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Decolonization & The Cold War

Authored by Walter Harper

History

10th Grade

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Decolonization & The Cold War
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who used passive resistance to win independence for India in 1947?

Kwame Nkrumah

Nelson Mandela

Mohandas Gandhi

Mao Zedong

Answer explanation

Mohandas Gandhi used passive resistance to win independence for India in 1947.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main aim of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

To promote free elections in Poland

To support economic development in Africa

To contain the spread of Communism

To initiate the Cultural Revolution

Answer explanation

The main aim of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to contain the spread of Communism.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which African leader led the struggle against apartheid?

Kwame Nkrumah

Nelson Mandela

Mohandas Gandhi

Mao Zedong

Answer explanation

Nelson Mandela led the struggle against apartheid in Africa.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Mao Zedong's economic policies during the Great Leap Forward?

Successful modernization of China

Independence for Southeast Asian countries

Containment of Communism

Millions of deaths

Answer explanation

Mao Zedong's economic policies during the Great Leap Forward resulted in millions of deaths, not successful modernization, independence for Southeast Asian countries, or containment of Communism.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Korean War, which countries fought against each other on the Korean peninsula?

North Korea and South Korea

China and Vietnam

U.S. and Soviet Union

Cuba and other countries

Answer explanation

During the Korean War, North Korea and South Korea fought against each other on the Korean peninsula.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1960s, the U.S. sent troops to which country to prevent a Communist takeover?

China

Vietnam

Korea

Cuba

Answer explanation

In the 1960s, the U.S. sent troops to Vietnam to prevent a Communist takeover, making it the correct choice.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Cultural Revolution launched by Mao in the 1960s?

To end colonial rule in Asia and Africa

To revive Communist enthusiasm

To win independence for Ghana

To fight against apartheid

Answer explanation

The main goal of the Cultural Revolution launched by Mao in the 1960s was to revive Communist enthusiasm.

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