Unit 7 Nationalism and Imperialism Test - Amy C Gilstrap | Laabri

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Which of the following was the primary reason the United States advocated the Open Door Policy?

Justifying the taking of the Philippines as a US colony

Expanding the concept of the Monroe Doctrine to Asia

Protecting and broadening US trade with China

Justifying the extension of American colonies into the Far East

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As the European powers grew more industrialized, their colonies became very important as sources of which of the following?

Raw materials

New inventions

Slave labor

Military prestige

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Which of these factors was not a major reason for Japan’s expansion of its empire in the late-19th and early-20th centuries?

The need for a stable source of raw materials

The need to create a defensive buffer from China and Russia

Direct competition with the United States for control of the region

A sense of ethnic and national superiority over countries in the region

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Which best explains the historical context behind the political cartoon below?

The need for more markets and raw materials led the United States to become more imperialistic

The competition between capitalistic and communistic ideologies led to United States expanding into new markets

New innovations and technology led to the spread of the industrialization to Latin America and Southeast Asia

The American revolution led to the spread of Enlightened ideas and independence movements in new regions of the world

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According to the map below, how do Egypt, Belgian Congo, and Ethiopia compare in their experiences with imperialism during the 19th century?

Two of the countries were subject to imperialism and one maintained its independence

The three countries were subject to imperialism by the same country

All three countries maintained their independence

The three countries were subject to imperialism by different countries

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The sketch below represents the fleet of ships brought by Commodore Matthew Perry on his second trip to Japan in 1854. Based on the illustration, what was the most obvious goal of Perry’s visit?

The United States wanted to learn from the Japanese industrial and educational systems

The United States wanted to demonstrate military strength and, thus, hint at the consequences of refusing our requests

The United States wanted to demonstrate that it was a peaceful, civilized, and nonthreatening nation

The United States wanted to bring samples and demonstrate as many of the products we had for sale as possible

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____ was Prussian Chancellor who used his influence to create a German confederation that excluded Austria.

Otto von Bismarck

Count Cavour

Wilhelm II

Giuseppe Garibaldi

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The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to

Provide African nations a say in their division.

Divide Eastern Europe between Germany and Russia.

Address Germany’s aggression toward Poland.

Divide Africa amongst European nations.

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An area in which a foreign nation controlled trade and investment is called_______.

a sphere of influence

an enterprise zone

a bureaucracy

a trade union

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Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?

The success of India’s self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain.

It was the most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies.

The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism.

It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.

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The term Raj is used to refer to the period of Indian history during which India was

Ruled by the British government

loosely ruled by the British East India Company.

independent.

torn apart by civil war.

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The sepoys were

Sikh civil servants.

Mughal princes.

Indian soldiers.

Bengal Hindus.

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One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was that

British officials became more sensitive to the needs of Indians.

the British stopped trying to convert Indians to Christianity.

the British East India Company went bankrupt.

the British government tightened its control over India.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Japan		Indian National Congress and Muslim League
India		Boxer Rebellion, Taiping Rebellion
China		Satsuma Rebellion

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Which two wars were fought as part of Japanese imperialism in Korea?

Franco-Prussian War

Sino-Japanese War

Russo Japanese War

Boer War

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How was the Belgian Congo different from other European colonies?

It was the private property of King Leopold II.

The people were able to overthrow the Europeans through unification.

It was located in Japan.

People were allowed to rule themselves.

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Which of these are examples of nationalism? Select all that apply.

Attacking other countries in order to prove your nation’s superiority.

The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany.

Groups like the Basques wanting independence from Spain, or the Greeks from the Ottoman Empire

Making alliances with neighboring countries, even if they are of different ethnic groups.

Believing that all countries are created equal and should have equal standing in the world.

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Use the chart for questions 18-20.

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How did the German style of governing colonies compare to the U.S. style?

Germany preferred direct control, whereas the United States preferred indirect control.

Both Germany and the United States preferred indirect control.

Both Germany and the United States preferred direct control.

Germany preferred indirect control, whereas the United States preferred direct control.

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How did indirect control compare to direct control?

Indirect control used the European styles of government exclusively.

Indirect control excluded local government officials.

Indirect control required more supervision from foreign countries.

Indirect control allowed limited self-rule.

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What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?

Indirect control probably caused more loss of cultural identity.

Direct control probably caused more loss of cultural identity.

Management methods would have no effect on cultural identity.

Both management methods caused about the same loss of cultural identity.

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