Which one of the following factors prompted countries like Britain, France etc, to carve out the colonial empire?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which one of the following are not the characteristics of colonial empire?

   A. There is naked exploitation of the people of the colony
   B. The interests of the people of the colony are very much protected
   C. Resources of the colony are not used for collective welfare
   D. The people of the colony given a share in the running of their own administration

2. Which one of the following is not an important factor for having colonial empire?

   A. Scientific discoveries
   B. Individual advancement
   C. Desire to live in peace
   D. Need for markets for dumping goods
   E. None of the above

3. Napoleonic Empire was overthrown by Austria, Prussian and Britain in ______ when they restored the Bourborn Kings to the French throne.

   A. 1806
   B. 1809
   C. 1815
   D. 1821

4. After revolution of France, in order to run administration of the country effectively, the whole France is devided into:

   A. 60 Departments
   B. 70 Departments
   C. 85 Departments
   D. 95 Departments

5. Which of these countries having common borders with France?

   A. Mexico
   B. Italy
   C. Russia
   D. Scotland

6. One of the most important Kings of France was the victor at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214. What ‘countries’ did the coalition consist of that he defeated in that battle?

   A. England, Flanders, Germany
   B. England, Halland, Luxembourg
   C. England, Austria, Russia
   D. England, Spain, Portugal

7. Which one of the following is not true of Roman Empire?

   A. It proved that large states could be administered properly
   B. It proved that large states could remain stable
   C. That it failed to establish a universal code of law
   D. It scarified individual liberty
   E. It laid too much stress on unity

8. Which Article of our Constitution (1973) deals with freedom of movement etc.?

   A. Article 13
   B. Article 14
   C. Article 15
   D. Article 16
   E. Article 17

9. One of the outstanding contributions of the Roman Empire was: ___________?

   A. Individual liberty
   B. Autonomy of units
   C. Introduction of democracy
   D. Universal code of law

10. At the height of glory in the Roman Empire, which was not?

    A. Conquest of territories
    B. A highly centralised administrative system
    C. The despotic emperor
    D. The state did not come under the influence of the emperor
    E. Emperor’s decrees were recognised as law