Mercantilism and Imperialism Quiz

What was the primary goal of mercantilism?

• To promote free trade between nations

• To maximize exports and minimize imports

• To establish democratic governments

• To spread Christianity worldwide

According to mercantilist theory, what should colonies provide to their mother country?

• Finished manufactured goods

• Military support only

• Raw materials and resources

• Religious converts

The Navigation Acts were designed to:

• Help colonies develop their own trade relationships

• Encourage international cooperation

• Force colonies to trade only with England

• Promote exploration of new territories

Which of the following best describes imperialism?

• A policy of isolating a country from foreign influence

• A policy of extending a country's power through colonization

• A system of equal trade partnerships

• A method of peaceful cultural exchange

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was primarily concerned with:

• Establishing trade routes to Asia

• Dividing Africa among European powers

• Creating the first world map

• Ending slavery in the Americas

By 1914, which African countries remained independent?

• Egypt and Morocco

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• South Africa and Kenya

• Nigeria and Ghana

The "White Man's Burden" was used to justify:

• European imperialism

• The abolition of slavery

• Democratic reforms

• Religious freedom

Christopher Columbus made how many voyages across the Atlantic?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Columbus believed he had reached:

• A new continent

• The Pacific Ocean

• A new route to Asia

• The Arctic Circle

Hernán Cortés conquered which empire?

• The Inca Empire

• The Maya Empire

• The Aztec Empire

• The Cherokee Nation