AnswersWorld History-2109310Imperialism and World War I

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A conscription program requires civilians to enroll for service in a nation’s

A
school system.
B
armed forces.
C
firefighting brigades.
D
soup kitchens.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

A
new alliances with many European nations.
B
independence or self-rule for many territories.
C
a smaller but more stable empire.
D
growth and a stronger empire.
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Which factor was most important in enabling Russia to fight in World War I for as long as it did?

A
a large supply of soldiers
B
financial wealth
C
early successes in the war
D
popular support
5

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

A
Russia rose as a major competitor for power in east Asia.
B
Russia defeated the Japanese fleet.
C
Japan added Manchuria to its territory.
D
Japan gained influence in nations such as Manchuria and Korea.
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Which of these statements best reflects the point of view of an imperialist? Choose four correct answers.

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

A
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
B
soldiers for their armies and navies.
C
workers for their factories and mills.
D
spices and other goods found in Asia.
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The British East India Company had taken over India by

A
the 1850s.
B
the 1650s
C
the 1750s.
D
the 1550s.
10

Which African colonies did Belgium control?

A
Algeria
B
South Africa
C
Ethiopia
D
Congo
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When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

A
trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.
B
building a canal for trade with the Ottoman region.
C
cutting off most trade with the Ottoman region.
D
helping Ottoman nations achieve independence.
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China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of its self-imposed isolation. As a result,

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

A
Airplanes became involved in active battle.
B
Airplane use declined, as there were insufficient materials to build new planes.
C
Fewer civilians took airplanes because of German threats.
D
Military forces became dependent exclusively on airplanes for fighting battles.
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Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?

A
The army wanted Russia to become a province of Germany.
B
Russian workers had stopped producing needed goods.
C
Communists had seized the means of production.
D
The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
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Throughout World War I, for which activity were airplanes most often used?

A
transporting soldiers and weapons
B
bombing targets on land
C
fighting
D
gathering information

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