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Under indirect rule, Indigenous culture was

A
subject to religious conversion.
B
adopted by many Europeans.
C
accepted to some degree.
D
seen as equal to European culture.
4

China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of its self-imposed isolation. As a result,

A
it did not face competition and could focus more clearly on its own goals.
B
it grew in a parallel way in technology and science, surging ahead of Europe.
C
the West surged ahead of China while China began its slow decline.
D
the West continued to badger China diplomatically for cooperation.
5

What was a major effect of the Russo-Japanese War?

A
Japan gained influence in nations such as Manchuria and Korea.
B
Russia defeated the Japanese fleet.
C
Russia rose as a major competitor for power in east Asia.
D
Japan added Manchuria to its territory.
6

Which African colonies did Belgium control?

A
Ethiopia
B
Algeria
C
South Africa
D
Congo
7

Which of these statements best reflects the point of view of an imperialist? Choose four correct answers.

A
“God approves of my country’s plans to set up new colonies.”
B
“My country can benefit from the rich resources of other countries.”
C
“People are the same all over the world.”
D
“It is our duty to help civilize people less cultured than us.”
E
“We have much to learn from the cultures of other peoples.”
F
“My country is better than all other countries.”
8

What is the definition of imperialism?

A
an intense sense of devotion to one’s own country or people
B
a country’s political, economic, and social domination over another
C
a nation’s rule by a monarch, emperor, or other powerful leader
D
a strong belief in the superiority of one’s culture over others
9

The British established the East India Company to acquire

A
spices and other goods found in Asia.
B
soldiers for their armies and navies.
C
workers for their factories and mills.
D
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
10

When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

A
trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.
B
cutting off most trade with the Ottoman region.
C
helping Ottoman nations achieve independence.
D
building a canal for trade with the Ottoman region.
11

Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

A
a smaller but more stable empire.
B
new alliances with many European nations.
C
growth and a stronger empire.
D
independence or self-rule for many territories.
12

The British East India Company had taken over India by

A
the 1750s.
B
the 1850s.
C
the 1550s.
D
the 1650s

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