Decolonization 2024

What was Gandhi's approach to Indian independence?

• Violent resistance

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Military coup

What is a boycott?

• A) A legal document that grants ownership of a property

• B) A refusal to buy or use goods and services to show disapproval or force changes

• C) A government policy that restricts trade for political reasons

• D) A public event organized to celebrate a special occasion

What two religious groups did not get along in India?

• Hindus and Muslims

• Buddhists and Jains

• Christians and Sikhs

• Hindus and Christians

How did Kwame Nkrumah achieve independence in Ghana?

• Through diplomatic negotiations

• By military coup

• Through a series of protests and boycotts

• By forming an alliance with neighboring countries

How did Jomo Kenyatta achieve independence in Kenya?

• Through diplomatic negotiations

• By leading a violent revolution

• Through a series of economic reforms

• By writing influential articles

Why did European countries want to maintain control over their colonies?

• To promote democratic values

• To access natural resources and markets

• To encourage cultural exchanges

• To support local independence movements

What issues did newly independent countries have to deal with?

• Economic stability and development

• Establishing a new government

• Managing natural resources

• All of the above

Who was Nelson Mandela?

• A) A South African anti-apartheid revolutionary

• B) A British Prime Minister

• C) An American civil rights leader

• D) A Russian novelist

What was Apartheid?

• A policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the South African government.

• A movement to promote peace and unity in European countries.

• A trade agreement between multiple African nations.

• An economic strategy implemented in Asia during the 20th century.

Which 2 countries occupy the Holy Lands?

• Israel and Jordan

• Israel and Egypt

• Israel and Palestine

• Jordan and Egypt