Chp. 15 lesson 4: Post-WWII Independence Movements

What country fought particularly hard to maintain its African colonies?

• Portugal

• Italy
• Germany
• Spain

What idea claims that the people of a nation or region have the right to choose how they will be governed themselves?

• Monarchy
• Self-determination
• Dictatorship
• Anarchy

How did the Indian Independence Movement differ to other existing independence movements in the post-World War II era?

• Non-violent resistance and massive scale
• Armed rebellion and moderate size
• Passive acceptance and limited scope
• Military intervention and small scale

Vietnam was a former colony of what Western European country?

• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy

Why does the Sykes-Picot Agreement have long term consequences that are relevant even today?

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided the Middle East into artificial borders, leading to ongoing conflicts and instability in the region.
• The Sykes-Picot Agreement was supported by all Middle Eastern countries
• The Sykes-Picot Agreement had no impact on the Middle East
• The Sykes-Picot Agreement promoted peace and stability in the Middle East