Decolonization Quiz

The actions taken by Gandhi and his followers, as described in this excerpt, are examples of

• political espionage

• economic terrorism

• 1. collective bargaining

• nonviolent resistance

Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

• The benefits of British rule outweigh the costs for India.

• British rule has hurt India and prevented its people from establishing their own economy and government.

• The British military is too powerful.

• India and Pakistan should remain one country after the British are driven out.

Which claim about 1991 is best supported by the evidence in these charts?

•  the Boers outnumbered the British in South Africa

• the black population has decreased due to emigration

• Asians controlled a greater proportion of income in comparison to their population

• whites controlled the largest amount of income

According to this article by Roff Smith, the goal of Atatürk’s reforms was to 

• prevent the elimination of the civil service system

• implement a legal system based on religious teachings

• revive Turkey’s interest in Ottoman-era customs

• modernize Turkey in the image of European nations

Based on this illustration, which course of action is being recommended by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?

• promoting traditional and religious roles

• avoiding involvement with foreign powers

• adopting social and political changes

• strict following of Sharia law

This photograph is most often associated with the term

• appeasement

• containment

• boycott

• segregation

Explain the geographic context for the historical development shown on this map.

(Geographic Context- refers to where this historical development/event is taking place and why it is taking place there.)

Identify Jawaharlal Nehru’s point of view concerning India’s goals after independence.

Identify a turning point associated with the events, ideas, or historical developments related to both documents 1 and 2. Explain why the events, ideas, or historical developments associated with these documents are considered a turning point. Be sure to use evidence from both documents 1 and 2 in your response.