1. What effect did nationalism and imperialism have on some European countries in the 1800s?
A: led them to expand their empires
B: reduced profits on factory-made goods
C: decreased feelings of patriotism
D: led to political unrest among citizens
2. How many Europeans feel about the effects of imperialism in their colonies?
A: They felt that people in the colonies wanted to become English citizens.
B: They felt that people in the colonies were worse off better due to European influence.
C: They felt that people in colonies were worse off than colonization.
D: They felt that there were no benefits to the colonies.
3. Why are Cecil Rhodes's ideas about English superiority considered to be opinions rather than facts?
A: They can be proven true.
B: They cannot be proven true.
C: Rhodes never really claimed English superiority.
D: They are facts, not opinions.
4. Which of the following areas was most affected by imperialism in the 1800s?
A: North America
B: South America
C: Eastern Europe
D: Africa
5. How might King Leopold's rule of the Congo be described?
A: fair
B: cruel
C: peaceful
D: friendly
6. What relationship did China have with Europe before the 1800s?
A: violent opposition
B: free access
C: limited trade
D: forced cooperation
7. What did the Chinese mean when they said that China was the "Middle Kingdom"?
A: It was the center of civilization.
B: It was located in the middle of Asia.
C: It was neither the largest nor the smallest country.
D: It was at the midpoint of all ocean trade routes.
8. How did the Qing dynasty prevent China from becoming modernized?
A: It limited opportunities for learning.
B: It stopped all trade with all other countries.
C: It isolated China from European influences.
D: It insisted that the Chinese return to ancient traditions.
9. What was the result of the first Opium War between Britain and China?
A: Britain took Hong Kong and forced China to open five treaty ports.
B: China forced Britain out of Asia.
C: Britain occupied Beijing.
D: Millions of Chinese people died.
10. What changes occurred in Japan after the Meiji emperor came to power?
A: The country focused on technology and modernization.
B: Japanese shotguns took control of the government.
C: China and Japan worked together to keep out Western ideas.
D: The government became a victim of Western imperialism.
11. Which of the following countries was most influenced by Western ideas?
A: China
B: Japan
C: Hong Kong
D: Korea
12. Why did Germans and Italians want to create their own nations?
A: They wanted to have their own colonies in America.
B: They were unhappy with the Catholic Church.
C: They had no common languages or customs.
D: They felt a strong sense of nationalism.
13. What country served as a role model for Germans and Italians?
A: Greece
B: France
C: Austria
D: Turkey
14. How did Prussia help create a unified German empire?
A: set up a democratic system of government
B: negotiated deals with several other countries
C: defeated neighboring countries in wars
D: inspired Germans to rise up and overthrow their rulers
15. Which of the following was NOT a leader in the nationalist effort to unify Italy?
A: Giuseppe Mazzini
B: Wilhelm II
C: Camillo di Cavour
D: Giuseppe Garibaldi
16. How are British dominions different from other independent nations?
A: Dominions are self-governing nations.
B: They overthrow their rules to form new nations.
C: Dominions still have ties with the ruling nation.
D: They won their independence through war.