Independence Movements of the 20th Century

Which empire was not mentioned as having imperial possessions before WWI?

• French

• British

• Russian

• Spanish

What year did Egypt gain independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1922

• 1932

• 1945

• 1951

Which country controlled Indonesia during WWII?

• France

• Japan

• United Kingdom

• Netherlands

What was the primary method of resistance used by Mahatma Gandhi for Indian independence?

• Peaceful resistance

• Economic sanctions

• Armed struggle

• Political negotiations

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

Which war led to significant changes in French Indochina?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

• World War II

What year did Ghana gain independence?

• 1956

• 1951

• 1960

• 1947

Which year was marked by numerous African countries gaining independence?

• 1960

• 1965

• 1958

• 1970

What was the main goal of the non-aligned movement?

• Maintain colonial ties

• Support communist policies

• Align with the USA

• Avoid alignment with major powers

What was a major reason for the decolonization movements in the 20th century?

• Lack of interest from imperial countries

• Economic prosperity of colonies

• Increased military power in colonies

• Global peace agreements