World History : Imperialism

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Imperialism

Which major event happened as an eventual result of Imperial Japan’s annexation of Korea?

Possible Answers:

The Partition of North & South Korea

The end of the Joseon Dynasty

None of these

The transition of Korean to a Japanese script

The forced industrialization of Korea

Correct answer:

The Partition of North & South Korea

Explanation:

Following Japan’s annexation of Korea in 1910, Japan controlled Korea until the end of World War II in 1945. Japan was then forced to relinquish its control of Korea to the Soviet Union and the United States, who partitioned the nation into the North (controlled by the Soviets) and the South (controlled by the Americans).

Example Question #12 : Imperialism

What event ended the Japanese Empire?

Possible Answers:

Internal revolts in Tokyo and Okinawa

None of these

The conclusion of World War II

The Russo-Japanese War

Chinese territorial expansion in the South China Sea

Correct answer:

The conclusion of World War II

Explanation:

With America’s decisive victory over Japan through the reclamation of the Pacific and the use of two atomic weapons, Japan’s imperialistic ambitions came to a final end. Japan relinquished all of its claimed territories and agreed to strict demilitarizing under American watch.

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