Mixed Quiz 17 - Review Quizzes

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1 A major factor in the development of 20th–century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common

	language throughout most of Africa
	goal to end European rule in Africa
	ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
	religion throughout most of Africa

2 Which statement is most accurate about the African slave trade from the 15th through the 19th centuries?

	The slave trade was limited to East Africa.
	The slave traders brought ivory and timber to Africa.
	The slave trade involved African, Arab, and European slave traders.
	Most slaves were transported from Africa to Europe.

3 Early exploration of Africa by Europeans was hindered by the

	lack of natural resources in Africa
	alliances between African kingdoms
	isolationist policies of European monarchs
	many different physical features of Africa

4 Much of which area of the world came under European colonial control in the 19th century?

	Japan
	Southwest Asia
	Africa
	Latin America

5 During the 1980s, the Chinese government adopted policies designed to

	increase industrial productivity
	reestablish Confucian traditions and values
	gain colonies throughout east Asia
	maintain its isolation from world events

6 Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points influenced many colonial peoples in Asia and Africa to

	create military alliances
	seek self-determination
	reject terrorism
	extend extraterritoriality

7 Many achievements made during the Golden Ages of both Islam and the West African Kingdoms reached European societies by way of

	trade networks in the Mediterranean Sea region
	trade expeditions between China and Africa
	the voyages of Ferdinand Magellan
	the travels of Commodore Matthew Perry

8 Which country is most closely associated with the terms pass laws, homelands, and white minority rule?

	El Salvador
	South Africa
	Iran
	Israel

9 Which region was most affected by decisions made at the Berlin Conference of 1884?

	Latin America
	South Asia
	East Asia
	Africa

10 What was a direct result of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on African cultures?

	Many African communities faced economic disaster.
	European industrial factories were established throughout Africa.
	Animism was no longer practiced in Africa.
	Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train their military.

11 One of the most important motives for the European “Scramble for Africa” in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

	raw materials used in industry
	religious inspiration
	free labor for the Americas
	technologically innovative practices

12 In the 1600s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe's need to

	market its surplus agricultural products
	obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
	establish collective security arrangements
	settle its surplus population on new lands

13 During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the

	improvement of working conditions in Africa
	exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
	African dependence on exportation of manufactured goods
	African acceptance of the doctrine of the "White Man's Burden"

14 The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that

	industrial technology was needed for African civilizations to develop
	many African civilizations developed in southern Africa
	most of the African Continent was unified under a single political system
	advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region

15 The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Léopold Senghor, and Julius Nyerere were most closely associated with

	the end of apartheid in South Africa
	a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa
	the revival of Islam in northern Africa
	a rise in nationalism in several African countries

16 Many modern-day African nations have had difficulty uniting their people because the people

	are still loyal to the former colonial power
	do not wish to remain in Africa
	have strong tribal ties
	are unwilling to accept authority figures

17 Which statement best describes the geography of Africa?

	Most of the continent is made up of tropical rain forests.
	Deserts and savannas cover almost half of the continent.
	Most major rivers are navigable for their entire length.
	The irregular coastline provides many natural harbors.

18 The term "Pan–Africanism" can best be defined as a movement whose purpose is to

	promote African unity
	support cultural diversity
	encourage European investment in Africa
	advocate a return to colonial conditions

19 The geography of Africa has generally led to

	social cohesion
	cultural diversity
	widespread democracy
	political unity

20 The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan in 1853 signaled the end of Japanese

	cultural contacts with the West
	policies of isolationism
	militarism in Southeast Asia
	trade relations with the United States

21 In the 1930's, the Japanese Government followed a policy of imperialism primarily to

	acquire new sources of raw materials
	spread Zen Buddhism throughout Asia
	sell more consumer goods to European nations
	spread the ideas of bushido

22 Which was a major result of the Opium War (1839-1842)?

	Great Britain forced China to open its ports for trade.
	Japan formed an alliance with China.
	Great Britain lost its influence in East Asia.
	Confucian ideals were rejected by the Chinese people.

23 The location of seaports and the abundance of natural resources such as hardwoods, rubber, and spices were factors that led to

	the use of trans-Saharan trade routes by early African empires
	the invasion of Korea and Manchuria by Japan
	European imperialism in Southeast Asia
	Russian expansion into Siberia

24 European nations acquired colonies in Southeast Asia mainly to

	gain resources and markets for their industries
	obtain land to resettle their surplus population
	foster a spirit of international interdependence
	prevent China from gaining dominance in the region

25 A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to

	encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine
	increase trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
	reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
	allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa

26 Within the past decade, the decision of the United States Government to grant China "most favored nation" status was important to China because this decision

	allowed China to join the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
	increased China's ability to trade with the United States
	helped protect China from a possible Japanese invasion
	eliminated Russian influence in East Asia

27 After World War II, the rise of independent nations in Asia demonstrated the

	influence of the Shinto religion on their cultures
	success of the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations
	failure of nationalistic movements
	decline of European global influence

28 The Vietnam conflict of the 1960s and 1970s can be used as an example of the

	use of nuclear weapons in the 20th century
	influence of nationalism in Southeast Asia
	ability of the United Nations to solve international problems
	success of the United States in stopping the spread of Communism

29 A valid generalization about early Japanese culture is that Japan

	had a strong influence on the development of culture in Korea
	spread Shinto throughout Asia
	maintained a uniquely individual culture while borrowing much from other cultures
	imported almost all of its cultural ideas from China, resulting in nearly identical cultures

30 In Southeast Asia, the continued importance of the monsoon cycle indicates that this region is

	becoming a major exporter of oil
	developing heavy industry
	dependent on traditional farming methods
	opposed to the use of nuclear power