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1 "It has impoverished the dumb millions by a system of progressive exploitation. . . . It has reduced us politically to serfdom. It has sapped the foundation of our culture . . . and degraded us spiritually." — Mohandas Gandhi, 1930

In the statement, the "It" referred to by Gandhi is

	British imperialism in India
	India's involvement in World War II
	the exploitation of the proletariat by the bourgeoisie
	the British endorsement of apartheid in South Africa

2 Throughout the 1800s, an increased need for both raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods led various European nations to pursue policies of

	socialism
	isolationism
	communism
	imperialism

3 Base your answer to the following question on the poem below and on your knowledge of social studies.

. . . you, African, suffered like a beast Your ashes strewn to the wind that roams the desert, Your tyrants built the lustrous, magic temples To preserve your soul, preserve your suffering. Barbaric right of fist and the white right to whip, You had the right to die, you could also weep. –Patrice Lumumba, "Dawn in the Heart of Africa"

This African poem is discussing the evils of

	communism
	nationalism
	imperialism
	regionalism

4 Which policy is most directly associated with the terms spheres of influence, extraterritoriality, and protectorate?

	collectivization
	containment
	isolationism
	imperialism

5 After World War II, the boundaries of newly independent African countries were most often based on

	existing ethnic settlement patterns
	divisions imposed under European imperialism
	mandates created under the United Nations
	locations of oil resources

6 One similarity between the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion is that they

	opposed European imperialism
	ended an established dynasty
	resulted in the redistribution of land
	instituted communist governments

7 “Take up the White Man’s Burden – Send forth the best ye breed – Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need. . . .” — Rudyard Kipling, The Five Nations (1903)

The words of this poem have been used to support the practice of

	isolationism
	imperialism
	cultural borrowing
	self-determination

8 _________________________________________________________________________

• France gained control over Algeria.
• Great Britain gained control over North America.
• Portugal gained control over Angola.

_________________________________________________________________________

What do these statements describe?

	imperialism
	revolution
	alliances
	totalitarianism

9 The Portuguese control of Macao and the British control of Hong Kong in China are examples of

	collectivization
	imperialism
	self-determination
	containment

10 The Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China were responses to

	Mongol invasions
	Japanese aggression
	European imperialism
	African slave trading

11 Base your answer on the excerpt below.

The White Man’s Burden

Take up the White Man’s burden– Send forth the best ye breed– Go bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To wait, in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild– Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child. — Rudyard Kipling, 1899

The message of this poem was used by many Europeans to justify

	industrialism
	feudalism
	imperialism
	fascism

12 To which period does the slogan "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" refer?

	Middle Ages
	Protestant Reformation
	Age of Imperialism
	Glorious Revolution

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

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

14 Which period of European history do the phrases "White Man's Burden" and "Scramble for Africa" refer to?

	Age of Discovery
	Age of Imperialism
	World War II
	Cold War Era

15 "All great nations . . . have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in this great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come."

This quotation supports the concept of

	socialism
	human rights
	revolution
	imperialism

16 European imperialism promoted the development of nationalism in Asian and African countries by

	unintentionally uniting people to oppose foreign domination
	promoting free trade associations among the colonies
	establishing Christianity as the common religion
	discouraging patriotic feelings toward the mother country

17 During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by

	the Commercial Revolution
	the introduction of socialism
	the Crusades
	European imperialism

18 Which event is the best example of imperialism?

	the Opium Wars in China
	the Spanish Inquisition
	the Yalta Conference
	the Hundred Years' War

19 In the 1800's, a major cause of European imperialism was the

	desire to establish democratic governments throughout the world
	emergence of Marxism as an economic system
	desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets
	religious conflict between European nations

20 British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of

	isolationism
	imperialism
	appeasement
	nonalignment

21 During the 19th century, European imperialism often led to the

	development of self-sufficient economies in the colonies
	exploitation of the colonial peoples and their lands
	rapid industrialization of Africa and Asia
	expansion of free-trade systems throughout the world

22 In the 1930's and 1940's, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany and Italy were similar in that each emphasized

	empathy toward African nations
	the protection of human rights
	imperialism as a foreign policy
	support for free expression

23 Base your answer to the following question on the statement below and on your knowledge of social studies.

In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies.

Which term refers to the situation described in this statement?

	socialism
	isolationism
	imperialism
	monotheism

24 British imperialism in India led to the

	rejection of traditional values by most Indians
	end of conflict between Hindus and Muslims
	abolition of the caste system in India
	introduction of a parliamentary form of government

25 Base your answer to the following question on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Speaker A: I am offended by the term "Dark Continent." It implies that only ignorance and barbarism were here before European explorers and settlers invaded the continent, bringing thier "enlightened" ways.

Speaker B: This hemisphere might have been a "New World" to Europeans, but it certainly was not a "New World" to the Incas, Aztecs, and other Indian Nations whose worlds were destroyed by the brutal greed of the Europeans.

Speaker C: Defeat at Dienbienphu resulted in French withdrawal from the region. I was glad to see them go. The French exploited our land, resources, and people. And now, American involvement in the region frustrates our nationalist ambitions. It will lead to more military conflict.

Speaker D: Upon arrival, we found a primitive people living in a primitive land. We built roads and bridges, sanitation systems, schools, and hospitals. We helped eliminate starvation and poverty. I feel no guilt about our past and continued presence in the region.

The statements of all four speakers relate to

	imperialism
	socialism
	isolationism
	feudalism

26 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

27 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

28 From the perspective of the North Vietnamese, the war in Vietnam in the 1960s was a battle between

	Fascism and liberalism
	nationalism and imperialism
	republicanism and totalitarianism
	theocracy and monarchy

29 Between the Meiji Restoration and World War II, Japan tried to solve the problem of its scarcity of natural resources by

	exporting agricultural products in exchange for new technology
	building nuclear power plants
	establishing a policy of imperialism
	cooperating with the Soviet Union to gain needed resources

30 Which statement is accurate concerning the policy of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa?

	It has been encouraged by other nations.
	It is a result of attempts to improve the conditions of blacks living in homeland areas.
	It has its roots in European imperialism in Africa.
	It has resulted in separate but equal treatment for whites and blacks.

31 Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

	Most African nations developed self-sufficient economies.
	Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other's cultures.
	Africans became economically dependent on European nations.
	Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values.

32 Which statement regarding the impact of geography on Japan is most accurate?

	Large plains served as invasion routes for conquerors.
	Arid deserts and mountains caused isolation from Asia.
	Lack of natural resources led to a policy of imperialism.
	Close proximity to Africa encouraged extensive trade with Egypt.

33 Between the late 1800s and the end of World War II, Japan implemented a policy of imperialism mainly because Japan

	admired the economic power of China
	lacked coal, iron, and other important resources
	wanted to unify the governments of East Asia
	feared the expansion of Nazi Germany in the Pacific

34 Which event was an example of Asian reaction to European imperialism?

	Glorious Revolution
	Boxer Rebellion
	Boer War
	Congress of Berlin

35 Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?

	Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
	European leaders believed imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars.
	European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.
	Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

36 The main reason Japan followed a policy of imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was that Japan

	wanted to free the rest of Asia from European colonial rule
	intended to increase its export of automobiles and trucks
	sought to spread Shinto throughout Asia
	needed cheap raw materials to expand its industrial power