TEST 7-3.4 7-3.5 Industrialism and Imperialism
100 Total Points
 This quiz has 23 multiple-choice questions and one short-answer question. Bubble in neatly on your
answer sheet. On short answer questions, write neatly and pay attention to spelling and grammar.
 Please raise your hand if you have any questions. No talking!
1. The Industrial Revolution began officially in ____________________. (7-3.4)
A. the United States
B. Great Britain
C. Germany
D. Latin America
2. Which of the following was the first industry to industrialize? (7-3.4)
A. Automobile industry
B. Steel industry
C. Textile industry
D. Railroad industry
3. Which of the following was NOT a reason why cities in the Industrial Revolution experienced urbanization? (73.4)
A. Large, comfortable houses were available to even the poorest factory workers.
B. The enclosure movement sent many poor farmers to cities.
C. Most available jobs were located in urban factory towns.
D. A general growth in population had resulted from improvements in agriculture.
4. Because of new developments like machine technology, mass production, and interchangeable parts, how did
these developments impact the industrialized cities ECONOMICALLY? (7-3.4)
A. Production became much more difficult and required more labor.
B. Production became less expensive and more efficient.
C. Production slowed and became less efficient.
D. Production remained at the same level as it had been in the domestic system.
5. In an industrialized country, you would most likely find all of the following, EXCEPT… (7-3.4)
A. A growing population
B. Plenty of natural resources
C. Large-scale factories
D. Most people living in rural, rather than urban areas
6. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, which of the following was a CULTURAL impact? (7-3.4)
A. They became crowded and often unsanitary places to live.
B. They became polluted with waste from factories and people.
C. They grew larger and more populated.
D. All of the above
7. Industrial factory workers and other laborers were most likely to support the system of socialism rather of
capitalism because ______________. (7-3.4)
A. They were all people, and socialism is all about people.
B. Under a socialist system they could achieve equality, while under a capitalist system they remained the
lowest of social classes.
C. Socialism was about making the most profit possible, so socialism could make the factory workers very
wealthy.
D. All of the above.
“The government should take charge of planning and controlling the economy, so that no one is
allowed to become too rich. We won’t have the freedom to make our own economic decisions,
but it will be worth it when we are all equal and there is no more poverty.”
8. The statement above would most likely be said by a/n _________________. (7-3.4)
A. Capitalist
B. Imperialist
C. Isolationist
D. Socialist
“Each individual should be responsible for his or her own success. The government has no right
to interfere in our businesses, or the economy. If we are all motivated to do the best we can for
ourselves, the economy will work itself out…and those at the bottom will just have to work
harder to get to the top.”
9. The statement above would most likely be said by a/n __________________. (7-3.4)
A. Socialist
B. Isolationist
C. Capitalist
D. Imperialist
“As a stronger nation, it is our right and responsibility to overpower weaker nations. They need
our protection and our guidance to become more civilized. We’re so advanced that they would
benefit from our control.”
10. The statement above would most likely be said by a/n __________________. (7-3.5)
A. Imperialist
B. Absolutist
C. Isolationist
D. Socialist
11. How did laissez-faire capitalism affect the economy during the Industrial Revolution? (7-3.4)
A. it was the foundation of the factory system. They had the government invest money to build
factories and periodically make reforms to factory conditions.
B. The upper and middle class oppressed the working class. They forced them to work in terrible
conditions for very low wages to generate more profits.
C. The working class was empowered by the government to overthrow the owners and take control
of the factories.
D. The working class was inspired to follow their dreams and make as much money as they
possibly could.
12. What is imperialism? (7-3.5)
A. A strong belief that your nation is superior to all other nations
B. An economic and political policy of extending your country’s power to control other countries
C. A policy based on a belief in isolationism, or remaining free from all foreign influence and entanglement
D. An economic system in which mother countries sought to achieve a favorable balance of trade through
having more exports than imports.
