The Colonies Become New Nations

What happened after World War II?

• independence movements swept through colonies in Africa and Asia

• new nations were formed.

• industrial revolutions and colonies

• world wars and alliances

What major event led to the emergence of fifteen new nations in Central Asia?

• The collapse of the Soviet Union.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• The end of the Cold War in Europe.

• The formation of the European Union.

How many new nations emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Fifteen new nations.

• Ten new nations.

• Twenty new nations.

• Seven new nations.

The nations of Central Asia are divided into which two groups?

• Transcaucasian Republics and Central Asian Republics

• Eastern and Western Republics

• Northern and Southern Republics

• European and Asian Republics

Which countries are included in the Transcaucasian Republics?

• A) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

• B) Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

• C) Russia, Ukraine, Belarus

• D) China, Mongolia, India

The Central Asian Republics are located:

• Five countries east of the Caspian Sea

• Five countries west of the Caspian Sea

• Three countries north of the Black Sea

• Four countries south of the Mediterranean Sea

Most new countries in Central Asia were economically strong after gaining independence.

• True

• False

Some nations in Central Asia are working to use their ______ supplies to boost their economy.

• oil

• timber

• diamonds

• cotton

When did Afghanistan become independent?

• 1919

• 1947

• 1971

• 1839

What happened to Afghanistan's attempts to create democracy after independence?

• They succeeded

• They failed

• They were never attempted

• They led to a monarchy