Unit 6 Review

Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19^th Century?

• a. Ancient

• b. Unnaturally imposed (Forced to divide)

• c. Geographically logical

• d. Traditionally established

The Sepoys were:

• a. Indian soldiers

• a. Bengal Hindus

• a. Mughal princes

• a. Sikh civil servants

Which slogan best reflects the point of view of Cecil Rhodes as shown in this cartoon to the right?

• a. “Imperialism is a Glorious Pursuit”

• b. “Embrace African Diversity”

• c. “Unite All Africans”

• d. “Connecting Constantinople to Cairo”

European policy reflected the belief that Africa should be...

• a. Separated into ethnic groups

• b. Trained to function as leaders

• c. Watched over and taken care of

• d. Granted more rights and freedoms

What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• a. Rights for Indians increased under British rule.

• b. The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers

• c. The British government took direct command of India

• d. Indians gained independence from Britain

The PRIMARY objective of the Boxer Rebellion was to-

• a. Overthrow the Qing Dynasty

• b. Rid China of foreign (British) influence

• c. Replace the Tokugawa shogunate

• d. Establish economic reforms in Japan

The question mark on the map to the right represents:

• a. Strait of Magellan

• b. Panama Canal

• c. Strait of Gibraltar

• d. Suez Canal

Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important?

• a. It allowed the Egyptians easy access to Europe

• b. It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia

• c. It protected Egypt against invasions from the east

• d. It protected Europe against invasions from the south.

Which of the following Countries benefited the MOST from the Suez Canal?

• a. Britain

• b. Austria-Hungary

• c. Russia

• d. Ottoman Empire

Why was India called the “jewel in the crown”?

• a. It was the most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies.

• b. It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies and sapphires

• c. The sepoys were a perfects model of successful imperialism

• d. The success of India’s self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain