G10 Quiz 2: Lesson2

Which of the following empires tried to colonize Ethiopia?

• Italy

• Britain

• Russia

• France

What military mistake did the imperialists make at when they first tried to take Ethiopia?

• Overestimating Ethiopian forces

• Not having enough ammunition to secure their victory

• Misjudging the Ethiopian emperor's loyalty

What did the Ethiopian emperor's rivals do when the imperialists began to small territories around the Ethiopian border?

• Joined the imperialists

• Remained neutral

• United with the Ethiopian emperor

What helped Ethiopian forces in their victory against the European imperialist invaders?

• Diplomatic negotiations with the invaders

• Internal divisions among the invaders

• Support and weapons from other European empires

By 1896, what did Ethiopia prove to the Western powers?

• Ethiopia was an easy target

• Ethiopia was Westernized nation

• Ethiopia was a respectable independent nation

In the late 1800s, Thailand was surrounded by which two Western empires?

• British and French

• British and Russian

• French and Russian

What was one reason Thailand maintained its independence?

• Isolation from neighboring countries

• Its geographical location as a buffer zone

• Lack of interest from European powers

What were TWO policies of Thailand's king for maintaining independence?

Check ALL that apply.

• Avoiding all foreign contact

• Modernizing Thailand's government and military

• Embracing Western customs

• Focusing solely on agriculture

How did Western nations perceive Thailand due to its modernization and Westernization efforts?

• Potential colony

• Modernized ally

• Military threat

What were TWO reasons Iran was not colonized?

Check ALL that apply.

• Alliance with the Ottoman Empire

• Geographic location between two rival empires

• World War I politics

• Lack of natural resources