Imperialism Test game

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What is imperialism?

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It's when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation.

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colonizing Africa. Can you guess which event they're talking about?

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Berlin Conference

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What is the name of the famous mutiny where Indian soldiers stood up against British rule in the mid-1800s?

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Sepoy Rebellion

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Why did the British government decide to build railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India?

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to strengthen its political and economic control in India

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Why was Great Britain able to rule over India for nearly 200 years? Options: the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a Western-style political system, differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India, most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was

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differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India

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What was one of the major impacts of European imperialism on Africa?

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Africans became economically dependent on European nations

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Which statement accurately describes the European imperialist nations' scramble for Africa in the 1800s? Options: The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded, New nations were based on old tribal boundaries, African unity was encouraged.

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The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

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During the age of 19th-century imperialism, how were the economies of colonies often transformed from subsistence economies based on?

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exporting raw materials

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Why was India often referred to as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire?

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It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.

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Evelyn and Arjun are on a treasure hunt to find the top 3 products produced in India. Can you help them by choosing the right answer? Options: Opium, Coffee & Tea, Cotton, all of the above

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all of the above