World History Contemporary Nation Building Test

What was a primary factor driving the wave of decolonization after World War II?

• The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union

• The increased power of European colonial empires

• • The economic prosperity of colonial powers

• The lack of interest in national independence movements

Which country’s decolonization process is an example of a relatively peaceful transition to independence in the video?

• Algeria

• Kenya

• India

• Vietnam

Which of the following was a common strategy used by nationalist movements to achieve independence?

• Diplomatic negotiations and peaceful protests

• Establishing formal alliances with colonial powers

• Completely avoiding international organizations

• Ignoring local ethnic and cultural divisions

What major political change happened in South Africa in 1994?

• The African Union was formed

• Nelson Mandela became president and apartheid ended

• South Africa joined the African Continental Free Trade Area

• South Africa’s economy was fully privatized

What was a common problem with Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) in the 1980s and 1990s?

• They led to more government control over economies.

• They increased funding for public services.

• They often made inequality worse and cut public services.

• They had no effect on economic conditions.

What does the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aim to do?

• Create a single market for goods and services across Africa

• Establish a common currency for African countries

• Promote military alliances between African nations

• Increase foreign aid from outside Africa

Which of the following religious divisions is a major source of conflict in the Middle East?

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Christianity and Judaism

• Zoroastrianism and Sikhism

• Sunni and Shia Islam

What event is commonly recognized as marking the official founding of the state of Israel?

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

• The Balfour Declaration

• The United Nations Partition Plan

• The Six-Day War

Why is the Suez Canal crucial to Egypt's economy today?

• It provides Egypt with a significant source of fresh water.

• It serves as a major transit route for global maritime trade, generating substantial revenue from tolls.

• It is a primary site for large-scale agricultural production.

• It is the main location for Egypt’s oil reserves.

What is the primary objective of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• To regulate global food prices

• To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries

• To promote the use of renewable energy sources

• To oversee global telecommunications infrastructure