Stats: European Imperialism Quiz

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
What is the term for the domination by one country of the political, economic, and/or cultural life of another country or region?	Imperialism	80%
Industrialization was another main motivation. They wanted access to...	Natural {resources}	75%
Name one of these	Rubber \| Petroleum \| Palm Oil \| Metal	65%
They also wanted to spread what?	Christianity	60%
As Europeans grew stronger, other empires were growing weaker. Name one.	Ottoman \| China	55%
The Europeans began rapidly expanding starting in 1870. What are the three main motivations for this?	E{conomic}	45%
They also had a...	Growing {population}	45%
Australia	Britain	40%
The Europeans redrew the map of Africa. What country possessed most of the North of Africa?	France	40%
European merchants were restricted to a very small area in southern China. With the rise of the Industrial Revolution, Europeans finally had the ability to conquer China. (type ok)	ok	40%
What is the term for Europeans believing that they were superior to other races? (Not racism, there is a different term)	Social {Darwinism}	40%
This set up a chain reaction that led to what conference?	{Berlin} Conference	35%
	British citizens in China didn't have to obey Chinese {law}.	35%
Where does he want to colonize?	Congo	35%
What African country managed to stay uncolonized throughout this entire thing?	E{thiopia}	35%
Cambodia	France	35%
Who tries to invade them, and is crushed?	Italy	35%
Who was the king of Belgium?	King Leopold II	35%
Who was the other country that maintained their independence over the years?	L{iberia}	35%
They also desired...	New {markets}	35%
Is this treaty fair?	no	35%
Okay, shifting gears again. There were many European powers grabbing things throughout Asia and the Pacific, too. I will name a colony and you tell me who controlled it. (type okay)	ok	35%
The British started growing what in India and selling it to China.	Opium	35%
What valuable natural resource there did they want? (Hint: tires)	Rubber	35%
Philippines	Spain	35%
This is modern-day ____.	Taiwan	35%
However, this has all been proven to be false. Europeans used this to believe themselves as superior and therefore deserved to exploit and conquer the world. What was the term for this?	The {White} {Man}'{s} {Burden}	35%
What native empire was already promenient in South Africa when the Bri'ish came?	Zulu	35%
What British company had been active around India for a while? (Hint: british is in the name)	British East India Company	30%
The Chinese get very addicted to it, and the government steps in. They do all of these things:	{Execute} drug dealers	30%
Another reason for this is because Europeans wanted to _____ previously "uncharted territory"	Explore	30%
There was a rumor going around that these were greased with ____.	Fat	30%
This is because they imported many things to defend themselves, mainly ____.	Guns	30%
They backed this up using "science" such as _____.	{Skull} measurements.	30%
Alaska	United States	30%
When the Qing empress dies, a _-year-old inherits the throne and CHAOS ensues.	2	25%
Who is noticeably missing from this conference?	Africans	25%
What empire mostly did this?	British	25%
	China had to open 5 {ports} to the British	25%
The Europeans found it difficult to make it into the interior of Africa for many reasons. Name one.	Difficult Terrain \| Native Populations \| Disease	25%
Indies	Dutch	25%
Japan gained what island from it?	Formosa	25%
What were his 3 principles of the people?	Free China from {foreign} influence	25%
By 1894 what country had industrialized and was also looking for colonies?	Japan	25%
Shifting gears. What empire had ruled India for 200 years at this point?	Mughals	25%
	P{olitical}	25%
This is forbidden for both Muslims and Hindus. This was the first step of what?	Sepoy {Rebellion}	25%
This company was originally meant for what?	{Spice} trade	25%
	Worked to end {slavery}	25%
The French nearly lost what colony as they tried to build their own empire?	Algeria	20%
They attacked foreigners, and were crushed by other countries. What was this called?	{Boxer} Uprising	20%
British used which form of rule?	{Direct} rule	20%
What new rifles did the Bri'ish issue to the Sepoys?	Enfield {rifle}	20%
	Implemented western {legal} proceedings	20%
Fill in the blank: India was the ____ in the crown of the British empire.	Jewel	20%
