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Decolonization

Quiz by Robert Kolenz

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  • Q1

    (Q1) The conflict over the territory shown on the map is due to 

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    Fear of the spread of communism to the Middle East.
    The desire for a separate government for Muslims on the Indian subcontinent.
    The formation of NATO.
    The different cultural perspectives of the Israelis and Palestinians.
    60s
  • Q2
    (Q2) Following World War II, Great Britain decided to partition the Indian subcontinent into the nations of India and Pakistan. What was the primary reason for this division?
    Religious differences have led to conflicts between Hindus and Muslims.
    Most of India's valuable resources were located in the south.
    British India's Muslim minority controlled most of India's banking industry.
    India had adopted a policy of non-alignment.
    60s
  • Q3
    (Q3) After the Cold War ended, democratic governments emerged in Africa because
    The United States and the Soviet Union no longer supported dictators friendly to their sides.
    The United States promised massive economic aid.
    Colonial rule had just ended.
    Industrialists invested large amounts of money there.
    60s
  • Q4
    (Q4) Outside pressures that helped bring an end to apartheid included
    A British decision to grant complete independence to South Africa.
    UN peacekeeping force.
    An invasion of South Africa.
    International trade sanctions.
    60s
  • Q5

    (Q5) Using the timeline answer the question that follows. 

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    The spread of communism to Asia following WWII.

    Ongoing ethnic strife in India since the partition of India and Pakistan. 

    The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

    The influence of the United States in Asia during the Cold War.

    60s
  • Q6
    (Q6)After World War II, many African nations gained independence from European nations. What has been a primary cause of the persistent ethnic conflict in this region since gaining independence?
    Political boundaries drawn by European powers combined rival ethnic groups.
    The United Nations has refused to become involved in any conflicts in Africa.
    Conflicts over territory between the Hindu majority and Muslim minority have arisen.
    Conflicts have arisen over the differing cultural perspectives of Palestinians and Israelis.
    60s
  • Q7

     (Q7) "Since the establishment of the state of Israel, its national security policy has been designed to defend its existence, integrity, and security, and not for expansionist territorial aspirations. Hence, if Arab confrontation states did not initiate wars against Israel or pose threats to its existence, then Israel would not start a war…to extend its territories.”

    - Abraham Tamir 

    The statement above could be described as

    This a biased statement in support of the invasion of Israel by Arab nations.
    This a biased statement in support of the Israeli government's policies.
    This a biased statement in support of an independent state for Palestinians.
    An objective source of factual information.
    60s
  • Q8
    (Q8)Two significant factors contributing to the conflicts in the Middle East since World War II have been
    Oil and the growth of Islamism.
    Trade barriers and continued colonial rule.
    Rising incomes and the spread of Christianity.
    One-party rule and the Camp David Accords.
    60s
  • Q9

    (Q9) A specific example of citizen action leading to a governmental change in India was...

    The citizens of India formed militias and forcibly removed the British soldiers from India.

    The citizens of India used conflicts between the Hindus and Muslims to attack British soldiers to force them to surrender and leave India entirely. 

    The Indian government held trials for British citizens who were found guilty regardless of there was evidence. 

    The citizens of India adopted passive resistance to unjust laws, boycotted British-made goods, and refused to attend British-run schools. 

    60s
  • Q10

    (Q9) A specific example of citizen action in India that resulted in governmental change was...

    Gandhi and other citizens of India participated in the Salt March to oppose the British due to their strict salt production and sale regulations in India. 

    Rosa Parks and her refusal to give up her seat on the bus in India resulted in her imprisonment and murder. 

    Martin Luther King and the march of African Americans on the United States Congress in an attempt to gain civil rights. 

    Gandhi and other citizens of India boarded British Merchant ships and dumped hundreds of pounds of tea into the harbor to protest their taxation on tea.

    60s
  • Q11

    (Q9) How were citizen actions used in South Africa to achieve governmental change? 

    Nelson Mandela and South Africans violently overthrew the government in the bloodiest rebellion in African history. More than 30 million died over a month.

    The Black South Africans burnt farms, homes, and other White South African assets due to the torture and suppression that had been levied on them for decades.

    Nelson Mandela and South Africans moved to the nearby Congo, where they would rule in their own best interests. In return, the whites in South Africa would retain government control.

    Nelson Mandela and citizens of South Africa participated in civil disobedience wherein one instance; South Africans crowded police stations without their government-issued "Interior Pass."

    60s
  • Q12
    (Q10) Which of the following caused Britain to give up control of the Indian subcontinent?
    British citizens no longer wanted Indian goods.
    Many first-world countries had grown tired of fighting the natives in their colonies.
    Many in Britain began to question the morality of Imperialism.
    British soldiers grew tired of fighting after WWII and decided to mutiny against the government.
    60s
  • Q13

    (Q10) Which of the following caused Britain to give up control of the Indian subcontinent?

    After WWII, America wanted to control India's natural resources.
    After WWII, the colony of India was too strong to control.
    After WWII, the cost of maintaining colonies became too expensive.
    After WWII, the cost of maintaining colonies was inexpensive.
    60s
  • Q14
    (Q10) Which of the following is an effect of Britain giving up control of the Indian subcontinent?
    Britain gave India reparations for their years of colonization.
    They partitioned India into two countries, India and Pakistan.
    They created the country of India.
    Britain put in proxy governments to control the Indian people.
    60s
  • Q15

    (Q10) Which of the following is an effect of Britain giving up control of the Indian subcontinent?

    Newspapers published smear campaign ads to support the withdrawal of the British.
    Mass migrations of Muslims to Pakistan and Hindus to India.
    The revolution of the Indian people overthrew the government.
    Indians could finally own businesses.
    60s

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