World History Topic 15

Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?

• European imperialism had no political motives.

• European imperialism did not cause harm to native population.

• European imperialism supported cultural differences and tolerance.

• The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism.

One of the most important motives for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of…

• religious inspiration.

• raw materials used in industry.

• technologically innovative practices.

• exotic pets.

European imperialists redrew the map of Africa with little regard for ______.

• trade agreements

• the slave trade

• ethnic boundaries

• mining rights

Which ethnic group was a victim of genocide by the Ottoman Turks in the 1890's?

• Armenians

• Kurds

• Greeks

• Assyrians

Which group of people is depicted in the image?

• Armenians

• Arabs

• Palestinians

• Jews