Question 1

What was one of the hampering factors in the success of Filipinos’ mutiny against the Spaniards?

Accepted Answer

Geographical barriers

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Filipino Indolence

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Social stratification

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Internalized discrimination among regional ethnicities

Question 2

In the 18^th century, what was the principal push factor for Western Imperialism?

Accepted Answer

Industrial Revolution in Europe

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The search for new sources of raw materials

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The discovery of Moluccas Island

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The furthered expansion of Reconquista

Question 3

What is the premise of the principle, white man’s burden?

Accepted Answer

It is the obligation of the West to educate the peoples of Asia because they are superior to them.

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It is inherently necessary for the West to cultivate the lands in Asia because had no technology to effectively utilize their fertile land.

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It is the responsibility of the West to assimilate Asians because of their outdated technologies in exploiting natural resources.

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It is the responsibility of the West to help Asians by giving them training in the military, agriculture, medicine, etc.

Question 4

What was the root cause of the Opium War?

Accepted Answer

Destruction of the opium that the English brought to sell by the Cantonese custom-house officials.

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Exploitation of the English in Southeastern Chinese region.

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Excessive taxation on Opium products.

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The overpricing of Opium products.

Question 5

Capitalism is an economic system characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Private ownership of capital

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State ownership of capital

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Public and private partnership

Answer

State ownership of private assets

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