Global Connections: 1450-1750
Which indigenous leader's resistance against Spanish control in South America was in part a reflection of broader trends toward European colonial resistance?
Moctezuma II
Cetshwayo kaMpande
Sitting Bull
Tupac Amaru II
Which of the following is an example of slave resistance?
Maroon communities
Popé's Rebellion
the Fronde
Mughal–Maratha conflict
Which cultural trend empowered indigenous peoples to resist European expansion?
Adoption of Western culture
Spread of the Enlightenment
Decline of religious practices
Revival of traditional beliefs
Which anti-colonial leader's strategies best demonstrate a synthesis between localized tactics and global ideologies challenging imperialist narratives?
Yaa Asantewaa led armed resistance using Ashanti warrior traditions without significantly incorporating international ideas into her strategy against British rule in West Africa.
Samori Touré waged guerrilla warfare largely based on regional African techniques without extensively drawing upon broader political philosophies opposing imperialism.
Shaka Zulu relied exclusively on military prowess without integrating wider socio-political ideologies into his campaigns against British encroachment.
Gandhi employed both region-specific satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) and globally comprehensible appeals for self-rule based on universal principles like democracy and human rights.
What 19th-century event demonstrated the broad socio-political impact of industrialization by influencing anti-colonial sentiments among colonized populations?
Haitian Revolution
American Revolutionary War
Sepoy Mutiny/Rebellion
Punic Wars
Which indigenous leader's rebellion against Spanish rule significantly impacted colonial policy despite ultimately failing to achieve its goals?
Chief Powhatan’s opposition influenced British colonial practices although it did not prevent Virginia colonization.
Cetshwayo kaMpande resisted British forces temporarily before his kingdom of Zululand was eventually annexed.
Moctezuma II's defiance caused a brief setback for Cortés but didn't alter Spanish conquest strategies long-term.
Tupac Amaru II's revolt led Spain to reconsider its administration of colonies but did not result in independence for Peru.
In Southeast Asia, how did leaders like Trung Sisters exemplify resistance against imperial powers such as China?
Leading armed rebellions against foreign rule
Accepting positions within the imperial administration
Promoting cultural assimilation with imperial authorities
Formally ceding territorial control through treaties

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Which factor most significantly influenced indigenous South American resistance strategies against Spanish colonizers?
The adaptation of traditional military tactics combined with guerrilla warfare techniques.
Adoption of Spanish language and customs in order to gain political influence.
Formation of alliances with rival European powers like France or England for support.
Utilization of legal arguments based on pre-existing treaties between Europeans and natives.
Which group led the Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence in China?
Japanese immigrant groups within China.
The Qing Dynasty military forces.
Chinese secret society known as "The Righteous and Harmonious Fists."
A coalition of western nations residing in China.
What was a major reason for anti-colonial resistance in Africa during the 19th century?
Encouragement from Asian countries to resist.
The abolition of slavery by Europeans.
The imposition of European cultural norms and Christian religion.
Economic prosperity under colonial rule.