Colonialism and Imperialism Quiz

Test your knowledge on the history of colonialism and imperialism with this quiz containing 12 questions.

published on June 05
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Which European country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?

Which European country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?
Spain
Portugal
England
France
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What was the primary motivation for European countries to engage in imperialism during the 19th century?

What was the primary motivation for European countries to engage in imperialism during the 19th century?
Economic gain and resources
Religious conversion
Humanitarian efforts
Political alliances
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Which African country remained independent during the height of European imperialism in Africa?

Ethiopia
Nigeria
Congo
South Africa
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What term refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

What term refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?
Imperialism
Colonialism
Nationalism
Globalization
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Which Asian country was divided and colonized by European powers in the 19th century?

Which Asian country was divided and colonized by European powers in the 19th century?
India
China
Japan
Vietnam
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Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule?

Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhas Chandra Bose
Bhagat Singh
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Which country controlled the Philippines as a colony in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Which country controlled the Philippines as a colony in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
United States
Spain
France
Japan
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In what year did the Berlin Conference take place, where European powers divided Africa among themselves?

In what year did the Berlin Conference take place, where European powers divided Africa among themselves?
1884-1885
1901-1902
1850-1851
1920-1921
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Which South American country gained independence from Spanish colonial rule under the leadership of Simon Bolivar?

Venezuela
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
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What was the major impact of colonialism on indigenous populations in Africa and the Americas?

What was the major impact of colonialism on indigenous populations in Africa and the Americas?
Loss of culture, land, and autonomy
Increased economic development
Improved healthcare and education
Expanded political rights
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Which country controlled most of Southeast Asia as colonies in the 19th and 20th centuries?

Which country controlled most of Southeast Asia as colonies in the 19th and 20th centuries?
England
France
Netherlands
Germany
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Who was the last Empress of China, who resisted Western imperialism during the Boxer Rebellion?

Who was the last Empress of China, who resisted Western imperialism during the Boxer Rebellion?
Cixi
Wu Zetian
Jiang Qing
Soong Ching-ling