Unit 13: Decolonization & Globalization

In Africa, a major result of World War II was

• an increase in feelings of nationalism and call for independence

• an increase in colonization by European nations

• a general decline in the standard of living

• a rapid decline in population

The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi’s actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

• begin a cycle of armed revolution

• increase the strength of the military

• draw attention to critical issues

• resist the power of religious leaders

In 1947 the British did what to try to ease conflict in India?

• Created a partition between India and Iran

• Kept its colonial power in India

• Created a partition between India and Pakistan

• Allowed self-determination in India

A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960s was to

• restore China to the glory of the Han dynasty

• weaken Communist ideas

• reemphasize Confucian traditional values

• eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong

Why did the British partition India into two different countries upon Independence?

• In order to satisfy the large Muslim minority's desire for self-determination

• In order to separate Indians from the natural resources in East and West Pakistan

• In order to end struggles over the controversial Kashmir territory

• In order to weaken the movement for Independence and regain control at a later date

What was one significant impact of the partition of India?

• An occupation of East Pakistan by the British army to assist the transition

• An extension of the British occupation in India to weaken the transition

• A large wave of migration of Muslims to India and Hindus to Pakistan

• A large wave of migration of Muslims to Pakistan and Hindus to India

What was a consequence of the United Nations' partition of Palestine?

• The Arab-Israeli War

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Cold War

• The Potsdam Agreement

In the late 20th century, what problem was common to Rwanda, Darfur, and Bosnia?

• Disposal of dangerous nuclear waste

• Drought and severe famine

• Overcrowding of urban centers

• Instances of genocide

What has been an important effect of the development of jet travel, the television, mobile telephones, and the Internet?

• Imperialism

• Communism

• Globalization

• Socialism

A major cause of the Arab-Israeli conflict was that in 1948 both groups

• Claimed sovereignty over the same land.

• wanted to control Mediterranean trade.

• believed the United States was on their side.

• Wanted the huge oil reserves in Israel.