Multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer.
- "Imperialism" is best defined as
a) the desire of one country to rule other countries.
b) the building of weapons for war.
c) the movement to promote world wide free trade.
d) discrimination based on race.
- The desire of one country to rule other countries is called
a) racism.
b) imperialism.
c) free trade.
d) reciprocity.
- The Canadian political party most supportive of British imperialism in the 1890's was
a) the Conservative Party.
b) the Liberal Party.
c) the Union Party.
d) the Reform Party.
- The Boer War (1899 - 1902) mostly took place in modern day
a) South Africa.
b) Zimbabwe.
c) Zambia.
d) Sudan.
- In 1899, the Boers in South Africa were descended from
a) French immigrants.
b) Dutch immigrants.
c) Irish immigrants.
d) German immigrants.
- During the Boer War (1899 - 1902), three areas of conflict were
a) Queenston Heights, Lake Champlain and Kingston.
b) Holland, Belguim and parts of Germany.
c) Egypt, the Sudan and Kenya.
d) the Transvaal, Natal and the Orange Free State.
- The Transvaal, Natal and the Orange Free State are located within modern day
a) Zimbabwe.
b) Namibia.
c) South Africa.
d) Botswana.
- During the Boer War (1899 - 1902), the main objective of the British was
a) to stop the Boers from setting up their own country.
b) to expel the Boers from Africa.
c) to stop racism and the Boers' discrimination against Africans.
d) to help the Boers gain control over the Zulus.
- Which of the following was NOT a reason for Britain's imperialist war in South Africa?
a) fabulous discoveries of gold and diamonds
b) Boer refusal to allow Britain to occupy the Transvaal and Orange Free State
c) the British desire to control all the southern end of Africa
d) the willingness of Canada to send volunteers to help the British
- Why did Canada send troops to support Britain in the Boer War (1899 - 1902)?
a) It was good experience for the Canadian army.
b) Canada wanted to help Britain control the gold and diamonds in South Africa.
c) Canada wanted to show its loyalty to Britain.
d) It was a way to settle the French conflict in Canada.
- Why did many French Canadians not support sending Canadian troops to fight in South Africa?
a) They hated the British.
b) They felt no loyalty to Britain.
c) They felt sympathy for the Boers.
d) Canadian involvement would cause taxes to rise.
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Answer key 1. a 6. d 11. b 2. b 7. c 12. _ 3. a 8. a 13. _ 4. a 9. d 14. _ 5. b 10. c 15. _
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