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

A
“My country is better than all other countries.”
B
“We have much to learn from the cultures of other peoples.”
C
“It is our duty to help civilize people less cultured than us.”
D
“My country can benefit from the rich resources of other countries.”
E
“People are the same all over the world.”
F
“God approves of my country’s plans to set up new colonies.”
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What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s? Choose four answers.

A
land for farming
B
gold and diamonds
C
ivory
D
rubber and palm oil
E
petroleum and coal
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A
tariff
B
fee
C
goods tax
D
surcharge
4

Which is a true statement about the Open Door policy?

A
The idea for the policy was opposed by the United States.
B
All nations did not want to pay taxes equally.
C
All nations should have equal access to ports of trade.
D
The idea for the policy came from Britain and France.
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The map shows British India.What does this map of British India in 1860 show?

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A
provinces ruled by East India Company and trading states
B
provinces ruled by East India Company and manufacturing states
C
provinces ruled by the British raj and states controlled by Indian monarchs
D
provinces ruled by sepoys and states controlled by Mughal empire
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What was one change established by the British raj in India?

A
The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.
B
The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.
C
The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.
D
The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.
7

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

A
Japan added Manchuria to its territory.
B
Japan gained influence in nations such as Manchuria and Korea.
C
Russia defeated the Japanese fleet.
D
Russia rose as a major competitor for power in east Asia.
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This newspaper drawing shows India under British rule.What does the image best show regarding life for many of India’s people under British rule?

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A
the effects of forced relocation by the British
B
the lack of hospitals provided by the British
C
dying from the plague while under British rule
D
the poverty that existed under British rule
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Emperor Guangxu instituted sweeping reforms to modernize the government and the economy, and as a result

A
Empress Cixi had him arrested.
B
Empress Cixi supported him.
C
China surged forward economically.
D
China’s people supported him.
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What was the most significant way in which imperialism affected Japan?

A
Japan transitioned from being isolationist to being more open.
B
Japan transitioned from being open to being more isolationist.
C
Japanese citizens ate mostly in Western foods.
D
Japanese citizens adopted Christianity as their religion.
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To drive out foreign influences, the main thing the Boxers did was to

A
recruit members openly.
B
oppose any kind of immigration.
C
force closure of all the ports in China.
D
kill foreigners, missionaries, and Chinese Christians.
12

The British East India Company had taken over India by

A
the 1550s.
B
the 1650s
C
the 1750s.
D
the 1850s.
13

What kind of resistance to colonial rule was exhibited in India?

A
huge citizen uprisings
B
violent militias
C
non-violent protests
D
guerilla movements
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Look at the map of Africa below.

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A
countries
B
peoples
C
wet and dry regions
D
bodies of water
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What was Hawaii’s status following its annexation in 1898?

A
US state
B
US territory
C
independent nation
D
Filipino territory

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