SESSION 4

In the 1500s, China was highly interested with a precious metal that was used as a medium of exchange. What was this metal that China bought from the Europeans?

• tin

• gold

• silver

• paper

What product did Great Britain sold to China when they could no longer sell their silver in order to keep the Chinese market?

• canons

• opium

• rubber

• elephants

Which of the following were the economic reasons behind the Westerner's expansion to Asia at around 1800s?

• they needed raw materials for their industries

• they needed more space for their growing population

• they were seeking for new and bigger markets in Asian to sell their products

• they got defeated by their powerful neighbors and searched for a new homeland

• they needed more colonies abroad to gain an advantage over their rivals

Which statement below explains Social Darwnism?

• It refers to the idea that Westerners were obligated to civilize the rest of the world.

• It refers to the idea that certain people or group of people are likely to survive or are more powerful because they are naturally better.

• It refers to God's command in the bible that people should spread Christianity.

Which statement below explains the White Man's Burden?

• It refers to the idea that Westerners were obligated to civilize the rest of the world.

• It refers to the idea that certain people or group of people are likely to survive or are more powerful because they are naturally better.

• It refers to God's command in the bible that people should spread Christianity.

The idea of Social Darwinism supports the idea of

• racism

• equality

• democracy

• civilization

Why was Burma (Myanmar) important to the British Empire?

• It was a huge market for opium.

• It's location is important to protect British possessions in India.

• It had a strong influence over its neighboring countries, especially to China.

What does the term protectorate mean?

• It's a state that colonizes over-seas territories.

• It's a state that pays a stronger state annual tribute.

• It's a state that fights alongside a stronger state/power.

• It's a state that depends on another government for protection.

What was the term for the French colonies in mainland Southeast Asia?

• Little India

• Little China

• Indochina

• Indies-China

What phenomenon happened in Europe that was responsible behind the European state's rapid growth of industries?

• Feudal Monarchy

• Social Darwinism

• Industrial Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution