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Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

In 1870's only ______ of Africa was under colonial powers.

  1. 15%

  2. 50%

  3. 10%

  4. 60%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The "Scramble for Africa" was the invasion, occupation, division, colonisation and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. In 1870, only 10 percent of Africa was under European control; by 1914 it had increased to 90 percent of the continent, with only Ethiopia (Abyssinia), the Dervish state (present-day Somalia) and Liberia still being independent.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

Europeans did not establish complete political control of ____.

  1. China

  2. Africa

  3. India

  4. Vietnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

China was having its own culture with strong tilt towards communism. Though  European powers established parts of coastal cities or trade ports as "concessions," which they occupied and controlled. Some, such as Shanghai, were divided into multiple European concessions. Others, like British-controlled Hong Kong, were fully absorbed into the European empires. This is why China is labelled as partially dominated by Europe.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

King _____ of Belgium erected a colony in the Congo river basin.

  1. William II

  2. Nicholas II

  3. Leopold II

  4. Henry
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the late Nineteenth century King Leopold II of Belgium attempted to influence the Belgian government to support colonial expansion around the then-largely unexplored Congo Basin. The rulers showed a sheer ambivalence and hence Leopold was successful in establishing a colony there.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

In what areas changes were found in the period of great mobility?

  1. Economic

  2. Social

  3. Political

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the period of great mobility there were great changes in economic, social, political and culture. Groups of people traveled long distances in search of opportunity. The subcontinent held immense wealth and the possibilities for people to carve a fortune.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

By which year the entire Asian region came under the imperial rule?

  1. 1910

  2. 1914

  3. 1916

  4. 1918
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The European nations transformed due to the Renaissance Movement, developing a crave for modern imperialism. By 1914, this caving brought the entire Asian and African regions under the imperial rule.

Multiple choice history colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism battle of plassey and battle of buxar

Till the end of the $17$th Century the growth of the executive and legislative powers of the East India Company depended on.

  1. Governor

  2. Governor-General

  3. Parliament

  4. Crown
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the 17th century, the East India Company operated under a Royal Charter granted by the British Crown, which defined its powers and privileges.