World History Quiz: Colonial Times

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1.

Describe the Sepoy Mutiny and the effect it had on the control that the British wielded over the Indians. Please answer to the best of your ability.
2.

Imperialism is:
- A.
  
  A forcible overthrow of a government or social order for a new system
- B.
  
  When the people turn against their leader
- C.
  
  When a more powerful country bullies a weaker one
- D.
  
  The belief that one race is superior to another
3.

Before the Age of Imperialism, Europeans only controlled 2% of all the land in Africa, and most of this land was near the coast.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

_________ (last name only) was the man who traveled to Africa as a missionary and decided to never return to Europe.
5.

____________ __________ (first and last name) was a reporter who went on a search for the missionary in Africa, and soon became very popular in Europe. His experiences sparked the Europeans' interest in Africa.
6.

The reporter was soon approached by King Leopold II, who was very interested in Africa's natural resources. He was the king of what country?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  The Netherlands
- C.
  
  Belgium
- D.
  
  Scotland
7.

"____________ ___________" is the belief that the strongest or fittest should survive and flourish in society, while the weak and unfit should be allowed to die.
8.

What are some of the European Motives for Colonization?
- A.
  
  Source for raw materials
- B.
  
  Market for finished goods
- C.
  
  Racism
- D.
  
  To complete destroy the weaker nation
- E.
  
  Economic opportunities
9.

14 nations met at the _________ ________ and claimed various parts of Africa without the African nations' permission.
10.

What were the two methods of management?
- A.
  
  Extreme
- B.
  
  Indirect
- C.
  
  Mild
- D.
  
  Imperialism
- E.
  
  Direct
11.

In the ____ ____ Rebellion, the Africans thought that holy water would protect them from the bullets, so they openly defied the British.
12.

_______ was the only African country successful at beating the Europeans. This was mainly due to King Menelik II, the Emperor. He had a huge stockpile of modern weapons, and used them to defend their land.
13.

What form of control did the East India Company wield over the Indians?
- A.
  
  Sphere of Influence
- B.
  
  Colony
- C.
  
  Economic Imperialism
- D.
  
  Protectorate
14.

________ were Indian soldiers that were hired by the British.
15.

______ - the part of India under direct British rule.