Unit 7 Quiz 1 WH

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialism nations during the Berlin Conference?

• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries
• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded
• The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers
• African unity was encouraged

King Leopold II of Belgium was so cruel to which country that he was prevented from controlling it?

• Egypt
• Congo
• India
• China

Which nation was so important as a colony to Great Britain that it was referred to as the “Jewel of the Crown?”

• India
• Australia
• Egypt
• South Africa

What product did the British illegally trade with the Chinese and caused a war?

• Opium
• Textiles
• Iron
• Slaves

During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because

• the Chinese were eager to adopt western culture
• there were massive trade deficits with the Europeans
• Europeans were willing to adopt Chinese customs
• the Chinese lacked raw materials and resources

The target of Japanese imperialism in the 19th century was primarily:

• Africa
• India
• China
• Europe

Which of the following canals could be described as "an African sea-level ditch"?

• Suez Canal
• Panama Canal

Which of the following is NOT true concerning imperialism?

• Local cultures were suppressed
• Natural resource wealth was forcibly taken
• Quality of life dramatically improved for local peoples
• Native peoples were often used as forced labor

Which island did the United States take over because it gave American economic and military advantages in the Pacific?

• Japan
• Hawaii
• Cuba
• Australia

What is a "homogeneous society"?

• Country with its own government but under the control of an outside power
• Society that has common culture and language
• Payment for losses in war
• Situation in which a country Imports more than an exports