Imperialism

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

• Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

• Open-Door Policy
• Colonialism
• Monroe Doctrine
• Roosevelt Corollary

Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were defeated by the foreign countries of Russia, Japan, United States, France, Great Britain, and Germany.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

Which two states were gained as a result of imperialism?

• Arizona and California

• Arizona and Hawaii

• Alaska and California

• Alaska and Hawaii

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".

• China
• India
• Manchuria
• Korea