Modern World History- The Age of Imperialism Practice

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Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?
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The Industrial Revolution was driving force behind European imperialism.
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How were efforts to Westernize problematic for the Ottoman empire?
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Adoption of Western styles of government led to resentment of foreign influence and increased tensions.
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One of Ethiopia's greatest rulers, he expanded the empire almost to its present-day borders, repelled an Italian invasion 1896, and carried out a wide-ranging program of modernization. Who is the subject of the text?
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Menelik II
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Why was regionalism a political problem for Latin America?
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It made it difficult to establish unity and a central government.
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Japanese imperialism led to conflict with China over control of which area of Asia?
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Korea
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Which of the following statements best describes the Meiji Restoration?
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The Meiji reformers adapted the German model of government.
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To which policy, the United States claimed "international police power" in the Western Hemisphere.
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the Roosevelt Corollary
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How do direct and indirect rule differ?
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direct rule, European officials govern colonies; indirect rule used approved locals govern
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How did the Berlin Conference decide Africa's fate?
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It set new rules for the settlement and development of colonies in Africa.
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Which of the following was an effect of British colonial rule on education in India?
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New British schools mostly benefited the sons of wealthy Indian families.