Imperialism Review 2

What was one of the primary economic causes of imperialism in the 19th century?

• The need for new markets for manufactured goods

• The desire to spread democratic ideals

• The quest for religious freedom

• The search for new agricultural techniques

Which of the following was a significant effect of the Meiji Restoration on Japan?

• The establishment of a feudal system

• The modernization and industrialization of the country

• The isolation of Japan from foreign influences

• The decline of the samurai class

Match the following key figures with their roles in history.

• Leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule

• Otto von Bismarck

• Unified Germany and served as its first Chancellor

• Sun Yat-sen

• Founding father of the Republic of China

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Promoted British imperialism in Africa during the late 19th century

• Cecil Rhodes

Identify one of the main reasons for European powers to engage in imperialism in Asia.

• To establish democratic governments

• To access raw materials and resources

• To promote cultural exchanges

• To create alliances with local rulers

Explain how the Meiji Restoration contributed to Japan's emergence as a world power.

• By maintaining traditional agricultural practices

• By adopting Western technologies and military strategies

• By isolating itself from international trade

• By focusing solely on cultural development

Analyze the role of economic interests in driving European imperialism in the late 19th century.

• Economic interests were secondary to cultural motivations.

• Economic interests were the primary driving force behind imperialism.

• Economic interests had little to no impact on imperialism.

• Economic interests were only important in the context of military expansion.

Discuss the impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japan's social structure.

• It reinforced the power of the samurai class.

• It led to the abolition of the feudal system and the rise of a new social order.

• It maintained the traditional caste system.

• It had no significant impact on social structures.

Evaluate the strategic importance of the Suez Canal in the context of British imperialism.

• It was primarily a cultural symbol.

• It had little strategic importance.

• It was crucial for maintaining a shorter sea route to India.

• It was important for agricultural development.

Assess the consequences of the Meiji Restoration on Japan's foreign policy.

• Japan became more isolationist.

• Japan pursued aggressive expansionist policies.

• Japan focused solely on internal development.

• Japan sought alliances with European powers.

What was the role of the Berlin Conference in the context of imperialism in Africa?

• It promoted African independence.

• It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.

• It established a unified African government.

• It ended European interest in Africa.