History 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Why did the Europeans meet in Berlin in 1885
A
To divide Africa
2
Q
Menelik
A
Ruler of Ethiopia
3
Q
Who expanded their exploration in the 1700s following the loss of their colonies in North America
A
The British
4
Q
What promoted self-rule, development of African resources to benefit Africans, and education for males and females
A
The Fante Confederation
5
Q
Who oppressed Russia’s peasants by legalizing the sale of serfs separately from the land
A
Catherine the Great
6
Q
Which two countries competed for control of India
A
France and Britain
7
Q
Who’s army suffered great losses due to harsh weather while retreating
A
Napoleon’s
8
Q
What was a failed attempt to implement sweeping changes in China
A
The Hundred Days’ Reform
9
Q
What became the state religion of Japan
A
Shintoism
10
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