New Imperialism
Quiz by Maria Mahoney
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- Q1
In the 19th century, a major reason the British wanted to control the Suez Canal region was to
ensure easier access to India
improve farming in the Middle East
promote nationalism in Egypt
facilitate the slave trade in eastern Africa
30s - Q2
Social Darwinism and the ideas expressed in the "White Man's Burden" were used by Europeans to justify their policies of
imperialism
communism
pacifism
isolationism
30s - Q3
One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to
develop treatments for diseases
ease tensions with their rivals
obtain markets for their manufactured goods
gain a better understanding of unknown territories
30s - Q4
Which statement best expresses the Western perspective regarding Rudyard Kipling’s “white man’s burden”?
Europeans suffered great hardships in exploring new trade routes to Asia.
Europeans had a duty to introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European
Europeans should preserve traditional cultures in Africa and Asia
Europeans must protect existing African and Asian economies
30s - Q5
The terms spheres of influence, extra-territoriality, and mandates are most closely associated with
imperialism
militarism
collective security
self-sufficiency
30s - Q6
European nations acquired colonies in Southeast Asia mainly to
prevent China from gaining dominance in the region
obtain land to resettle their surplus population
foster a spirit of international interdependence
gain resources and markets for their industries
30s - Q7
The terms of the Treaty of Nanjing and of the Treaty of Kanagawa demonstrate the
unequal relationships that characterized imperialism
changing roles of men and women associated with modernization
humanitarian ideals that accompanied missionary activity
importance of technology in developing economies
30s - Q8
The major factor that enabled Western Europe to dominate large parts of Asia and Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries was the
acceptance of Christianity by many Asians and Africans
technological and military superiority of European nations
refusal of Asians and Africans to fight against European imperialism
desire of Asians and Africans for European raw materials
30s - Q9
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies primarily to
provide jobs for the colonists
obtain raw materials needed for industrialization
impress the colonists with their technological knowledge
help missionaries spread Christianity
30s - Q10
The primary goal of the Indian National Congress (1885–1947) was to
reform the Hindu religion
partition India between Muslims and Hindus
create a socialist economy
gain independence from Great Britain
30s - Q11
To which period does the slogan "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" refer?
Glorious Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Age of Imperialism
Middle Ages
30s - Q12
The government of Great Britain built railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to
help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders
strengthen its political and economic control in India
prepare India for independence
30s - Q13
Which topic was the focus of discussion at the Berlin Conference (1884-1885)?
expanding the role of European powers in Latin America
restricting exploration and scientific research in colonial territories
dividing Africa
granting self-determination to colonies
30s - Q14
Some of the ethnic strife in Africa today can be traced back to the European division of Africa resulting from the
Treaty of Tordesillas
Congress of Vienna
Yalta Conference
Berlin Conference
30s - Q15
Which African group centralized its rule and adopted new military techniques that challenged the power of the British and the Boers in South Africa?
Masai
Ibo
Zulu
Ashanti
30s