Unit 12 Quiz

Which selection best illustrates that European imperialism would not have been possible without new technological advances?

The theory of “Social Darwinism” argued that ​​

• certain cultures would flourish and rule over the “less fit”

• only countries that built empires could survive in the long run

• imperialism was against the theory of natural selection

• 1. emphasized the power of human reason

Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?

• The British turned their attention away from India to focus on France

• India came to be ruled directly by the British government

• The Sepoys successfully pushed the British out of Bengal

• 1. India created a self-governing state with the larger British province

Which of the following best explains what is depicted in the cartoon above?

• The regulation of the division of Chinese colonies.

• The industrialized states are plotting to overthrow the Qing government

• 1. The industrialized states are establishing a treaty after the Opium Wars

• The division of China into spheres of economic influence

Which of the following was a cause for the event in the cartoon above?

• Rapid urbanization required slave labor to continue crop production

• Europeans wanted to liberate the mistreated natives of Africa

• New types of goods were being created in Africa

• Mass production factories required more raw materials

The Berlin Conference in 1884 was significant because ​

• It established rules for the European division of Africa

• It marked the beginning of World War I
• It was a meeting to discuss climate change
• It led to the unification of Germany

The Suez and Panama Canals assisted imperialism by ​ ​

• Increasing shipping costs
• Promoting land-based trade routes
• Encouraging local fishing industries
• Creating faster shipping lanes, lowering shipping costs

Explain one motivation (reason) for European imperialism and one impact (effect) of European imperialism.

How did European countries justify their control of Africa, and what was one major effect of their actions?
Explain one reason why Europeans thought they had the right to take over parts of Africa and describe one way this affected African people or land.

Explain one reason why European countries wanted influence in China and describe one impact European imperialism had on China.