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Egypt Colonization Quiz:
1. What was the MAIN reason the French decided to invade Egypt?
a. They wanted to mine their natural resources such as gold, diamond and jadeb. They needed to expand the French colony as population was rising c. The French believed their race was superior to the Egyptiansd. The French had an economic and political need to weaken Britain, they saw the success
of British colonies and wanted to do the same
2. Which of the following BEST describes Muhammad Ali's Impact Egyptian Economy?
a. He spent money to expand the cotton industry which made Egypt the #1 cotton producer in the world for the next century
b. He indebted Egypt by spending too much on the construction of the Suez Canalc. He greatly improved the economy by creating a more efficient market system and new
industries to compete with European counterpartsd. All of the Above
3. How did the Canal of Suez dramatically change world trade?
a. It cut from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, facilitating and quickening trade. b. It enabled Egyptians to immigrate to Europe and spread their culture. c. It cut the trade route from Russia to Egypt by 4,300 miles. a. It connected the Indian Ocean to the Red sea, facilitating and quickening trade.
4. What type of Colonization was used to colonize Egypt?
a. Protectorateb. Economic Imperialismc. Sphere of Influenced. Both a and c
5. Persia is today’s _____? What country do they dislike?
a. Iran, Egyptb. Egypt, Great Britainc. Arabia, Libyad. Iran, Great Britain
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
6. Analyze the political cartoon. What best describes this cartoon?
a. The octopus, England, is lending a helping hand to each of these countries and is moving in to help Egypt.
b. The octopus representing England has taken over every country with his hand on it, and is preparing to take Egypt, because of Egypt’s Canal shown in the drawing.
c. The octopus representing England is gradually removing its exertion over the countries it holds, and is starting by removing influence from Egypt
d. The octopus is Uncle Sam and the USA is taking over each of the countries with a hand on it.
7. In this political cartoon, which of the following describes why England is the octopus?
a. England is attempting to control all other countriesb. England is giving countries independencec. England is going to war with these countriesd. England is giving aid to their ally countries
8. The octopus, England is reaching for the Suez Canal in Egypt which most accurately represent:
a. France and Britain forcing Egypt into building Suez Canalb. British Prime Minister buying all shares of the Suez Canalc. The reason Britain wanted to colonize Egyptd. Britain just taking the Suez Canal not Egypt
9. What was the major issue with Egypt that allowed it to be conquered easily?
a. Political Unrestb. Nationalist Movementsc. Debtd. Social Unrest
10. The fear of Nationalist power overthrowing Tewfik cause Britain and France to do what?
a. Send European representatives to act as body guards for Tewfik b. Sign the Angelo- French Joint Note threatening the Nationalistsc. Colonized Egypt for themselvesd. All of the above
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
11. Why was Egypt’s Cotton Industry significantly decline from its initial success?
a. US Civil War ended so they didn’t need to rely on Egypt’s cottonb. They didn’t have the cotton gin like the USc. Decline in work forced. New taxes on cotton
12. What did the war of 1919 eventually lead to?
a. Egypt being taken control of by Egyptb. Egypt gaining independencec. Egypt being split among countries of Europed. Egypt becoming colonized
13. In the end, which of the following was impacted in a negative way?
a. Economicsb. Infrastructurec. Westernizationd. Education
14. Who invaded Egypt starting the Suez Crisis?
a. Israelb. United Kingdomc. Britaind. France
"Napoleon's plan was for his army to arrive in Egypt not as conquerors but liberators."
Source: Tom Reiss. The New York Times. January 6 2008.
15. In the quote above, in what way was Napoleon "liberating" Egypt?
a. Napoleon promised to free all the slaves captured by the Mamluks b. Napoleon wanted to help the Ottomans recover from Mamluk tyrannyc. Many Egyptians were forced to practice Islam, Napoleon would liberate them giving
them the freedom to practice any religion d. Napoleon would liberate Egypt from the large debt they acquired building the Suez Canal
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
16. What group of people are most likely the protestors in the political cartoon above?
a. Nationalistsb. Europeansc. Capitalistsd. None of the above
17. What event is pictured in the above picture?
a. The Protests of 1954b. The building of the Suez Canalc. The Suez Canal Crisisd. The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936
18. Knowing what you do about population density and geography, make an assumption about the map above.
a. Population has the highest density around the Suez Canal because of trade routes
b. Population was the least dense around the Nile because it was fertile land to farm
c. Population was the most dense around the Nile because it was fertile land to farm
d. Population was greatest around the desert because it was rich soil perfect for building cities on
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
19. Analyze the political cartoon above, which describes the cartoon the most?
a. In over 5000 years, Egypt hasn't changed at allb. The Egyptians overpowered the Britishc. Due to colonization power shifted to Europeansd. Europeans were Gods to the Egyptians
20. What event does the image above represent?
a. The Egypt War of 1882b. Urabi Movement 1880c. The Destruction of the Pyramids 1801d. The Battle of the Pyramids 1798
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
Egypt Colonization Quiz Corrections:
1.What was the MAIN reason the French decided to invade Egypt?
