Super Quiz™PowerPoint Test 9

2011-2012

The British pursuit of which of the following as a

“buffer zone” resulted in wars beginning in 1839 and

1878?

Question 1

a. Melillab. Granadac. Afghanistand. Burmae. Punjab

The British pursuit of which of the following as a

“buffer zone” resulted in wars beginning in 1839 and

1878?

Question 1

c. Afghanistan(41, 1, 1)

Which archetypal expansionist led the British in

their acquisition of Bechuanaland, Rhodesia, and

Nyasaland?

Question 2

a. Charles Gordonb. Cecil Rhodesc. Mungo Parkd. George Goldiee. Horatio Herbert Kitchener

Which archetypal expansionist led the British in

their acquisition of Bechuanaland, Rhodesia, and

Nyasaland?

Question 2

b. Cecil Rhodes(84, 2 ,1)

The Moluccas were an important center for the

production of

Question 3

a. rubberb. goldc. textilesd. spicese. tobacco

The Moluccas were an important center for the

production of

Question 3

d. spices(10, 1, 1)

Burma in the 1880s was a(n)

Question 4

a. closed systemb. client statec. buffer zoned. protectoratee. independent kingdom

Burma in the 1880s was a(n)

Question 4

e. independent kingdom(41, 1, 1)

Which of the following was NOT a part of German

East Africa?

Question 5

a. Rwandab. continental Tanzaniac. Botswanad. a portion of Mozambiquee. Burundi

Which of the following was NOT a part of German

East Africa?

Question 5

c. Botswana(84, 2, 1)

Which newly formed political group in Britain

launched a fiery campaign in favor of immigration

restrictions?

Question 6

a. Conservative Partyb. National Frontc. Labor Partyd. Neo-Destour partye. Liberal Constitution Party

Which newly formed political group in Britain

launched a fiery campaign in favor of immigration

restrictions?

Question 6

b. National Front(117, 1, 2)

Which of the following powers did Britain conquer

through financial subjugation and political

maneuvering, rather than direct rule?

Question 7

a. Dutch Trading Empireb. Japanese Empirec. Ottoman Empired. Mughal Empiree. Holy Roman Empire

Which of the following powers did Britain conquer

through financial subjugation and political

maneuvering, rather than direct rule?

Question 7

c. Ottoman Empire(41, 1, 3)

The establishment of which colony in 1910 was

partial fulfillment of the ambitions of Cecil Rhodes?

Question 8

a. Orange Free Stateb. British East Africac. Transvaald. Union of South Africae. Uganda

The establishment of which colony in 1910 was

partial fulfillment of the ambitions of Cecil Rhodes?

Question 8

d. Union of South Africa(85, 1, 1)

How many people, according to estimates, lived on

the Caribbean islands at the time of Columbus?

Question 9

a. less than a millionb. three millionc. five milliond. eight millione. over ten million

How many people, according to estimates, lived on

the Caribbean islands at the time of Columbus?

Question 9

a. less than a million(10, 2, 3)

Who served as ship physician during the Niger expedition of 1841?

Question 10

a. J. Broussaisb. Jean André Antoninic. François Clément Maillotd. H. D. Trottere. T. R. H. Thomson

Who served as ship physician during the Niger expedition of 1841?

Question 10

e.T. R. H. Thomson(59, 2, 2)

Which of the following BEST describes the

relationship of Ottoman Empire to Great Britain in

the early 1840s?

Question 11

a. annexed territoryb. buffer zonec. protectorated. independent kingdomse. de facto economic colony

Which of the following BEST describes the

relationship of Ottoman Empire to Great Britain in

the early 1840s?

Question 11

e. de facto economic colony(41, 2, 1)

The Anglo-Russian Entente of 1907 consolidated

Russian power in

Question 12

a. South East Asiab. Eastern Europec. Central Asiad. China and Japane. the South Pacific

The Anglo-Russian Entente of 1907 consolidated

Russian power in

Question 12

c. Central Asia(86, 1, 1)

Which Spanish explorer laid the military

groundwork for the subsequent conquest of

Honduras and Guatemala in 1523-1530?

Question 13

a. Francisco Pizarrob. Hernán Cortésc. Vasco Núñez de Balboad. Pedro de Valdiviae. Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

Which Spanish explorer laid the military

groundwork for the subsequent conquest of

Honduras and Guatemala in 1523-1530?

Question 13

b. Hernán Cortés(14, 2, 2)

Which two countries lent money to the Ottoman

Empire to subsidize its military mobilization during

the Crimean War?

Question 14

a. France and Britainb. Denmark and Portugalc. Britain and Portugald. Spain and Portugale. Netherlands and Denmark

Which two countries lent money to the Ottoman

Empire to subsidize its military mobilization during

the Crimean War?

Question 14

a. France and Britain(41, 2, 1)

During the nineteenth century competition for the

South Pacific, which two countries divided up

Samoa?

Question 15

a. Britain and Germanyb. France and Denmarkc. United States and Germanyd. Italy and the Netherlandse. France and Britain

During the nineteenth century competition for the

South Pacific, which two countries divided up

Samoa?

Question 15

c. United States and Germany(86, 1, 2)

In the 1980s, what percentage of Europe’s non-

European workforce were illegal workers?

Question 16

a. 12 percentb. 33 percentc. 50 percentd. 67 percente. 88 percent

In the 1980s, what percentage of Europe’s non-

European workforce were illegal workers?

Question 16

e.88 percent(116, 2, 3)

Who used a series of small steamers to navigate

around the cataracts on the Zambezi River in 1858?

Question 17

a. George Goldieb. Samuel White Bakerc. Lieutenant Gentiled. David Livingstonee. Henry Stanley

Who used a series of small steamers to navigate

around the cataracts on the Zambezi River in 1858?

Question 17

d. David Livingstone(63, 1, 2)

After the Spanish-American War, the United States received

all of the following Spanish territories EXCEPT

Question 18

a. Philippinesb. Puerto Ricoc. Spanish Guinead. Guame. Cuba

After the Spanish-American War, the United States received

all of the following Spanish territories EXCEPT

Question 18

c. Spanish Guinea(86, 1, 3)

After the Peace of Breda, the Dutch presence in the western hemisphere was confined to

Question 19

a. Caribbean islandsb. Central Americac. Mexico and Bajad. South America colonies along the Atlantic Oceane. South America colonies along the Pacific Ocean

After the Peace of Breda, the Dutch presence in the western hemisphere was confined to

Question 19

a. Caribbean islands(10, 2, 2)

Which last remnant of its Angevin empire in

continental Europe did England cede to France in

1558?

Question 20

a. Port Royalb. Marseillesc. Calaisd. Dovere. Brussels

Which last remnant of its Angevin empire in

continental Europe did England cede to France in

1558?

Question 20

c. Calais(21, 1, 1)

Which country’s military was the first military force

to adopt percussion locks?

Question 21

a. Englandb. Germanyc. United Statesd. Chinae. France

Which country’s military was the first military force

to adopt percussion locks?

Question 21

e. France(65, 2, 3)

The narrator of “Shooting an Elephant” attributes

his decision to fire on the elephant to which of the

following?

Question 22

a. hope for a promotionb. fear for his personal safetyc. fear for the personal safety of nearby childrend. thrill of mastering one’s environmente. desire to avoid being laughed at

The narrator of “Shooting an Elephant” attributes

his decision to fire on the elephant to which of the

following?

Question 22

e. desire to avoid being laughed at(105, 2, 1)

Which Breton merchant received a patent to found a

base on Sable Island in 1577?

Question 23

a. Nicolas Durand, Chevalier de Villegagnon b. Pierre du Guast, Comte de Montsc. Marquis de la Roched. Henry Hudsone. René de Laudonnière

Which Breton merchant received a patent to found a

base on Sable Island in 1577?

Question 23

c. Marquis de la Roche(16, 1, 2)

In 1814, which Philadelphian proposed placing

detonating gunpowder in little metal caps?

Question 24

a. Alexander Forsythb. Joshua Shawc. Joseph Needhamd. Hauptmann Klinge. Gustav Rohlfs

In 1814, which Philadelphian proposed placing

detonating gunpowder in little metal caps?

Question 24

b. Joshua Shaw(65, 1, 1)

Where did the rebel forces in the 1857 rebellion

enjoy the MOST success?

Question 25

a. in raids on native statesb. in disrupting British supply routesc. capturing British armoriesd. in hit-and-run attackse. in frontal attacks of the Bengal army

Where did the rebel forces in the 1857 rebellion

enjoy the MOST success?

Question 25

a. in raids on native states(99, 2, 1)

After World War II, the United Kingdom received a

flood of labor reserves from

Question 26

a. Surinam and Indonesiab. Caribbean islandsc. South Africad. Indochinae. Northern and sub-Saharan Africa

After World War II, the United Kingdom received a

flood of labor reserves from

Question 26

b. Caribbean islands(116, 1, 2)

Who transported the nine-ton En Avant steamer to

maneuver the Congo River?

Question 27

a. George Goldieb. Samuel White Bakerc. Lieutenant Gentiled. David Livingstonee. Henry Stanley

Who transported the nine-ton En Avant steamer to

maneuver the Congo River?

Question 27

e. Henry Stanley(63, 1, 2)

Which term does Joseph Coohill use in referring to

the conflict in India in 1857?

Question 28

a. First War of Independenceb. Second War of Independencec. Bengal Army Massacred. Indian Mutiny and Rebellione. Trade War of 1857

Which term does Joseph Coohill use in referring to

the conflict in India in 1857?

Question 28

d. Indian Mutiny and Rebellion(95, 1, 1)

Which of the following monarchs promoted a Catholic counter-reformation in 1533?

Question 29

a. King George IIIb. Elizabeth Ic. Henry VIIId. Mary Ie. Edward VI

Which of the following monarchs promoted a Catholic counter-reformation in 1533?

Question 29

d. Mary I(17, 1, 1)

The cinchona plantations of Ootacamund were located near the city of

Question 30

a. Quito, Ecuadorb. Madras, Indiac. La Paz, Boliviad. Jakarta, Indonesiae. Bangkok, Thailand

The cinchona plantations of Ootacamund were located near the city of

Question 30

b. Madras, India(61, 2, 1 )

Which of the following gunmakers created a bullet

with a wooden base plug in 1836?

Question 31

a. Gayl Nessb. William Stahlc. Claude Etienne Miniéd. William Greenere. Fredrick Marryat

Which of the following gunmakers created a bullet

with a wooden base plug in 1836?

Question 31

d. William Greener(65, 2, 5)

Who, according to the King of Delhi’s May 11

proclamation, intended to make all Brahmins into

Christians?

Question 32

a. loyal English sepoysb. the English Sirkarc. Tatya Toped. Nana Sahibe. Governor Sabeb of Calcutta

Who, according to the King of Delhi’s May 11

proclamation, intended to make all Brahmins into

Christians?

Question 32

b. the English Sirkar(99, 2, 2)

The Guinea Company was a joint stock company

focusing on trade with

Question 33

a. Africab. Russiac. the Balticd. the Mediterranean and Middle Easte. India and China

The Guinea Company was a joint stock company

focusing on trade with

Question 33

a. Africa(20, 2, 2)

The “Ever Victorious Army” effectively prolonged

the

Question 34

a. First Opium Warb. Qing Dynastyc. Second Opium Ward. Taiping Rebellione. Tokugawa regime

The “Ever Victorious Army” effectively prolonged

the

Question 34

b. Qing Dynasty(42, 2, 1)

Based on the excerpts in the USAD® Super Quiz

Resource Guide, which pattern of warfare does

Pandurang Mahipat Belsare describe?

Question 35

a. raiding villagesb. pillaging farmhouses and destroying cropsc. disorganized fighting and flightd. precision strikes on specific targetse. widespread looting of British cantonments and armories

Based on the excerpts in the USAD® Super Quiz

Resource Guide, which pattern of warfare does

Pandurang Mahipat Belsare describe?

Question 35

c. disorganized fighting and flight(98, 1, 5)

Which label did the French give to the Muslims who had served in the French army of Algeria and fled to the French mainland from 1947 to 1954?

Question 36

a. Destoursb. harkisc. Afrikanersd. Berberse. pieds noirs

Which label did the French give to the Muslims who had served in the French army of Algeria and fled to the French mainland from 1947 to 1954?

Question 36

b. harkis(116, 1, 1)

What was the last colony to receive Dominion status

from Britain?

Question 37

a. Australiab. Canadac. United Statesd. New Zealande. South Africa

What was the last colony to receive Dominion status

from Britain?

Question 37

e. South Africa(43, 2, 3)

Who wrote “National Life from the Standpoint of

Science”?

Question 38

a. Charles Darwinb. Karl Pearsonc. Mungo Parkd. Rudyard Kiplinge. Robert Knox

Who wrote “National Life from the Standpoint of

Science”?

Question 38

b. Karl Pearson(90, 1, 1)

Which English monarch adopted the “imperial

crown”?

Question 39

a. Elizabeth Ib. Mary Ic. Edgar Id. Henry Ve. Edward I

Which English monarch adopted the “imperial

crown”?

Question 39

d. Henry V(16, 2, 1)

Irish colonization accelerated after the 1595 outbreak

of

Question 40

a. Maroon Warsb. Prosser’s Revolt c. Glorious Revolution 1688d. Tyrone’s Rebellion e. Anglo-Scottish War

Irish colonization accelerated after the 1595 outbreak

of

Question 40

d. Tyrone’s Rebellion (18, 2, 1)

Which colony receive Dominion status at the same

time as New Zealand ?

Question 41

a. Australiab. Canadac. United Statesd. New Zealande. South Africa

Which colony receive Dominion status at the same

time as New Zealand ?

Question 41

a. Australia(43, 2, 3)

Which of the following was rendered obsolete by the

invention of synthetic dyes in the early twentieth

century?

Question 42

a. palm oilb. resinc. indigod. coconut oile. amber

Which of the following was rendered obsolete by the

invention of synthetic dyes in the early twentieth

century?

Question 42

c. indigo(92, 1, 2)

Who made the first “verifiable English-sponsored

contact” with the Americas?

Question 43

a. Henry the Navigatorb. James Cookc. John Cabotd. John Rute. Sebastian Cabot

Who made the first “verifiable English-sponsored

contact” with the Americas?

Question 43

c. John Cabot(20, 1, 2)

Which English botanist traveled to Ecuador with

Robert Cross and collected thousands of cinchona

seeds?

Question 44

a. Thomas Hutchinsonb. Justus Charles Hasskarlc. Clements Markhamd. Richard Sprucee. David Livingstone

Which English botanist traveled to Ecuador with

Robert Cross and collected thousands of cinchona

seeds?

Question 44

d. Richard Spruce(61, 2, 1)

Which of the following groups were the subject of a

heated debate over the citizenship of Algerians of

French descent?

Question 45

a. Berbersb. “guest workers”c. cooliesd. Afrikanerse. pieds noir

Which of the following groups were the subject of a

heated debate over the citizenship of Algerians of

French descent?

Question 45

e. pieds noir (116, 1, 1)