South and East Asia History Summative Review

In the 1800s, most of South Asia was colonized by this country

• France

• United States

• Britain

• Spain

This person was an influential leader in India who lead non-violent protests and boycotts that lead to India's independence.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Aladdin

What is nationalism?

• loyalty based on a geographic location
• a feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated and wealthy
• loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion

Indian nationalism in the 1800s began as a reaction to

• British rule
• religious conflict
• communist-led revolution

What was Mohandas Gandhi's plan of civil disobedience?

• people should refuse to obey laws felt was unfair but without violence
• violent demonstrations were needed in India until the British left
• It was best to go along with British laws to avoid making the colonial authorities angry

When independence finally came in 1947, what was it about the decision that made Gandhi and his followers unhappy?

• The country was divided among religious lines of Hindus and Muslims
• India was not allowed to have its own military
• Indians still had to depend on Britain for food and protection

What was Gandhi's plan to refuse to obey unjust British laws called?

• civil disobedience
• monopoly
• disarmament

One of Gandhi's main strategies in dealing with the British was to insist his followers use

• non-violence
• riots and strikes
• their ability to read and write

When India become independent, what factor determined where people would live in the new states that were created?

• Wealth
• Religion
• Political Connections

What type of government was created for Japan in the years following World War II?

• monarchy
• communism
• constitutional monarchy