Decolonization and Nationalism Crash Course

In Africa, a major result of World War II was

• an increase in feelings of nationalism

• a general decline in the standard of living

• an increase in colonization by European nations

• a rapid decline in population

Simón Bolívar, Ho Chi Minh, and Jomo Kenyatta are significant historical figures because they all

• instituted theocratic reforms

• formed international peacekeeping alliances

• established worldwide trade networks

• led independence movements

One similarity in the actions of Ho Chi Minh and Jomo Kenyatta was that both leaders

• introduced Western ideas to their societies

• established democratic forms of government

• led nationalist movements

• supported separation of church and state

In the timeline, independence was achieved by most African and Asian nations during the period represented by letter

• A

• B

• C

• D

The primary goal of the Indian National Congress (1885-1947) was to

• reform the Hindu religion

• partition India between Muslims and Hindus

• create a socialist economy

• gain independence from Great Britain

Which description best fits the Salt March conducted by Mohandas Gandhi?

• an act of civil disobedience against the British

• a statement of support for dividing India

• a protest against the Sepoy Mutiny

• a rally for the British during World War II

The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi’s actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

• begin a cycle of armed revolution

• draw attention to critical issues

• increase the strength of the military

• resist the power of religious leaders

Which event in the history of the Indian subcontinent occurred last?

• Salt March

• Amritsar Massacre

• creation of Pakistan

• Sepoy Rebellion

Mahatma Gandhi and Jomo Kenyatta were similar in that both

• supported nonviolent policies

• sought to gain independence from Great Britain

• led a worldwide boycott of British goods

• used violent revolution to achieve their aims

Border conflicts between India and Pakistan have most often occurred in

• Kashmir

• East Timor

• Tibet

• Afghanistan