Colonialism And Post Colonialism Quiz 162 (20 MCQs)

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1. By the early 19th century, Indonesia became a colony.

Correct Answer: C) Portugal.

2. The man set to navigate the Niger and Congo river by the King of Belgium.

Correct Answer: A) Henry Stanley.

3. Building housesPlanting cropsBuilding roadsWhich of the following is the BEST title for the list shown above?

Correct Answer: A) Ways People Modify the Physical Environment.

4. Which cultural trait distinguishes Brazil from most other nations in South America?

Correct Answer: D) Portuguese language.

5. The capital provinces developed around .....

Correct Answer: D) Port cities.

6. What country first found the route to Asia through sailing down to Africa?

Correct Answer: B) Portugal.

7. It was during the American colonial rule that the teaching of Filipino was implemented.

Correct Answer: B) False.

8. This was the first document in history to ever limit the power of a ruler.

Correct Answer: B) Magna Carta.

9. What challenge did Surontiko Samin of Randublatung village in Java present to state ownership of the forest?

Correct Answer: A) Earth, water, wood were not created by the state.

10. Literacy tests, poll taxes and the grandfather clause violated which amendment?

Correct Answer: D) 15th.

11. The direct consequences of colonization were.....

Correct Answer: D) All are correct.

12. Pick the most appropriate reason for Resistance raised by Jotedars against Zamindars.

Correct Answer: A) Assert power over land.

13. The white Spaniards in the colonies.....

Correct Answer: D) They enjoyed economic and political privileges.

14. Crops grown in large amounts to be sold for profit

Correct Answer: A) Cash crops.

15. FILL IN THE BLANK:To ..... means to go to another country that is not your own and take control of the area so you can benefit economically

Correct Answer: C) Colonizer (n).

16. Who is the leader of corregimiento

Correct Answer: A) Mayor.

17. The first industrial revolution occurred

Correct Answer: C) In the second half of the 18th century.

18. Which term means a GOOD to sold another country?

Correct Answer: A) Exports.

19. The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

Correct Answer: C) Social Darwinism.

20. Who was the first of the santhal to rise in revolt against the British in the 18th century?

Correct Answer: C) Tilka Manjhi.