______ was a British colony that combined diverse cultures and long-term rival groups.

______ was a British colony that combined diverse cultures and long-term rival groups.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:

AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
AB. Nigeria

_______ managed to maintain the independence of Ethiopia by exploiting imperialistic rivalries between European nations and by building up a modern arsenal that helped his forces defeat an Italian army.

_______ managed to maintain the independence of Ethiopia by exploiting imperialistic rivalries between European nations and by building up a modern arsenal that helped his forces defeat an Italian army.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:

AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
e. Menelik II

The overthrow of __________________, the last monarch of Hawaii, was accomplished in the late 1800s by a group of American sugar planters.

The overthrow of __________________, the last monarch of Hawaii, was accomplished in the late 1800s by a group of American sugar planters.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II



Answer:

AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
AD. Queen Lilioukalani

The _____________ began after rumors spread among Indian soldiers that the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat.

The _____________ began after rumors spread among Indian soldiers that the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat. 

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:

AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
d. Sepoy Mutiny

The opposition of the Dutch settlers to British policy in South Africa turned violent during the _______.

The opposition of the Dutch settlers to British policy in South Africa turned violent during the _______.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:


AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Liliuokalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
a. Boer War

______ was the leader of the Filipino nationalists who claimed that the US had promised immediate independence of the Philippine Islands after the end of the Spanish-American war.

______ was the leader of the Filipino nationalists who claimed that the US had promised immediate independence of the Philippine Islands after the end of the Spanish-American war.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II



Answer:

AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
c. Emilio Aguinaldo

In the 1800s the Zulu chief ___________ used highly disciplined warriors and good military organization to create a large state in southern Africa.

In the 1800s the Zulu chief ___________ used highly disciplined warriors and good military organization to create a large state in southern Africa.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:


AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
BC. Shaka

In 1907, _______________ lost a long fight to maintain its independence when Britain and Russia took over the country and divided it into spheres of influence.

In 1907, _______________ lost a long fight to maintain its independence when Britain and Russia took over the country and divided it into spheres of influence.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:


AB. Nigeria
AC. Persia
AD. Queen Lilioukalani
AE. Raj
BC. Shaka
AC. Persia

The part of India that was under direct British rule was known as the _______________. This term is also used to refer to the British rule over India.

The part of India that was under direct British rule was known as the _______________. This term is also used to refer to the British rule over India.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:

AB Nigeria
AC Persia
AD Queen Lilioukalani
AE Raj
BC Shaka
AE

The main cause of the _______ was Russia's desire to gain land on the Black Sea from the Ottoman Empire.

The main cause of the _______ was Russia's desire to gain land on the Black Sea from the Ottoman Empire.

a. Boer War
b. Crimean War
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Sepoy Mutiny
e. Menelik II


Answer:

AB Nigeria
AC Persia
AD Queen Lilioukalani
AE Raj
BC Shaka
b. Crimean War

Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of

Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of

a. Java
b. Hawaii
c. Borneo
d. the Philippine Islands


Answer: b

The main reason for British colonization of Singapore was to obtain use of its

The main reason for British colonization of Singapore was to obtain use of its

a. harbor
b. tin mines
c. plantations
d. sources of cheap labor


Answer: a

Malaysia became the world's leading exporter of

Malaysia became the world's leading exporter of 

a. tea
b. teak
c. rubber
d. sugar cane


Answer: c

The sepoys were

The sepoys were

a. Indian soldiers
b. Bengal Hindus
c. Mughal princes
d. Sikh civil servants


Answer: a

The Suez Canal was built through combined efforts of the

The Suez Canal was built through combined efforts of the 

a. French and British
b. French and Egyptians
c. Russians and Persians
d. Egyptians and Persians


Answer: b

Muhammad Ali instituted a series of reforms in the military and in the economy of

Muhammad Ali instituted a series of reforms in the military and in the economy of

a. Egypt
b. Persia
c. Herzegovina
d. the Ottoman Empire


Answer: a

Which of the following lost the Crimean War?

Which of the following lost the Crimean War?

a. Russia
b. France
c. Britain
d. the Ottoman Empire


Answer: a

How did Menelik II differ from other 19th century African leaders?

How did Menelik II differ from other 19th century African leaders?

a. He managed to maintain his nation's independence
b. He established colonies in Africa for his own nation
c. He eagerly adopted European methods of governing
d. He aggressively rebelled against European imperialism


Answer: a

The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africans should be

The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africans should be 

a. separated into ethnic groups
b. trained to function as leaders
c. watched over and taken care of
d. granted more rights and freedoms


Answer: c

The main difference between European colonies and protectorates in Africa had to do with their

The main difference between European colonies and protectorates in Africa had to do with their

a. economies
b. governments
c. social organizations
d. levels of technology


Answer: b