13. European countries built colonial empires in Africa in order to _____________. (7-3.5)
A. get raw materials and open new markets.
B. learn new war strategies from Africans.
C. teach African children to read and write English.
D. learn about self-government from African rulers.
14. All of the following terms are synonyms,(SAME) EXCEPT: ___________. (7-3.5)
A. Colonialism
B. Isolationism
C. Imperialism
D. Colonization
15. What two factors led to increased imperialism? (7-3.5)
A. French Revolution and American Revolution
B. Nationalism and Industrialization
C. Nationalism and Boxer Rebellion
D. Industrialization and Opium Wars
16. What did the Sepoy Rebellion symbolize for Britain? (7.3.5)
A. Indian anger and resentment toward British disrespect for native customs
B. The need to include other imperial powers in all decision-making
C. The need to increase the pay for all soldiers under British command
D. That the native populations were happy living under British command
17. What was a result of the Opium Wars in China? (7-3.5)
A. China stopped buying any goods from Britain.
B. Britain made China a colony of the British Empire.
C. China became an imperial power of its own after defeating Britain.
D. China was forced to allow Britain more trading rights.
18. What is the cartoonist trying to say about “spheres of influence”(7-3.5)
A. nations control special trading and economic rights within their area or section of China.
B. Nations share special trading and economic rights within their area or section of China.
C. China created the Open Door policy to stop the spheres of influence.
D. Nations couldn’t control special trading and economic rights because of laisse-faire capitalism
19. What was the United States’ reaction to European nations carving China into their own “spheres of influence”?
(7-3.5)
A. The USA created the Declaration of Independence.
B. The USA created the Open Door Policy.
C. The USA fought for its own sphere of influence in China.
D. The USA attended the Congress of Vienna.
20. What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion? (7-3.5)
A. To give France total control of Chinese trade
B. To spread democracy throughout China
C. To force out outside influences in China
D. To build more ports along the Chinese coast
21. What did the Meiji Restoration accomplish for Japan? (7-3.5)
A. modernized the country
B. opened up trade in Japan to all foreign nations
C. brought Christianity to the country
D. returned Japan to more traditional ways
22. Following the Meiji Restoration, Japan became an imperial power of its own. Which two wars demonstrated
Japan’s new imperial strength? (7-3.5)
A. The Zulu War and the Sepoy Rebellion
B. World War I and the War of 1812
C. The Russo-Japanese War and the Sino-Japanese War
D. World War II and the Opium Wars
23. Which of the following wars occurred as a result of imperialism in Africa? (7-3.5)
A. Spanish-American War
B. Zulu War
C. Sepoy Rebellion
D. Boxer Rebellion
24. Imperial nations carved up Africa in the 1800s and early 1900s. Which were the only two African nations that
remained free of imperial control in 1914? (7-3.5)
A. Union of South Africa and Morocco
B. Liberia and Ethiopia
C. Algeria and Congo
D. Gold coast and Nigeria
25. SHORT ANSWER (8 points total, on the back of your answer sheet): Explain why industrialization led to an
increase in imperialism. Full credit answers will be 3-4 sentences long and will include the following:
 Why did industrialization motivate nations to imperialize non-industrialized nations….2 pts
 What advantages did industrialization give to imperial nations…2 pts
 An example of a nation that became an imperial power because it industrialized…2 pts
 Complete sentences and correct grammar/spelling…2 pts
SPIRAL REVIEW
26. All of the following fueled French desire to revolt against the monarchy EXCEPT the ________.(7-3.1)
B. ideas of the Enlightenment
C. Declaration of Independence
D. American Revolution
E. Reign of Terror
27. In 1804, enslaved people in Haiti revolted against French rule. Who was the leader of the Haitian revolution? (73.3)
a. Toussaint-Louverture
b. Jose’ Maria Morelos
c. Miguel Hidalgo
d. Simon Bolivar
28. In the early 1800s, the countries now know as Italy and Germany did not exist. Which of the following concepts
played the biggest role in the unification of Italy and Germany? (7-3.2)
a. socialism
b. capitalism
c. nationalism
d. industrialism
29. China and Japan did not like Europeans bringing their culture and religion to Asia. What policy did China and
Japan follow as a result of their reaction to European colonialism? (7-1.5)
a. expansisionism
b. mercantilism
c. isolationism
d. globalism
30. What was the BIGGEST difference between capitalism and mercantilism? (7-1.3 & 7-1.4)
a. it discouraged investment by entrepreneurs
b. it wanted to keep government out of business.
c. It placed little emphasis on the principle of supply and demand.
d. It favored government regulation of business