This is due to their great geography, including being surrounded by what?	Mountains	20%
What is the term for believing your culture is superior to others?	Nationalism	20%
	Representative {government}	20%
They gunned it for China and what war began?	{Sino}-Japanese War	20%
There are many factors that led to discontent within the peasants of China. Eventually, they rebelled. What was this called?	{Taiping} Rebellion	20%
	Tell Britain to {stop} (they say no)	20%
On top of this, all of these things also happen to Sepoys.	They are {paid} less than Bri'ish soldiers	20%
	Advocated for the spread of {Christianity}	15%
What was this originally going to be?	A {Prison} colony	15%
The Sepoys kill some 6,000 British. In response, the British massacre over 150,000 Indians. What was the name of the colony they established?	British {Raj}	15%
But this also gave them greater ____ over the region.	Control	15%
What was the term for when imperial power would send representatives from the country to the colony to directly manage it?	Direct Rule	15%
What was the term for when they allowed local rulers to govern while aiming to “Westernize” those rulers to spread “civilization".	Indirect Rule	15%
Imperialism promoted the growth of each country's _______.	Military	15%
Even though they were a private company, they acted similarly to a government. They had a private _____.	Military	15%
Many european countries carve out spheres of influences in China. What policy do they eventually adopt?	{Open}-{Door} Policy	15%
Eventually, the British take over India, and put in place many reforms.	Provided western {education}	15%
What was the term for an Indian soldier working for the British?	Sepoy	15%
Industrialized Europe had many developments that Africa didn't have, name one.	Telegraph \| Steam Power \| Advanced Medicine \| New Military Tech	15%
	The British disrespected their local {customs}	15%
They eventually open fire on the Bri'ish, and are immediately crushed. What treaty do they sign?	The Treaty of {Nanjing}	15%
When this happens, what happens to the Sepoys?	They are {imprisoned}	15%
China had a very strict ______ policy.	Trade	15%
This, in a way, led to what?	WW1	15%
	Britain also receives {Hong} {Kong}	10%
What are some of the concessions China is forced to make?	Britain receives huge {payments}	10%
They encouraged farmers to grow ______ for money.	{Cash} {Crops}	10%
	{Economic} mismanagement	10%
	{Economic} security	10%
They allowed who to remarry? (This upset a lot of people)	Hindu {widows}	10%
	I{deological}	10%
The British rule did have a little bit of upside. There was more _____ in India.	Political {stability}	10%
China was running a trade _____.	Surplus	10%
What was the term for the British ruler of India?	Viceroy	10%
But really, the main reasons for it was _____.	$$$	5%
He branded it as a mission to “help the men plagued by ______"	Barbarism	5%
European nation-states were becoming stronger. They needed more ____ for their growing militaries.	Bases	5%
At what battle did they defeat them?	Battle of {Adowa}	5%
But this also led to mass ______.	Deforestation	5%
Who was their ruler?	Emperor {Menelik} II	5%
But this also put a huge strain on their actual ___, as the economy was more focused on making money than providing for the people.	Food	5%
They increased access to _____.	Medicine	5%
India is very diverse. It begins to fragment, and Britain encourages competition between competing factions. Slowly but surely, the Bri'ish gradually expand their _____ over India.	Power	5%
What is the term for when local leaders are left in power but are expected	Protectorate	5%
In 1899 there was a secret society formed. What were they called?	Righteous Harmonious Fists	5%
What was it called when a European power claims exclusive rights of	Sphere of Influence	5%
The British built ____ lines.	Telegraph	5%
	They are treated with {racism}	5%
Name one reason for why civilizations in Africa were prevented from growing larger.	Wars \| Slave Trade	5%
They were fading, though. Why?	Lack of strong {rulers}	0%
Of course, the Africans didn't like this. They fought back. What was the name of the political/spiritual leader of the Shona in Zimbabwe, who fought the British and would inspire future generations to fight for freedom?	Nehanda	0%
Nationalism had taken root in China. Who organizes the Revolutionary Alliance?	Sun Yaxian	0%
	They are excessively {taxed}	0%

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