European Imperialism Test Review

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What was the primary reason European nations sought colonies in the 19th century?

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To gain access to raw materials and new markets

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Which event led to increased British control over India in 1858? Options: The Boxer Rebellion, The Opium Wars, The Sepoy Mutiny, The Berlin Conference

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The Sepoy Mutiny

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What was the main purpose of the Suez Canal for European powers?

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To connect trade routes between Europe and Asia

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What was the primary justification behind Britain's imperial ambitions?

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Racial superiority

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What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference (1884-1885)?

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To establish rules for colonizing Africa

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Which African nation successfully resisted European colonization?

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Ethiopia

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What term describes when a powerful nation takes control of a weaker nation's economy and government?

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Imperialism

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What was the 'Raj' during the Age of Imperialism?

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British rule in India

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Which conflict was primarily fought over imperial expansion? Options: The Russo-Japanese War, The French Revolution, The American Revolution, The English Civil War

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The Russo-Japanese War

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What was a major cause of the Boxer Rebellion? Options: Religious differences, Economic depression, Foreign interference in China, Military conquest

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Foreign interference in China