Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

A
deterring the expansion of the war
B
Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.
C
preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
D
reducing overall casualties
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Many Chinese were not happy about the increasing Western influence so they

A
supported Empress Cixi.
B
supported Emperor Guangxu.
C
rose up in the Boxer Rebellion.
D
rose up in the Taiping Rebellion.
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Open DoorBoxerOpium WarProgressive

A
Open Door
B
Boxer
C
Opium War
D
Progressive
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Europeans’ belief in their cultural superiority helped them justify imperialistic actions because they thought

A
learning about other nations’ cultures improved European culture.
B
spreading European culture to other nations helped the less advanced.
C
sharing European culture with other nations made valuable allies.
D
introducing European culture to other nations increased religious choice.
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The East India Company set up regional governments in India that were run by

A
company governors.
B
colonial viceroys.
C
Mughal emperors.
D
Indian rajahs.
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Under New Imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control colonies because of

A
decades of proven leadership under old imperialism.
B
improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.
C
carefully forged relationships with colonies’ existing governments.
D
strong central control from within European nations.
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Which is a true statement about the effect of the Taiping Rebellion?

A
Britain took control of China’s government.
B
The internal government conflict ended.
C
The Qing Dynasty was strengthened.
D
The number of lives lost was over twenty million.
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The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans

A
rushed to set up colonies in Africa.
B
fought each other on African soil before leaving the continent.
C
abandoned plans for establishing African colonies.
D
grew interested in African music and art forms.
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
B
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
C
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
D
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
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What was one positive result of the British raj’s rule in India?

A
India had a developed infrastructure, including railroads and communications.
B
The standard of living greatly increased for many Indian citizens.
C
Indian employees received the same wages as their British counterparts.
D
A rising number of Indian officials held leadership positions in government.
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Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
strong and powerful
B
eager to invade the Balkans
C
weak and in decline
D
allied with the Triple Entente
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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How did advancements in medical technology influence imperialistic expansion?

A
They led to significant population growth in imperial countries.
B
They decreased the lifespan of individuals in colonized areas.
C
They enabled imperial forces to survive in various colonized environments.
D
They hindered expansion by reallocating finances away from key resources.
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When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

A
each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.
B
together shared total control of Persia’s government.
C
together shared total control of the Suez Canal.
D
each gained partial control of the Suez Canal.
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Which of the following did Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe?

A
the border area it shared with Italy
B
the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina
C
the country of Serbia
D
Germany’s colonies in Africa
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The end of dynastic rule in China was ultimately due to

A
greed.
B
opium.
C
imperialism.
D
isolationism.
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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
invasion of the region by outside forces.
B
political instability of the region.
C
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
D
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
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How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.
B
China surrendered quickly.
C
China had fewer troops.
D
Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.
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A mobilization plan allows a country to

A
ensure that all its citizens can read and write.
B
assemble its armed forces and move them quickly.
C
make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food.
D
end hostilities with a neighboring country.

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