Decolonization: India and South Africa

Who was India's colonial ruler until 1947?

• Germany

• France

• China

• Great Britain

What modern day countries were created due to the Partition of India?

• Pakistan

• Palestine

• India

• Bangladesh

• West China

Which territory was not included in the Partition of India and has been claimed and disputed by both Pakistan and India?

• Nepal

• West China

• Kashmir

• Bhutan

What scientific development increased the danger of war between India & Pakistan?

• Their discovery of a cure for many diseases

• Their development of nuclear weapons

• Their discovery of salt in the Indian Ocean

• Their launching of a mission to the moon

What country was created to solve the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India?

• Nepal

• Pakistan

• Iran

• South Northeastern West India

What was the name of the government system that enforced strict segregation of races, and is also the Afrikaner word for 'to keep apart?

• Oligarchy

• Apartheid

• One Direction

• Republic

Which organization was formed to work for equality in the country of South Africa?

• African National Congress

• Pan-African Congress

• United Nations

• League of Nations

A major factor in the development of 20th–century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common

• language throughout most of Africa

• ethnic bond among the people of

  sub-Saharan Africa

• goal to end European rule in Africa

• religion throughout most of Africa

The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by

• the topographic features of the continent

• the patterns of European colonialism

• traditional African language groups

• The location of ancient African tribal kingdoms

Some African nations have maintained close relationships with their former colonial rulers primarily because

• economic and cultural ties remain strong

• outside nations do not provide assistance to African nations

• African leaders are unwilling to tackle problems on their own

• most Africans want to keep their dual citizenship