Age of Imperialism Jeopardy

1. Age of Imperialism Jeopardy Imp. in China & Mid East Imp. in Africa Imp. In India Motives Misc. 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25

2. 5 5 Motives What motive was used to the spread European way of life? Correct Answer: Cultural/ideological

3. 10 10 Motives What motive was used because of the need for natural resources? Correct Answer: economic A

4. 15 15 Motives What motive was used to improve national defense? Correct Answer:  political

5. 20 20 Motives What motive was used to open new markets in which to sell manufactured goods? Correct Answer: economic

6. 25 25 Motives What motive was used to increase national pride or nationalism? Correct Answer: political

7. 5 Imp. in China & Mid East 5 In what country is the Suez Canal? Correct Answer: Egypt

8. 10 Imp. in China & Mid East 10 Why was the Suez Canal in Egypt called the “Lifeline of the Empire”? Correct Answer: provided a strategic shipping route to British colonies

9. 15 Imp. in China & Mid East 15 In 1900, anti-foreign sentiment in China led to an uprising known as? Correct Answer: Boxer Rebellion

10. 20 Imp. in China & Mid East 20 How was the United States able to get into Chinese trade market? Correct Answer: Open door policy Double Jeopardy Question How was the United States able to get into Japan? Correct Answer: Japan let us in

11. 25 Imp. in China & Mid East 25 What led to the collapse of the last Chinese Empire in 1912? Correct Answer: failure to control foreign influence

12. 5 Imp. in Africa 5 What two countries remained independent in Africa? Correct Answer: Ethiopia and Liberia

13. 10 Imp. in Africa 10 In the “Scramble for Africa” (1880s), what were European imperialists seeking? Correct Answer: raw materials for industry

14. 15 Imp. in Africa 15 According to the map, which European country colonized most of the Northern and Western African nations? Correct Answer: French

15. 20 Imp. in Africa 20 What set the stage for European nations to carve up Africa into colonies in 1884? Correct Answer: Berlin Conference

16. 25 Imp. in Africa 25 What motive for imperialism is best represented in this cartoon? Correct Answer: Economic Double Jeopardy Question Who is the gentleman shown in the picture? Correct Answer: Cecil Rhodes

17. 5 Imp. In India 5 80% of Indians practice this majority religion. Correct Answer: Hinduism

18. 10 Imp. In India 10 What is the name for the Indian’s that East India Company used as troops? Correct Answer: Sepoys

19. 15 Imp. In India 15 What was the name of the group which carried out early European trade and colonization of India? Correct Answer: British East India Co.

20. 20 Imp. In India 20 What term refers to the British rule after India came under the British crown during the reign of Queen Victoria? Correct Answer: Raj

21. 25 Imp. In India 25 What caused the Sepoy rebellion in India? Correct Answer: rumor British would make Indian soldiers violate their religious beliefs by putting bullets covered in fat in their mouth

22. 5 Miscellaneous 5 What is the term used to describe when a powerful country takes over a weaker country? Correct Answer: imperialism

23. 10 Miscellaneous 10 What is the term for an area in which a foreign nation controlled trade and investment? Correct Answer: Sphere of influence

24. 15 Miscellaneous 15 What caused the end of the Age of Imperialism? Correct Answer: WWI

25. 20 Miscellaneous 20 What is the term European used to say they had genetic superiority & justify imperialism? Correct Answer: Social Darwinism

26. 25 Miscellaneous 25 How many years was the scramble for Africa? A. 20 B. 24 C. 34 Correct Answer: - 34 (1880 – 1914)