AP World History - Unit 8 Quizs

Why did people migrate in the 20th century after decolonization?

• To escape political unrest in their home countries.

• To seek work due to economic difficulties in former colonies.

• To join family members who had already migrated.

• To pursue higher education opportunities in foreign countries.

How did Indira Gandhi impact India’s economy?

• She implemented capitalist policies that increased foreign aid dependence.

• She embraced the Green Revolution, improving agricultural yields with modern technology.

• She focused solely on industrialization, neglecting agriculture.

• She reduced government spending on social programs.

What were the impacts of migration from former colonies to metropoles?

• Migration helped maintain cultural and economic ties between colonies and their metropoles.

• Migration led to the complete assimilation of former colonies into the metropoles.

• Migration resulted in the decline of cultural diversity in metropoles.

• Migration caused economic isolation of former colonies from their metropoles.

Why did the creation of Israel lead to violence?

• The UN proposed a partition plan for Palestine, which the Jews accepted, but Palestinians and Arab neighbors rejected it.

• The creation of Israel was supported by all neighboring countries.

• The Jews wanted to expand their territory into Europe.

• The UN decided to create a single state for both Jews and Palestinians.

What is a Cold War?

• A period of open warfare between two nations.

• A state of political hostility and ideological struggle without direct military conflict.

• A military alliance formed during World War II.

• A treaty signed to end the Vietnam War.

What was the Non-Aligned Movement?

• A coalition of countries led by the US during the Cold War.

• A group of nations that chose to remain neutral in the Cold War, led by Indonesian President Achmad Sukarno in 1955.

• An alliance formed by the USSR to counter Western influence.

• A military pact between third-world countries to support each other.

How was Israel created?

• The Zionist movement advocated for a Jewish state in Palestine, leading to its declaration of independence in 1948.

• Israel was created as a result of a UN resolution without any conflict.

• Israel was formed after a peace treaty between Jewish and Arab leaders in 1945.

• The British government unilaterally established Israel after World War II.

Why did Indian independence lead to violence?

• The Partition of India in 1947 created Pakistan for Muslims, leading to violent conflicts.

• The British government decided to withdraw without any planning, causing chaos.

• India's independence was celebrated with large gatherings that turned violent.

• The Indian National Congress opposed the partition, leading to riots.

What was the Angolan Civil War?

• A conflict between Angola and Portugal over independence

• A proxy war supported by the Soviet Union and the US

• A civil war solely between Angolan tribes

• A war for control of diamond mines in Angola

How did India gain independence from Britain?

• India gained independence through a violent revolution against British rule.

• India’s National Congress negotiated with the British, who were weakened after WWII.

• India was granted independence as a gift from the British monarchy.

• India gained independence after a series of military victories against British forces.