Decolonization and Global History

What role did World War II play in the process of decolonization?

• It strengthened colonial empires

• It led to the discrediting of the concept of empire

• It had no impact on decolonization

• It decreased nationalism

What was a significant factor that discredited the concept of empire during World War II?

• The rise of nationalism

• Economic depression

• Technological advancements

• Defeat of the Nazis

Which countries became independent nations following the British decolonization of India?

• India, Nepal, and Bhutan

• Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal

• India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

How did Gandhi's approach to Indian independence differ from that of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

• Gandhi supported violent measures

• Jinnah advocated for a unified India

• Gandhi used nonviolence and a mythologized view of history

• Jinnah used economic strategies

What was the primary reason for the violence during the partition of India?

• Political disagreements

• All of the above

• Religious and cultural differences

• Economic disparities

Which country's decolonization process was marked by the system of 'cultuurstelsel'?

• Egypt

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

• India

What was the outcome of the Indonesian struggle for independence?

• Independence in 1950

• Continued colonization by the Dutch

• Partition into multiple states

• Civil war

Which event marked a significant turning point in Egyptian history in the 1950s?

• The signing of a peace treaty with Israel

• The construction of the Suez Canal

• The discovery of oil

• The overthrow of the king by the army

What was a major consequence of the way European colonizers drew boundaries in Africa?

• Technological advancements

• Economic growth

• Improved education systems

• Tribal and ethnic conflicts

Which African leader turned dictator was originally a high school teacher?

• Muammar Gaddafi

• Robert Mugabe

• Idi Amin

• Joseph Mobutu