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Nationalism increased competition for power among European nations because the desire for an empire was fueled by

A
patriotism.
B
industrialization.
C
materialism.
D
militarism.
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Which of the words best describes Africa?

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

A
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to

A
destroy relations with the US.
B
ask for more support from the US.
C
demand a change in government.
D
take over the Japanese military.
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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 a treaty that Japan was happy with.
C
It was an unequal treaty that favored Japan.
D
It was an unequal treaty that favored the US.
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The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to

A
open a critical trade route with the Far East.
B
control the territory’s abundance of resources.
C
stop other countries from taking over the territory.
D
keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.
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What was Commodore Perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of Japan’s transformation?

A
He sold US warships to Japan.
B
He closed all embassies except the US.
C
He opened Japan to the West.
D
He made Japan open its ports to Europe.
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Africa is separated from Europe by the

A
Mediterranean Sea.
B
Indian Ocean.
C
Atlantic Ocean.
D
Sahara Desert.
10

Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

A
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
B
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
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 Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
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What was the most significant result of the Opium Wars?

A
They increased Britain’s influence in China.
B
They decreased Europe’s influence in China.
C
China could no longer impose tariffs.
D
China’s navy was exposed as incompetent.
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Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Palm oil
C
Farm land
D
Coal
13

What was the US focused on in Haiti starting in 1915? Choose two correct answers.

A
military occupation
B
education reform
C
government stabilization
D
support of rebel groups
E
investment in infrastructure
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The motivation behind the new imperialism was to

A
obtain raw materials from colonies.
B
reduce overpopulation.
C
use colonists as factory workers.
D
build factories in colonies.
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China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because

A
China never had a chance after Britain’s surprise attack.
B
China’s navy was no match for Britain’s advanced weaponry.
C
Britain had help from its allies in Europe to fight the Chinese.
D
Britain’s navy outnumbered the Chinese navy by fifty to one.
16

What was a goal of French expansion into Asia?

A
establishing businesses
B
creating a larger army
C
spreading Christianity
D
improving technology
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Read the excerpt from a New York newspaper about the United States’ purchase of Alaska. Cash! Cash! Cash! - Cash paid for cast off territory. . . . Any impoverished monarchs retiring from the colonization business may find a good purchaser by addressing William H. Seward, Post Office, Washington D.C. Which best states the excerpt’s point of view toward Alaska?

A
Alaska is too large to purchase.
B
Alaska should be sold to other countries.
C
Alaska has few natural resources.
D
Alaska is land that no one wants.
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Which situation is the best example of assimilation?

A
A Belgian man starts eating hamburgers because he likes American food.
B
A Moroccan man begins to listen to Spanish music because he likes the sound.
C
A Japanese woman vacationing in India starts to wear Indian saris because they are pretty.
D
A German woman living in France begins speaking French because the locals do.
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One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

A
build up the Indian economy.
B
establish rulers known as viceroys
C
spread British influence and power.
D
create a new British colony in Asia.
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Which describes Haiti’s leadership in the 1850s?

A
under control by temporary presidents
B
under control by a constitutional government
C
under military rule
D
under imperial rule
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Which best summarizes Livingstone’s description of Africa?

A
There are abundant natural resources in Africa.
B
Africans are wealthy because they sell their marble.
C
Most of Africa is made up of thriving cities.
D
Africa’s animals are evenly distributed throughout the continent.

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