a. They wanted to mine their natural resources such as gold, diamond and jadeb. They needed to expand the French colony as population was rising c. The French believed their race was superior to the Egyptiansd. The French had an economic and political need to weaken Britain, they saw the
success of British colonies and wanted to do the same
2.Which of the following BEST describes Muhammad Ali's Impact Egyptian Economy?
a. He spent money to expand the cotton industry which made Egypt the #1 cotton producer in the world for the next century
b. He indebted Egypt by spending too much on the construction of the Suez Canalc. He greatly improved the economy by creating a more efficient market system and
new industries to compete with European counterpartsd. All of the Above
3.How did the Canal of Suez dramatically change world trade?
a. It cut from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, facilitating and quickening trade. b. It enabled Egyptians to immigrate to Europe and spread their culture. c. It cut the trade route from Russia to Egypt by 4,300 miles. d. It connected the Indian Ocean to the Red sea, facilitating and quickening trade.
4. What type of Colonization was used to colonize Egypt?
a. Protectorateb. Economic Imperialismc. Sphere of Influenced. Both a and c
5. Persia is today’s _____? What country do they dislike?
a. Iran, Egyptb. Egypt, Great Britainc. Arabia, Libyad. Iran, Great Britain
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
6. Analyze the political cartoon below. What best describes this cartoon?
a. The octopus, England, is lending a helping hand to each of these countries and is moving in to help Egypt.
b. The octopus representing England has taken over every country with his hand on it, and is preparing to take Egypt, because of Egypt’s Canal shown in the drawing.
c. The octopus representing England is gradually removing its exertion over the countries it holds, and is starting by removing influence from Egypt
d. The octopus is Uncle Sam and the USA is taking over each of the countries with a hand on it.
7. In this political cartoon, which of the following describes why England is the octopus?
a. England is attempting to control all other countriesb. England is giving countries independencec. England is going to war with these countriesd. England is giving aid to their ally countries
8. The octopus, England, is reaching for the Suez Canal in Egypt which most accurately represent:
a. France and Britain forcing Egypt into building Suez Canalb. British Prime Minister buying all shares of the Suez Canalc. The reason Britain wanted to colonize Egyptd. Britain just taking the Suez Canal not Egypt
9. What was the major issue with Egypt that allowed it to be conquered easily?
a. Political Unrestb. Nationalist Movementsc. Debtd. Social Unrest
10. The fear of Nationalist power overthrowing Tewfik cause Britain and France to do what?
a. Send European representatives to act as body guards for Tewfik b. Sign the Angelo- French Joint Note threatening the Nationalistsc. Colonized Egypt for themselvesd. All of the above
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
11. Why was Egypt’s Cotton Industry significantly decline from its initial success?
a. US Civil War ended so they didn’t need to rely on Egypt’s cottonb. They didn’t have the cotton gin like the USc. Decline in work forced. New taxes on cotton
12. What did the war of 1919 eventually lead to?
a. Egypt being taken control of by Egyptb. Egypt gaining independencec. Egypt being split among countries of Europed. Egypt becoming colonized
13. In the end, which of the following was impacted in a negative way?
a. Economicsb. Infrastructurec. Westernizationd. Education
14. Who invaded Egypt starting the Suez Crisis?
a. Israelb. United Kingdomc. Britaind. France
"Napoleon's plan was for his army to arrive in Egypt not as conquerors but liberators."
Source: Tom Reiss. The New York Times. January 6 2008.
15. In the quote above, in what way was Napoleon "liberating" Egypt?
a. Napoleon promised to free all the slaves captured by the Mamluks b. Napoleon wanted to help the Ottomans recover from Mamluk tyrannyc. Many Egyptians were forced to practice Islam, Napoleon would liberate them giving
them the freedom to practice any religion d. Napoleon would liberate Egypt from the large debt they acquired building the Suez Canal
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
16. What group of people are most likely the protestors in the political cartoon above?
a. Nationalistsb. Europeansc. Capitalistsd. None of the Above
17. What event is pictured in the above picture?
a. The Protests of 1954b. The building of the Suez Canalc. The Suez Canal Crisisd. The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936
18. Knowing what you do about population density and geography, make an assumption about the map.
a. Population has the highest density around the Suez Canal because of trade routes
b. Population was the least dense around the Nile because it was fertile land to farm.
c. Population was the most dense around the Nile because it was fertile land to farm
d. Population was greatest around the desert because it was rich soil perfect for building cities on
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
Name: Date: Period: 6
19. Analyze the political cartoon above, which describes the cartoon the most?
a. In over 5000 years, Egypt hasn't changed at allb. The Egyptians overpowered the Britishc. Due to colonization power shifted to Europeansd. Europeans were Gods to the Egyptians
20. What event does the image above represent?
a. The Egypt War of 1882b. Urabi Movement 1880c. The Destruction of the Pyramids 1801d. The Battle of the Pyramids 1798
Group: Brendan, Karissa, Sanjana, and Naomi
