Imperialism Quiz

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

• Ancient landmarks

• Unnaturally imposed

• Geographically logical

• Traditionally established

Who were the sepoy?

• Indian soldiers

• Bengal Hindus

• Mughal princes

• Sikh civil servants

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

• "Imperialism is a Glorious Pursuit"

• “Embrace African Diversity”

• “Unite All Africans”

• “Connecting Constantinople to Cairo”

The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africans should be....

• Granted more rights and freedoms

• Trained to function as leaders

• Watched over and taken care of

• Separated into ethnic groups

What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Rights for Indians increased under British rule.

• The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers

• British government took direct control of India

• Indians gained independence from Britain

The PRIMARY objective of the Boxer Rebellion was to....

• Overthrow the Qing Dynasty

• Rid China of foreign influence

• Replace the Tokugawa shogunate

• Establish economic reforms in Japan

Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important?

• It protected Egypt against invasions from the east

• It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia

• It allowed the Egyptians easy access to Europe

• It protected Europe against invasions from the south

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

• It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies

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

• The sepoys were a perfects model of successful imperialism

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

Which was NOT a reason for European imperialism in the 1800s?

• Nationalistic pride and competition

• Economic competition for new markets

• Belief in superiority of the European way of life

• Desire to increase the number of soldiers for their armies

The items in the box are all examples of....

• Socialism

• Communism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism