Unit 1, AICE AS Level History International
Option Exam Questions and 100% Verified
Answers
Berlin West Africa Conference (1884-1885) - Correct Answer a meeting at which
representatives of European nations agreed upon rules for the European colonization of
Africa
Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) - Correct Answer Fought between China and Japan
over the issue of Korea; The Sino-Japanese War of 1884 to 1895 and the subsequent
harsh peace treaty revealed China's helplessness in the face of aggression, triggering a
rush for foreign concessions and protectorates in China.
Spanish-American War (1898) - Correct Answer Conflict between the U.S. and Spain
that began the rise of the U.S. as a world power. The U.S. gained control of Guam,
Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as a result. US also gained some control over Cuba
Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902) - Correct Answer This was Britain's alliance with Japan
against Russia. Slowly, cautiously, Brit was ending its isolationism which had seemed
especially bothersome in wake of Fashoda Crisis and Boer War. Began to be
concerned about its position in the naval race. Saw Russia as threat to its postition in
the Near, Middle(Persia) and Far (China) East. Japan, which was imperializing in Korea
and China was also in competition with Russian expansionism.
Entente Cordiale (1904) - Correct Answer a "friendly agreement" between Britain and
France, was not an alliance/commitment. Just reduced their isolation and got rid of any
past problems they still had with each other
Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Correct Answer conflict between Russia and Japan,
sparked by the two countries' efforts to dominate Manchuria and Korea; Japan emerged
victorious and as a recognized global power
Scramble for Africa - Correct Answer Sudden wave of conquests in Africa by European
powers in the 1880s and 1890s. Britain obtained most of eastern Africa, France most of
northwestern Africa. Other countries (Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, and Spain)
acquired lesser amounts.
First Boer War (1880-1881) - Correct Answer Boers of Transvaal revolted against
British annexation of 1877. Both Boers and British competing for power. Nationalism
empowers them. Boers got mad because British were going to go through on the
annexation. Ended with uneasy peace in Pretoria
Second Boer War (1899-1902) - Correct Answer fought between the British and Boers
(settlers in Africa of Dutch descent); British victory and post-war policies left Africans
under Afrikaner control.
, 'Spheres of Influence' in China - Correct Answer one country would have special
authority or presence and another country would have a different area of authority.
China became divided by European powers. The different European countries
supported each other through the spheres of influence because of economic advantage
First Moroccan Crisis (1905-1906) - Correct Answer Caused by tensions between
France and Germany over the status of Morocco. The Germans wanted a piece of
Morocco as well. This dispute was one of the long term causes of World War One. The
Germans also believed that the British would distance themselves from the French if the
French were provoked; Wilhelm II thus entered Morocco and incited Moroccans to rebel
against the French. The French and British were instead pushed closer together.
Causes of the First World War - Correct Answer M= Militarism
A= Alliances
N= Nationalism
I = Imperialism
A= Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
New Imperialism (1870-1914) - Correct Answer *Causes*
1. Technology such as improved rifles, steamships, telegraphs, and a treatment for
malaria.
2. High tariffs led nations to look outside Europe for free trade, and raw materials as
well as precious metals seemed promising.
3. Nationalists thought that building a colonial empire would bring glory to their nation.
4. Tried to maintain the balance of power by getting to colonies before other nations
can.
5. Social Darwinism and the White Man's Burden justified the atrocious ways in which
Europeans abused the natives.
*Effects*
1. The entire world was under European influence.
2. African trade, politics, and culture was destroyed.
3. Japan became an imperial power and entered into WWII.
4. China became a central focus of imperialism in East Asia
David Livingstone - Correct Answer an African explorer and missionary who hoped to
open the African interior to trade and Christianity to end slavery
Henry Morton Stanley - Correct Answer (1841-1904) British-American explorer of Africa,
famous for his expeditions in search of Dr. David Livingstone. Stanley helped King
Leopold II establish the Congo Free State
King Leopold II - Correct Answer the Belgian king who opened up the African interior to
European trade along the Congo River and by 1884 controlled the area known as the
Congo Free State
Option Exam Questions and 100% Verified
Answers
Berlin West Africa Conference (1884-1885) - Correct Answer a meeting at which
representatives of European nations agreed upon rules for the European colonization of
Africa
Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) - Correct Answer Fought between China and Japan
over the issue of Korea; The Sino-Japanese War of 1884 to 1895 and the subsequent
harsh peace treaty revealed China's helplessness in the face of aggression, triggering a
rush for foreign concessions and protectorates in China.
