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Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism

The ______ established a 'seaborne empire' over the Indian ocean.

  1. Dutch

  2. British

  3. Portuguese

  4. French
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a maritime empire in the Indian Ocean, focusing on controlling key trade routes and ports after Vasco da Gama reached India.

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism

Which of the colonial powers brought the dreadful disease of Rinderpest to Africa ?

  1. Spain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Italy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Italy brought the dreadful disease of Rinderpest to Africa. There was a large scale infection in Africa that caused major changes to animal life. Rinderpest entered in 1887 at Massawa from Indian cattle for the Italian army. Rinderpest swept from the Horn of Africa west to the Atlantic and south to the Cape of Good Hope. Ethiopia lost 95% of their cattle and most of the human population starved to death.

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism

Name the place where big European countries met in 1885 to complete the process of carving up of Africa among them. 

  1. Paris

  2. London

  3. Rome

  4. Berlin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Big European countries met in 1885 at Berlin to complete the process of carving up of Africa among them. Major European powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in Africa and this was also called the Berlin West Africa Conference.

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

Territories of which continent did not experience colonial rule by another country in their early history?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Europe

  4. America
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Territories of Europe did not experience colonial rule by another country in their early history. The era of European colonialism lasted from the 16th century to the mid-20th century and involved European powers vastly extending their reach around the globe by establishing colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The dismantling of European empires following World War II saw the process of decolonization begin in earnest

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe colonisation in latin america, asia and africa imperialism and global transformation imperialism

What was the problem faced by the Europeans in the process of colonization for trade in Africa?

  1. Lack of mineral resources

  2. Lack of fertile agricultural land

  3. Lack of population

  4. Lack of labour
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mineral resources, fertile agricultural lands and unskilled manpower were abundant in Africa. But skilled labour needed for industries was scarce in Africa.

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

What was the erstwhile name of Caribbean islands?

  1. East Indies

  2. Fiji islands

  3. West Indies

  4. Mauritius islands
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Caribbean islands, a group of many islands situated in the Caribbean Sea was formerly known as West Indies. East Indies was the erstwhile name of the Indonesian islands. 

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

Aung Suu Kyi belongs to ______.

  1. Thailand

  2. Myanmar

  3. Laos

  4. Indonesia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, and author who is the First and incumbent State Counsellor and Leader of the National League for Democracy. She is also the first woman to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, the Minister of the President's Office. In the 2015 elections, her party won a landslide victory, taking 86% of the seats in the Assembly of the Union  well more than the 67 percent supermajority needed to ensure that its preferred candidates were elected President and Second Vice President in the Presidential Electoral College