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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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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.
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A
Taiwanese
B
Japanese
C
Korean
D
Chinese
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How did President Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy affect the construction of the Panama Canal?

A
The United States helped Panama declare independence from Colombia, then negotiated for the canal.
B
The United States helped Colombia declare independence from Panama, then negotiated for the canal.
C
The United States used military force to annex Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.
D
The United States used economic sanctions to hurt Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.
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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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A
Caspian
B
Atlantic
C
Persian
D
Suez
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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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Which is an example of a sphere of influence?

A
A nation is politically independent, but an imperial power controls its trade.
B
A nation is under complete political and cultural control of an imperial power.
C
A nation is protected by an imperial power in return for trade privileges.
D
A nation forms an alliance with an imperial power, and both reap benefits.
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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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An example of Japanese imperial rule that was evident when it placed restrictions on Korean rights was that

A
it took away all guns.
B
it squelched nationalist groups.
C
it assumed control of the government.
D
it assumed control of newspapers and free speech.
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A
annexation
B
provision
C
restoration
D
protectorate
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Which statement best describes a feasible question?

A
A feasible question is connected to a particular goal.
B
A feasible question relates to the topic at hand.
C
A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
D
A feasible question can be studied and investigated.
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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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What happened after the British became more imperialistic and forced China to sign trade agreements?

A
Imports to China and exports from China grew.
B
Great Britain and China merged industries.
C
Imports to Britain grew, but exports to China fell.
D
China refused to honor the agreements.
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What caused Egypt’s troubles in the 1800s? Check all that apply.

A
rapid industrial expansion
B
reliance on cotton crops
C
social reforms
D
government spending
E
French interference

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