European Expansion in the 19th Century

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What was the primary aim of capitalistic industry in the nineteenth century?

  • To achieve political power
  • To produce more and more (correct)
  • To preserve traditional values
  • To promote social welfare

Which continent emerged as the dominant power during the nineteenth century?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe (correct)
  • Australia

What was a striking feature of the nineteenth century in terms of global power dynamics?

  • Europe became dominant while Asia and Africa were colonized (correct)
  • Africa emerged as the global leader
  • Asia became dominant while Europe was colonized
  • Australia controlled most of the world's resources

What characteristic became evident in the latter half of the nineteenth century, showcasing the alliance of industry and finance?

<p>Trusts in the USA and cartels in Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a trust, as described in the text?

<p>An industrial organization controlling supply and price of a commodity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the collapse of old ideas of free trade in the latter half of the nineteenth century?

<p>Alliance of industry and finance seeking profits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European power was not satisfied with its industrial growth and empire, leading to clashes with Germany and the United States?

<p>England (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Meiji era, Japan became an advanced industrialised power by focusing on what?

<p>Western education and machinery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event surprised the world and demonstrated Japan's strength over China in the late 19th century?

<p>Annexation of the Liaotung peninsula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major powers warned Japan against annexing the Liaotung peninsula?

<p>Russia, Germany, and France (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the European colonisation of Africa from 1881 to 1914, which country was NOT involved in the scramble for colonies?

<p>Spain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to frequent clashes between Great Powers in Asia, Africa, and Europe during the late 19th century?

<p>National rivalry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Japan entering the “circle of the great Powers”?

<p>Defeat of Russia in the Russo-Japanese War (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the excuse Japan used to justify its annexation of Korea in 1910?

<p>Assassination of a prominent Japanese diplomat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European power had to fight a long and bitter war to conquer Algeria and Senegal in Africa?

<p>France (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of an Ethiopian army at Adowa in 1896?

<p>Italy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Japan demand regarding German rights in Shantung?

<p>Transfer of German rights to Japan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the first European attempts to carve out colonies in Africa?

<p>Bloody battles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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