
Promoting the development of heavy industries in Africa
Providing an economic boon to artisans who produced goods
6
How were such small numbers of Europeans able to govern such huge and populous territories
Reinforcing power of local rulers and earning their loyalty
Building railroads making travel faster and safer
By wiping out most of the local population through disease
Tricking local populations into thinking there were many more Europeans
7
How did 19th century European imperialism differ from 16th century European colonialism?
Europeans focused more on Asia,Africa than on N. America
Europeans respected native culture of territories colonized.
Europeans defeated Ottoman Empire, opened land Asian routes
.Europeans cooperated to establish global free trade zones.
8
What role did Spain and Portugal play in the second European imperialism
About the same as other European powers
A prominent role
A minor role
Spain and Portugal opposed imperialism by other Europeans
9
What were Janissaries?
Chinese rebels
Members of the Ottoman military elite
Turkish rebels
Members of the Japanese military elite
10
Why did the British government consider control of Egypt critical to the British Empire?
Meant control of oil and coal resources for British navy.
Meant control of Suez Canal access to colonies in empire.
It meant control of valuable historical landmarks.
Meant control of Nile River: expanding into African interior
11
The lives of many women and children changed during the Industrial Revolution because —
women & children went school: train for jobs new factories
many women choose work rather than married and have children
More women & children became wage earners /working class
factory owners created scholarships women & children college
12
The construction of both the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal was intended to —
improve access to colonies and markets
control flooding of major agricultural areas
serve as blockades to protect colonies in warfare
provide jobs to natives in colonial regions
13
Qiu Jin is important to Chinese history because
she was an important early nationalist leader.
dowager empress controlled China in the nineteenth century.
he led the Taiping Uprising.
he was the last emperor of China.
14
How devastating the Taiping conflict relative to other nineteenth-century conflicts in theworld
largest loss of life of any conflict in the 19th century.
the worst conflict in Asia during the nineteenth century.
It was ultimately a minor clash.
It was a medium-scale affair.
15
One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —
British empire extended into all continents
colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants
creation of a British empire concentrated in North America
dissolution of the British empire, French rose to prominence
16
Why European nations able to exert power & economic power over societies in Asia during 1800s
European diplomats were skilled negotiators
Asian societies adopted European customs
Asian governments respected European representatives
European societies were technologically advanced
17
Queen Victoria’s long reign has resulted in her name being associated with —
a number of cities in Britain
an entire era of time
women’s rights movements
reform legislation
18
Which of the following points was a characteristic of the Young Turk movement?
A return to Islamic fundamentals
A militantly secular view of public life
Rejection of western values and modernity
Affirmation the traditional view: woman’s place is in home
19
Significant environmental damage was caused by
rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta of French-ruled Vietnam
cacao cultivation in British-ruled Ghana
cotton cultivation in Portuguese ruled Mozambique
rice cultivation in Irrawaddy Delta of French ruled Burma
20
Which of the following points was a result of the Opium Wars?
Trade in opium was made illegal everywhere in the world.
Qing dynasty gained prestige due to stand against foreigners
China adopted policy of closing its ports to European trade.
China was forcibly opened to European trade including opium.
21
Japan’s reaction to Commodore Perry’s 1853 demand that Japanese ports be openedto foreigners
Capitulation to the demands, leading to a civil war
Rapid democratization of Japan thanks to U.S. influence
War with the United States
Eager and immediate acceptance of what the West had to offer
22
In his work The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith contributed to economists’ understanding of —
the rights of workers
the negative impact of industrialization
how market forces operate
why labor unions were needed
23
Many colonized people responded to European imperialism by —
cooperating with European colonists to share the profits
aiding Europeans create borders consistent with ethnicity
organizing resistance movements against European colonists
teaching European colonists to survive tropical environments
24
Who spearheaded Japan’s industrialization program?
The daimyo
The samurai
Foreign investors
The Japanese government
25
Which nineteenth-century non-western state accomplished most sweeping program of modernization?
Ottoman Empire
Japan
India
China

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