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WHH MU #14 Crash Course Ep #41 Decolonization

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What was a significant factor that led to the decolonization process after World War II?

a)

The discrediting of the idea of empire due to the defeat of Nazi Germany

b)

The economic prosperity of colonial powers

c)

The establishment of the United Nations

d)

The rise of nationalism in Europe

2.

Who is known for their nonviolent approach to Indian independence?

a)

Lord Mountbatten

b)

Jawaharlal Nehru

c)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

d)

Mohandas K. Gandhi

3.

What was the outcome of the partition of India in 1947?

a)

Immediate economic prosperity for all new nations

b)

The division into India, West Pakistan, and East Pakistan

c)

The peaceful relocation of populations

d)

The creation of India and Sri Lanka

4.

Which country's struggle for independence was significantly prolonged by 'police actions'?

a)

Vietnam

b)

Egypt

c)

Indonesia

d)

India

5.

What was a major consequence of the Khmer Rouge's rule in Cambodia?

a)

Massacre of approximately 21% of Cambodia's population

b)

Economic prosperity

c)

Strengthening of ties with the United States

d)

Rapid industrialization

6.

Who led the coup that overthrew the king in Egypt in the 1950s?

a)

Anwar Sadat

b)

Hosni Mubarak

c)

Gamal Abdul Nasser

d)

Muhammad Naguib

7.

How did Gamal Abdul Nasser's leadership impact Egypt's international relations?

a)

Played the US and USSR off each other for Egypt's benefit

b)

Strengthened ties with only the USSR

c)

Isolation from global politics

d)

Focused solely on Arab nationalism without external alliances

8.

What was a significant legacy of colonialism in Africa?

a)

Well-established educational institutions

b)

Arbitrary or pernicious national boundaries

c)

Rapid technological advancement

d)

Strong democratic governance structures

9.

Which African leader was originally a high school teacher before becoming a dictator?

a)

Muammar Gaddafi

b)

Idi Amin

c)

Robert Mugabe

d)

Joseph Mobutu

10.

What was a common challenge faced by new nations after decolonization?

a)

Rapid industrialization

b)

Overpopulation

c)

Lack of experienced governance

d)

Excessive foreign aid