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Imperialism and World War I — Test Answers

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What does the shaded area on the map show?

A
India after World War II
B
the Mughal Empire in the 1700s
C
the colony of India in the 1800s
D
Bangladesh after World War II
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Which best summarizes Livingstone’s description of Africa?

A
Africans are wealthy because they sell their marble.
B
There are abundant natural resources in Africa.
C
Africa’s animals are evenly distributed throughout the continent.
D
Most of Africa is made up of thriving cities.
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What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

A
Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
B
Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time.
C
Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.
D
The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians.
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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
B
political instability of the region.
C
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
D
invasion of the region by outside forces.
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The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to

A
demand a change in government.
B
destroy relations with the US.
C
take over the Japanese military.
D
ask for more support from the US.
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Which correctly lists all of the belligerents in the Crimean War?

A
Russia, France, Britain, and India
B
Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain
C
Russia and the Ottoman Empire
D
Russia, France, and Britain
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As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country’s participation in World War I?

A
They called for more aggressive participation.
B
They urged the government to switch sides.
C
They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.
D
They were proud of Russia’s many battlefield victories.
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What was the most significant result of the Opium Wars?

A
They increased Britain’s influence in China.
B
China’s navy was exposed as incompetent.
C
They decreased Europe’s influence in China.
D
China could no longer impose tariffs.
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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
B
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
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Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A
Russia’s withdrawal from the war
B
the United States’ entrance into the war
C
the end of World War I
D
the end of Austria-Hungary’s war with Serbia
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Which is a true statement about the Treaty of Kanagawa?

A
It was an unequal treaty that favored Japan.
B
It was a treaty that was fair to both sides.
C
It was an unequal treaty that favored the US.
D
It was a treaty that Japan was happy with.
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As a result of the Crimean War, the Ottoman Empire became more reliant on Britain and France because

A
Britain and France helped rebuild the empire after the war.
B
Britain and France helped the empire win the war.
C
Britain and France defeated and gained control of Crimea.
D
Britain and France formed a protectorate with the empire.
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Which of the words best describes Africa?

A
continent
B
river
C
country
D
desert
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Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

A
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
B
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy.
C
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
D
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
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What was the main use for airplanes in World War I?

A
Airplanes allowed for the quick movement of resources.
B
Airplanes decreased the significance of naval warfare.
C
Airplanes enabled soldiers to observe troop movements and locations.
D
Airplanes eliminated the need for soldiers in the trenches.
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How did the decline of Mughal influence affect the East India Company?

A
The decline of Mughal power robbed the East India Company of a trade partner and their trading posts decreased.
B
The decline of Mughal power resulted in chaos, which made trade very difficult for the East India Company.
C
The decline of Mughal power allowed the East India Company to expand its trading operations across the region.
D
The decline of Mughal power resulted in the rise of a new Indian ruler who wanted to expand trade with the East India Company.
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Africa is separated from Europe by the

A
Mediterranean Sea.
B
Sahara Desert.
C
Indian Ocean.
D
Atlantic Ocean.
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China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because

A
China’s navy was no match for Britain’s advanced weaponry.
B
Britain’s navy outnumbered the Chinese navy by fifty to one.
C
Britain had help from its allies in Europe to fight the Chinese.
D
China never had a chance after Britain’s surprise attack.
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What was Commodore Perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of Japan’s transformation?

A
He closed all embassies except the US.
B
He sold US warships to Japan.
C
He opened Japan to the West.
D
He made Japan open its ports to Europe.
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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
B
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.
C
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
D
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.

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