Decolonization

What event largely discredited the concept of empire, influencing the decolonization process?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Which leader is known for his nonviolent approach to Indian independence?

• Norodom Sihanouk

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mohandas K. Gandhi

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

What was a major consequence of the partition of India in 1947?

• Economic prosperity

• Reduction in violence

• Mass displacement and violence

• Immediate peace

Which country's independence involved a struggle against both the Dutch and the Japanese?

• Egypt

• India

• Indonesia

• Vietnam

What is one positive trend in African nations post-decolonization?

• Increase in GDP and literacy

• Stagnation in economic growth

• Higher dependency on former colonizers

• Decrease in literacy rates