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Persia was located between the Middle East and

A
Great Britain.
B
Central Asia.
C
Africa.
D
Russia.
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Read this passage written by British imperialist Cecil Rhodes.“I contend that we are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race… If there be a God, I think that what he would like me to do is to paint as much of the map of Africa British red as possible.”According to this passage, which of the following best describes Rhodes’s view of British imperialism?

A
It is Britain’s duty to send manufactured goods to Africa.
B
God is opposed to the colonization of Africa.
C
It is Britain’s duty to spread European ways and customs around the world.
D
The British should be embarrassed by their dreams of a colonial empire.
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When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

A
building a canal for trade with the Ottoman region.
B
helping Ottoman nations achieve independence.
C
cutting off most trade with the Ottoman region.
D
trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
B
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
C
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
D
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
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Why did Meiji leaders expand Japan’s military and heavily invest in industrialization?

A
They wanted to weaken the power of the Samurai.
B
They wanted to limit western influence in Japan.
C
They wanted to overthrow the rival Tokugawa Shogunate.
D
They wanted Japan to pursue isolationism.
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Which is a true statement about the effect of the Taiping Rebellion?

A
Britain took control of China’s government.
B
The internal government conflict ended.
C
The Qing Dynasty was strengthened.
D
The number of lives lost was over twenty million.
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When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

A
each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.
B
together shared total control of Persia’s government.
C
together shared total control of the Suez Canal.
D
each gained partial control of the Suez Canal.
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Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

A
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
B
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
C
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
D
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy.
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Africa is separated from Europe by the

A
Atlantic Ocean.
B
Mediterranean Sea.
C
Sahara Desert.
D
Indian Ocean.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

A
growth and a stronger empire.
B
independence or self-rule for many territories.
C
new alliances with many European nations.
D
a smaller but more stable empire.
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These are the Spheres of Influence in China.Which country had the second largest sphere of influence in China?

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A
Russia
B
France
C
Britain
D
Japan
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China was divided into areas of foreign economic control which were known as

A
provinces of control.
B
islands of influence.
C
areas of domination.
D
spheres of influence.
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The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to

A
take over the Japanese military.
B
destroy relations with the US.
C
ask for more support from the US.
D
demand a change in government.
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Muhammad Ali tried to westernize Egypt by

A
building a large army and expanding Egyptian territory.
B
allowing Britain to take control of the government.
C
expanding farms and developing a range of new crops.
D
inviting European industries to expand to Egypt.
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Look at this famous political cartoon of Cecil Rhodes, standing over Africa.Which of the following best describes the message conveyed by this cartoon?

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A
African colonies come with many strings attached.
B
European countries should not try to set up colonies in Africa.
C
Europeans are powerful enough to subdue an entire continent.
D
Europeans should set up colonies only on the northern and southern tips of Africa.
16

Which words best describe King Leopold II’s actions in central Africa?

A
indifferent, removed
B
kind, concerned
C
enlightened, civilized
D
cruel, heartless
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What part did the slave trade play in helping Europeans take control of much of Africa in the 1800s?

A
Europeans were able to enslave the people they conquered.
B
The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms.
C
Europeans insisted that Africans practice slavery.
D
The slave trade enriched the Europeans at this time.
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What started the Russo-Japanese War?

A
Russia issued a preemptive strike on Japan in the Sea of China.
B
The conflict over Korea escalated into war near Seoul, Korea.
C
Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia.
D
Negotiations to avoid war broke down, and war ensued.
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Because Japan felt disrespected by the provisions of the Treaty of Portsmouth, it would most likely lead Japan to

A
an increase in aggressive imperialism.
B
a desire to reclaim Manchuria from China.
C
eventual revenge against the country of Russia.
D
lack of trust in the US and future negotiations with it.
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Which statement best describes the economy of India in the late 1700s?

A
In the late 1700s, British farmers produced cotton that was shipped to Indian factories to produce textiles.
B
In the late 1700s, Indian farmers produced cotton that was shipped to British factories to produce textiles.
C
In the late 1700s, taxes were lowered to promote struggling manufacturing and trade industries in India.
D
In the late 1700s, taxes were raised to gain revenue from the growing manufacturing industries in India.

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