WHII - LAVCII - Quiz #12

Mark the Suez Canal on the map.

Which two bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect?

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
• Black Sea and Caspian Sea
• Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

Why was the Suez Canal important for European countries to control?

• It provided a vital trade route between Europe and Asia, enhancing economic and military efficiency.

• The canal was mainly used for military training exercises.
• It served as a tourist attraction for European travelers.
• It was primarily a fishing route for European countries.

Imperialism is a policy of gaining territory to establish new trade markets.

• True

• False

Why did the Europeans want to colonize Africa?

• To promote African independence
• To escape political turmoil in Europe
• To access natural resources and establish markets

• To establish a global peace treaty

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A peaceful protest in China in 1905.
• An uprising in China against foreign influence from 1899 to 1901.

• A trade agreement between China and Western nations.
• A cultural festival celebrating Chinese heritage.

Where did the Boxer Rebellion occur?

• Russia
• India
• China
• Japan

Match the event with its description.

• Agricultural society to Industrial

• The Civil War

• Anti-foreign uprising in China

• The Industrial Revolution

• War between the North and the South

• The Revolutionary War

• War of Independence from England

• The Boxer Rebellion

In this cartoon, the imperialist nations are "carving" up China into small pieces. What did the artist want to show?

• The artist is celebrating China's independence.
• The imperialist nations are helping China unite.
• The imperialist nations want China's resources

How much territory did the United States gain by the end of the 19th century?

• The country only had the original 13 colonies.

• The country had expanded from the 13 colonies all the way to the Pacific Ocean.