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According to this passage, which best describes Rhodes’s view of British imperialism?

A
The British should be embarrassed by their dreams of a colonial empire.
B
It is Britain’s duty to send manufactured goods to Africa.
C
It is Britain’s duty to spread European ways and customs around the world.
D
God is opposed to the colonization of Africa.
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Which is a true statement about the Treaty of Kanagawa?

A
It was a treaty that was fair to both sides.
B
It was an unequal treaty that favored Japan.
C
It was a treaty that Japan was happy with.
D
It was an unequal treaty that favored the US.
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By building military bases around the world, imperialist nations mainly aimed to

A
resupply naval vessels.
B
initiate wars in several places at once.
C
avoid warfare within their own nation.
D
conduct trade with far-flung colonies.
4

Africa is separated from Europe by the

A
Sahara Desert.
B
Indian Ocean.
C
Mediterranean Sea.
D
Atlantic Ocean.
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One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

A
establish rulers known as viceroys
B
build up the Indian economy.
C
spread British influence and power.
D
create a new British colony in Asia.
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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 had help from its allies in Europe to fight the Chinese.
C
China never had a chance after Britain’s surprise attack.
D
Britain’s navy outnumbered the Chinese navy by fifty to one.
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The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to

A
demand a change in government.
B
take over the Japanese military.
C
destroy relations with the US.
D
ask for more support from the US.
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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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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 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 nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
C
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy.
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 one effect of industrialization?

A
Nations needed more raw materials.
B
Nations became more self-sufficient.
C
Nations started to reduce their territories overseas.
D
Nations began to cooperate rather than compete.
12

In their competition for power, nations raced to

A
educate their citizens.
B
build new colonies.
C
improve their quality of life.
D
create alliances.
13

In China, food shortages, corruption in government, and high rates of opium addiction led to

A
the Open Door Policy.
B
the Boxer Rebellion.
C
the Opium Wars.
D
the Taiping Rebellion.
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How did the decline of Mughal influence affect the East India Company?

A
The decline of Mughal power resulted in chaos, which made trade very difficult for the East India Company.
B
The decline of Mughal power resulted in the rise of a new Indian ruler who wanted to expand trade with 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 robbed the East India Company of a trade partner and their trading posts decreased.
16

Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Farm land
C
Palm oil
D
Coal
17

Which correctly lists all of the belligerents in the Crimean War?

A
Russia and the Ottoman Empire
B
Russia, France, and Britain
C
Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain
D
Russia, France, Britain, and India
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What would happen to industrialized nations’ economies if they did not expand their reach abroad?

A
Nations would avoid shortages of essential items within their nation.
B
Nations would have fewer partnerships with other nations.
C
Nations would have a smaller market in which to sell their goods.
D
Nations would stop making what they needed with resources.
19

Which of the words best describes Africa?

A
country
B
continent
C
desert
D
river
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
B
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
C
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
D
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire helped Europe to

A
put Europeans at the head of new governments.
B
create allies in newly formed nations.
C
open up new trade routes in the empire.
D
gain more power in the region.

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