Chapter-22 Colonialism in Asia and Africa — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Description Explains European imperial expansion and colonial rule in Asia and Africa Keywords Imperialism Scramble for Africa Opium Wars Colonization.
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Chapter-22 Colonialism in Asia and Africa — Important Questions & Answers
What is imperialism?
- A. A policy of expanding a nation's power and influence over other countries
- B. A system of local self-government in villages
- C. A method of crop rotation
- D. A law to abolish trade
Answer: A. A policy of expanding a nation's power and influence over other countries
Imperialism means a stronger nation extending its control over weaker territories for political and economic gain.
Imperialism means a stronger nation extending its control over weaker territories for political and economic gain.
The term 'Scramble for Africa' refers to:
- A. The competition among European powers to divide and colonize Africa
- B. The movement to unite African kingdoms
- C. A trade war between African kingdoms
- D. The migration of Africans to Europe
Answer: A. The competition among European powers to divide and colonize Africa
In the late 19th century, European countries rushed to occupy and partition African territories.
In the late 19th century, European countries rushed to occupy and partition African territories.
Why were European powers attracted to Asia and Africa during the colonial period?
- A. To find resources, markets, and strategic trade routes
- B. To promote local democracy
- C. To stop all international trade
- D. To reduce their own populations only
Answer: A. To find resources, markets, and strategic trade routes
European nations sought raw materials, new markets, and control of trade routes to strengthen their economies and empires.
European nations sought raw materials, new markets, and control of trade routes to strengthen their economies and empires.
How did imperialism mainly affect the economies of colonized countries?
- A. It turned them into suppliers of raw materials and buyers of manufactured goods
- B. It made them fully industrialized overnight
- C. It ended all forms of trade
- D. It prevented the use of natural resources
Answer: A. It turned them into suppliers of raw materials and buyers of manufactured goods
Colonies were used to supply raw materials to Europe and to purchase finished products from the colonizers.
Colonies were used to supply raw materials to Europe and to purchase finished products from the colonizers.
Why is the partition of Africa often described as a 'competition' among European powers?
- A. Because countries raced to claim territory before rival nations could do so
- B. Because African kingdoms invited all Europeans equally
- C. Because no European country wanted land in Africa
- D. Because the division was decided by African people alone
Answer: A. Because countries raced to claim territory before rival nations could do so
European nations hurried to seize African land to increase their prestige, resources, and strategic control.
European nations hurried to seize African land to increase their prestige, resources, and strategic control.