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

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

domination of China by foreign powers

How does the picture relate to Imperialism?

Europeans wanted to build canals for shortcuts

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

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

The British had superior weapons & were able to overcome

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

Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials

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

To gain economic wealth from the lands

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

Justify Euro imperialism in late 19th century

What was the "White Man's Burden"?

Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of the natives

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

attempted to remove foreign influences

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

to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade

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

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

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

What was the Berlin Conference?

Meeting of European powers to divide up Africa

Both political cartoons illustrate

Euro dividing up land without regard to colonized people

What motivated Japan to modernize beginning in the 1800s?

If Japan did not modernize, it could be conquered

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

Why did Japan imperialize in Asia?

To gain resources to help their newly industrialized econ..

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

China banned opium, Britain declares war on China

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Spring 2019 Imperialism Review

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1
The political cartoon could best be used to illustrate:
How the IR resulted in corrupt capitalists
An example of British Imperialism
The laws of supply and demand
Britain’s spread of socialism
2
What does the cartoon suggest?
It has been easy for Africa to establishish peace
Imperialism had negative outcomes that impact Africa today
The grim reaper is trying to divide up Africa
Imperialism was a positive historicalevent for Africans.
3
The Opium Wars of the mid-19th century marked the beginning of the
rivalry between China and Taiwan
decline of European influence in East Asia
domination of China by foreign powers
global effort to combat drug use
4
How does the picture relate to Imperialism?
Europeans wanted to colonize for wealth
Europeans wanted to build canals for shortcuts
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
Europeans felt the "White Man's Burden"
5
After the Opium Wars and the Treaty of Nanjing, how did the balance of trade change in China?
It shifted to favor of China instead of Britain b/c
It shifted in favor of Britain & other imperialist nations
China closed all trade
It balanced out
6
Difference between how much a country imports and exports:
imperialism
sphere of influence
balance of trade
balance of power
7
Which reason below best explains why the Zulus lost to European powers?
The British had superior weapons & were able to overcome
Zulu's were inexperienced and had not history of fighting
Zulus lacked knowledge of the land
The British persuaded the Zulus to give up their land
8
Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the
Meiji Restoration
Opium Wars
Berlin Conference
Boer Wars
9
Annexing Hawaii, the Open Door Policy, and building the Panama Canal were all motivated by
Extending land grants for railroad construction
Breaking up monopolies and trusts
Limiting the power of labor unions to strike
Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials
10
According to the political cartoon, what was King Leopold’s primary concern in the Congo?
To explore and discover new lands
Spread of Christianity
In order to establish naval bases
To gain economic wealth from the lands
11
The theory of Social Darwinism/superiority of western ways was sometimes used to
Encourage Latin American revolutions in 19th century
establish communist gov'ts in Asia
Rally people behind the independence movement in India
Justify Euro imperialism in late 19th century
12
The quote below is an example of
Social Darwinism
Nationalism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
13
When one country takes over the political and/or economic life of another country
sphere of influence
balance of trade
sati
Imperialism
14
When a country’s economy is under foreign control, but it still has some political control
Sepoy Rebellion
sati
balance of trade
sphere of influence
15
What was the "White Man's Burden"?
Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of the natives
Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans.
Asians & Africans were grateful for European help
The beliefs & customs of Asian & Africans were = to Euros.
16
One way in which the Zulu War, the Sepoy Rebellion, the Opium Wars are similar is that all
attempted to restore democracy
attempted to end religious conflict
attempted to remove foreign influences
attempted to modernize their economy
17
Based upon the quote, what does Gandhi see as a negative impact of British rule?
economic instability
social inequality
Religious persecution
Political dependence
18
Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?
to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China
to develop democratic institutions and practices in China
to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainlan
to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade
19
Which of the following is the best explanation of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857?
An attempt to ban sati led to rebellion
The rebellion of Indians b/c the British imported opium
The rebellion of Filipinos against Americans once they gai
A revolt of Ind. soldiers; lead to India falling to British
20
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
21
When Indian soldiers mutinied against the British due to the use of animal fats in the weapons
Sepoy Rebellion
Open Door Policy
Sati
sphere of influence
22
Why was America able to force Japan to open up to trade? (Use knowledge and picture)
Japan always wanted to trade with Western nations
Japan wanted to trade with America more than Russia
Japan industrialized and needed American resources
Japan didnt have army or tech to stop US from opening ports
23
Two objectives of imperialism were
stabilize the govt and maintain religious practices
rade and provide well-paying jobs for native peopl
to maintain the area’s culture and traditions
spread Christianity & find resources and markets for goods
24
What was the Berlin Conference?
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
Meeting establishing the Open Door Policy
25
Both political cartoons illustrate
Euro powers agree that they would treat natives with respect
Imperial powers working with natives when they colonized
Euro dividing up land without regard to colonized people
none of the above
26
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
China threatened to Japan, so new weapons were were needed
Japanese military leaders admired Commodore Perry’s fleet
27
Based on the quote, what importance did the building of the Suez Canal have on the world?
Broke unity of Euro and Eastern countries
It made ME historically prestigious and wealthy
Linked Euro and Asian trade, was shortcut for boats
It let the emperor to gain control starting Meiji Restor
28
Why did Japan imperialize in Asia?
To gain resources to help their newly industrialized econ..
To help surrounding areas rid themselves of Euro influence.
To help the Chinese put down the Taiping Rebellion
To end Japan and China of shogunate rule.
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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
Japan invaded China and destroyed opium crop
China banned opium, Britain declares war on China

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