Empires and Rivalries Before WWI

Which countries were involved in the competition for land and influence in Europe at the turn of the century?

• Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, France, and the Ottoman Empire

• United States, Japan, China, and Great Britain

• Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru

What was the popular 19th-century expression about the British Empire?

• "The empire on which the moon never rises"

• "The sun never sets on the British Empire"

• "The empire of the rising sun"

• "The empire of the eternal night"

Which two nations were ambitious and rapidly industrializing but had limited opportunities for colonies?

• Germany and Japan

• France and Russia

• United States and China

• Italy and Spain

What was the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railway?

• It was the first railway to link Europe and Africa.

• It was the first railway to link Europe and Asia.

• It was the first railway to link Europe and America.

• It was the first railway to link Europe and Australia.

Which region did Russia and Japan go to war over in 1904?

• Manchuria and Korea

• India and Pakistan

• Australia and New Zealand

• Egypt and Sudan

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War for Korea?

• Korea became a Russian colony.

• Korea became a Japanese colony.

• Korea gained independence.

• Korea was divided between Russia and Japan.

Which country emerged as a major player on the world stage after settling the Russo-Japanese War?

• Germany

• United States

• China

• France

What was the primary reason for U.S. expansion overseas?

• Desire for land

• Need for resources and markets for its growing industries

• To spread democracy

• To establish military bases

Which territories did the United States annex in the 1890s?

• Hawaii and the Philippines

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Guam and Samoa

• Alaska and Greenland

What was the U.S. policy towards Latin American nations that could not manage their affairs?

• The U.S. would provide financial aid.

• The U.S. would take charge in those nations.

• The U.S. would impose trade sanctions.

• The U.S. would ignore them.