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POP QUIZ 5.2.22

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The political cartoon "Exchange of Condiments on Dandi Seashore" refers specifically to what event in history?

a)

Actions taken by Gandhi and follows to fight the unjust salt laws imposed by the British government on India.

b)

The unification of India by Mughal practitioners against imperial dogma.

c)

The end of 500 years of Portuguese rule over Indian ports and coastal cities in South Asia.

d)

The partition of Pakistan and India following the end of British Imperial control over the 'Raj'.

2.

Based on the lines of text

Gandhi "May I offer you some salt?"

Lord Irvin (thinking) "Now. Should I pass him the pepper?" the author is most likely suggesting...

a)

The British, represented by Lord Irving, were unwilling to accept Indian demands and denied any request to share resources.

b)

British Imperial powers were unsure if they should accept a peaceful compromise or risk a more violent outcry when recognizing Indian independence.

c)

Gandhi knew his actions would lead to more bloodshed if the resources discovered were not offered to the British before other Imperial powers.

d)

The English valued Indian spices more and only allowed the Indians to have salt and nothing else.

3.

Following the events depicted in this cartoon, India would...

a)

Gain independence, but they align themselves with England and other Capital powers to avoid Soviet aggression.

b)

Accept Soviet assistance at dispelling the British from its territorial borders in exchange for goods and protection.

c)

Form the first non-align movement, as Indian Leadership did not want to form any partnership with any superpowers following their Independence.

d)

Proceed to align themselves with the People's Republic of China to improve Asian relationship between former imperialized states.

4.

Which of the following answers best indicates how native women were able to support African Nationalism?

a)

Women picked up arms and fought on the frontline alongside the husbands to eliminate any remaining remnants of Imperial power.

b)

Through everyday actions, women cultivated the return of African culture and formed local political organizations.

c)

Women followed the direction of their male patriots and supported their decisions from home, often having more children.

d)

Women took over male roles in factories and in other industries so men could contribute to lasting conflicts and wars.

5.

According to the author of the excerpt, the emancipation of women...

a)

would prove to be a waste of resources and manpower, as their contributions would be limited to domesticated work.

b)

was necessary as women needed better education to serve the needs of their families and husbands.

c)

must occur, not only to build a better society, but also to replace older outdated institutions of marriage and labor.

d)

must be accomplished solely by women as it would instill in them a desire to fight for change.

6.

Despite the assistance by women to decolonize Africa, which of the following if true, continues to slow Africa's overall development?

a)

Most women cannot vote in African states and their freedoms do not include the right to drive or make business decisions with a male partner.

b)

Colonial assistance is still required as most African nations lack the necessary means and forethought to govern themselves.

c)

Centuries of imperial contract have withered away natural resources, disrupted political territories, and undermined genuine attempts by African leadership to unite.

d)

Most indigenous tribal communities prefer European culture over their own and wish to continue following imperial mandates.

7.

Which of the following answers best summarizes Norman Borlaug's statements?

a)

The western world would benefit most from these advancements in agriculture.

b)

The developing world has no right to refuse the steps taken to improve agricultural techniques.

c)

Those who do not struggle to meet their needs should not advocate against things that would benefit those who do.

d)

The world as a whole must adopt more traditional, less artificial means to producing foods.

8.

Norman Borlaug is most well known for...

a)

His founding contribution to the Green Revolution, and the controversial steps taken to increase food supplies.

b)

His advocacy for cleaner, more sustainable growth rates to improve soil production despite a slowing of wheat production.

c)

The production of more processed foods in developing world economies.

d)

The fight against genetically modified organisms especially in regard to livestock.

9.

Which of the following answer best supports Norman's Borlaug's actions regarding Malthus Theory?

a)

Norman Borlaug hurt developing countries in the fight to produce enough food to feed starving communities.

b)

In order to maintain a sufficient food supply that matches growing population rates, new methods of agriculture must be introduced.

c)

Existing, traditional agricultural procedures are efficient enough to meet population needs in developing countries.

d)

The environmental community most supports the need for Green Revolutionary tactics as an aid to improve Earth's natural environments.

10.

How many days until your May 12, 2022 exam?

a)

At least two more weeks.

b)

10 Days. Plenty of time to review.

c)

Uh...100 days?

d)

What exam?