WorksheetsPost-WWII Independence Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why did the colonies of European countries think after World War II was a good period to try and gain independence?
They were weakened from war and unable to hold their lands
Many had fought for democracy and wanted to apply it in their lands
They felt that their colonies had become a drain on their economies and not worth controlling
They felt that their colonial armies had deserved it since they had fought in WWII
Select all that apply: In what areas of the world did independence movements take place?
Europe
South Asia
Africa
Southeast Asia
India had been wanting independence from who?
France
Great Britain
The United States
The Soviet Union
Who led the Indian independence movement?
Mohandas Gandhi
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Who was the leader of Egypt who built the Aswan High Dam, nationalized the Suez Canal, and established a relationship with the USSR?
Mohandas Gandhi
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Who led the independence fight against the British in Kenya?
Mohandas Gandhi
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
Gamal Abdul Nasser
What country underwent a violent rebellion against British rule?
Kenya
Algeria
Israel
The United States
What new country was created in the Middle East in 1948 as a homeland for the Jews?
Kenya
Algeria
Israel
The United States
Which of the superpowers in the world supported Israel?
Kenya
Algeria
Israel
The United States
Which country had a violent rebellion against France?
Kenya
Algeria
Israel
The United States
Select all that apply: Which European country lost their colonies in Africa?
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Portugal
What was the policy of racial discrimination in South Africa called?
Integration
Segregation
Apartheid
Genocide
Select all that apply: Within the apartheid system -?
A minority white population controlled the government and military
The majority black population was not allowed to hold office or vote
A minority black population controlled the government and military
The majority white population was not allowed to hold office or vote
Select all that apply: Which of the following is true of Nelson Mandela?
Struggled to fight and then end apartheid
Jailed for 30 years
Became the first black President of South Africa
Jailed for 31 years
The new countries of Jordan and Palestine were originally part of the Mandate system set up by what organization?
The League of Nations
The Congress of Vienna
The United Nations
The League of Arab Nations