Spanish-American War (1898) - Correct Answer Conflict between the U.S. and Spain
that began the rise of the U.S. as a world power. The U.S. gained control of Guam,
Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as a result. US also gained some control over Cuba
Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902) - Correct Answer This was Britain's alliance with Japan
against Russia. Slowly, cautiously, Brit was ending its isolationism which had seemed
especially bothersome in wake of Fashoda Crisis and Boer War. Began to be
concerned about its position in the naval race. Saw Russia as threat to its postition in
the Near, Middle(Persia) and Far (China) East. Japan, which was imperializing in Korea
and China was also in competition with Russian expansionism.
Entente Cordiale (1904) - Correct Answer a "friendly agreement" between Britain and
France, was not an alliance/commitment. Just reduced their isolation and got rid of any
past problems they still had with each other
Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Correct Answer conflict between Russia and Japan,
sparked by the two countries' efforts to dominate Manchuria and Korea; Japan emerged
victorious and as a recognized global power
Scramble for Africa - Correct Answer Sudden wave of conquests in Africa by European
powers in the 1880s and 1890s. Britain obtained most of eastern Africa, France most of
northwestern Africa. Other countries (Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, and Spain)
acquired lesser amounts.
First Boer War (1880-1881) - Correct Answer Boers of Transvaal revolted against
British annexation of 1877. Both Boers and British competing for power. Nationalism
empowers them. Boers got mad because British were going to go through on the
annexation. Ended with uneasy peace in Pretoria
Second Boer War (1899-1902) - Correct Answer fought between the British and Boers
(settlers in Africa of Dutch descent); British victory and post-war policies left Africans
under Afrikaner control.
, 'Spheres of Influence' in China - Correct Answer one country would have special
authority or presence and another country would have a different area of authority.
China became divided by European powers. The different European countries
supported each other through the spheres of influence because of economic advantage
First Moroccan Crisis (1905-1906) - Correct Answer Caused by tensions between
France and Germany over the status of Morocco. The Germans wanted a piece of
Morocco as well. This dispute was one of the long term causes of World War One. The
Germans also believed that the British would distance themselves from the French if the
French were provoked; Wilhelm II thus entered Morocco and incited Moroccans to rebel
against the French. The French and British were instead pushed closer together.
Causes of the First World War - Correct Answer M= Militarism
A= Alliances
N= Nationalism
I = Imperialism
A= Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
New Imperialism (1870-1914) - Correct Answer *Causes*
1. Technology such as improved rifles, steamships, telegraphs, and a treatment for
malaria.
2. High tariffs led nations to look outside Europe for free trade, and raw materials as
well as precious metals seemed promising.
3. Nationalists thought that building a colonial empire would bring glory to their nation.
4. Tried to maintain the balance of power by getting to colonies before other nations
can.
5. Social Darwinism and the White Man's Burden justified the atrocious ways in which
Europeans abused the natives.
*Effects*
1. The entire world was under European influence.
2. African trade, politics, and culture was destroyed.
3. Japan became an imperial power and entered into WWII.
4. China became a central focus of imperialism in East Asia
David Livingstone - Correct Answer an African explorer and missionary who hoped to
open the African interior to trade and Christianity to end slavery
Henry Morton Stanley - Correct Answer (1841-1904) British-American explorer of Africa,
famous for his expeditions in search of Dr. David Livingstone. Stanley helped King
Leopold II establish the Congo Free State
King Leopold II - Correct Answer the Belgian king who opened up the African interior to
European trade along the Congo River and by 1884 controlled the area known as the
Congo Free State
