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Decolonization

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Prior to 1947, the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League worked together seeking to end

a)

nonviolence

b)

religious diversity

c)

foreign rule

d)

nonalignment

2.

The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

a)

begin a cycle of armed revolution

b)

draw attention to critical issues

c)

increase the strength of the military

d)

resist the power of religious leaders

3.

Mohandas Gandhi’s protests during India’s independence movement were often successful because of his application of

a)

an appeasement policy

b)

civil disobedience

c)

traditional caste beliefs

d)

divide-and-conquer principles

4.

In 1947, India adopted a parliamentary form of government. This event reflects the influence Great Britain had in

a)

ending religious conflict between Muslims and Hindus

b)

introducing Western institutions to India

c)

continuing the caste system in India

d)

preventing the partition of the Indian subcontinent

5.

Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

a)

Many jobs were being outsourced overseas.

b)

The government offered housing incentives in newly developed areas.

c)

Religious pilgrimages to neighboring countries were required based on their beliefs.

d)

The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.

6.

The original goal of Pan-Africanism was to

a)

demand democratic reforms

b)

encourage ethnic rivalry

c)

promote a united Africa

d)

divide Africa into separate countries

7.

The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Léopold Senghor, and Julius Nyerere were most closely associated with

a)

a rise in nationalism in several African countries

b)

the end of apartheid in South Africa

c)

a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa

d)

the revival of Islam in northern Africa

8.

The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by

a)

the topographic features of the continent

b)

the patterns of European colonialism

c)

traditional African language groups

d)

the location of ancient African tribal kingdoms

9.

A goal of both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Mau Mau movement in Kenya was to

a)

promote laissez-faire capitalism

b)

end foreign control

c)

develop modern industries

d)

create a totalitarian state

10.

In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a

a)

shortage of skilled technical workers

b)

scarcity of natural resources

c)

lack of water for hydroelectric power

d)

reluctance to accept economic aid from the United Nations

11.

Which is an accurate statement regarding modern African nations?

a)

Most African nations have rejected membership in the United Nations.

b)

For economic reasons, many African nations have maintained ties with their former colonial powers.

c)

Most African nations are experiencing a decrease in urbanization.

d)

Most African nations are miIitary allies of Russia.

12.

A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to

a)

secure political power for the majority of the people

b)

encourage a greater degree of industrialization

c)

improve the economy by expanding governmental control

d)

gain independence from the Soviet Union

13.

One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is that both systems

a)

allowed for educational opportunities

b)

determined roles based on gender

c)

revolved around central religious beliefs

d)

enforced different sets of rules for distinct groups of people

14.

The policy of strict racial separation and discrimination that was implemented in the Republic of South Africa is called

a)

collectivization

b)

apartheid

c)

intifada

d)

communism

15.

What was one factor that contributed to the downfall of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa?

a)

The African National Congress was outlawed

b)

Afrikaners demanded that only they should have ruling power.

c)

Many foreign countries boycotted South African products.

d)

President de Klerk and Desmond Tutu were imprisoned.

16.

Since 1948, a major reason for the conflict between Arabs and Israelis is that each side

a)

wants the huge oil reserves that lie under the disputed land

b)

believes that the United States favors the other side in the conflict

c)

claims sovereignty over the same land

d)

seeks to control trade on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea

17.

Since the 1980s, the major source of the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Arabs has been

a)

the presence of Israeli ships in the Suez Canal

b)

the interference of Libya in Middle Eastern affairs

c)

the demand of Palestinian Arabs for their own homeland

d)

Soviet support for radical Arab groups in occupied territories

18.

In 1979, the signing of the Camp David accords by Egypt and Israel indicated that

a)

nationalism was no longer a force in Middle Eastern politics

b)

the differences between Shi'ite and Sunni Moslems had been settled

c)

former enemies were able to negotiate

d)

the Soviet Union dominated Middle Eastern affairs

19.

A major problem in post–World War II India has been the

a)

conflict between rival religious groups

b)

alliance with China

c)

lack of unskilled workers for farming

d)

scarcity of mineral resources

20.

In the second half of the 20th century, what was one action taken by both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu?

a)

protesting against apartheid in South Africa

b)

supporting the white government of Rhodesia

c)

sending troops to liberate captives in Sudan

d)

leading the independence movement in Ghana

21.

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in these maps?

a)

Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.

b)

By 1980, most African countries had become independent.

c)

By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.

d)

The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.

22.

Which individuals took actions that contributed to the changes depicted in these maps from 1950 to 1980?

a)

Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping

b)

Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

c)

Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta

d)

Cecil Rhodes and King Leopold III

23.

Which claim about South Africa in 1991 is best supported by the evidence in these charts?

a)

the Boers outnumbered the British in South Africa

b)

the black population has decreased due to emigration

c)

Asians controlled a greater proportion of income in comparison to their population

d)

whites controlled the largest amount of income

24.

". . .The Nazi Holocaust, which engulfed millions of Jews in Europe, proved anew the urgency of the reestablishment of the Jewish state, which would solve the problem of Jewish homelessness by opening the gates to all Jews and lifting the Jewish people to equality in the family of nations. . .."

David Ben-Gurion, May 1948


This statement is referring to the establishment of which nation?

a)

Jordan

b)

Poland

c)

Israel

d)

Ethiopia

25.

". . .The Nazi Holocaust, which engulfed millions of Jews in Europe, proved anew the urgency of the reestablishment of the Jewish state, which would solve the problem of Jewish homelessness by opening the gates to all Jews and lifting the Jewish people to equality in the family of nations. . .."

David Ben-Gurion, May 1948


Based on this quote, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

a)

Jewish equality can be achieved without the establishment of Jewish country.

b)

The establishment of a Jewish nation led to the Nazi Holocaust.

c)

The German government should pay for the establishment of a Jewish state.

d)

Jewish people will be more safe and secure if they establish their own nation.

26.

Decolonization can best be defined as

a)

"Separateness"; system of racial segregation in South Africa

b)

independence of nations after World War II that were once ruled by European powers

c)

Giving in to an aggressor to prevent conflict

d)

An organization that works to settle disagreements and keep peace following WWII

27.

What were European nations seeking in Africa when they were colonizing the continent? (choose all that apply)

a)

Goods

b)

Land

c)

Labor

28.

What role did WWII play in aiding the process of decolonization?

a)

Colonies assisted in defeating the Nazis, and most empires were destroyed and weakened after WWII.

b)

The colonies in Africa became military powers post-WWII and were able to gain their independence through their militaries.

c)

The Cold War occupied most European's interests, and focus shifted away from the colonization of Africa.

d)

European power no longer needed supplies for their colonies following WWII.

 

29.

Which of these factors led to decolonization (Select all that apply)

a)

After World War II, European countries lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress far-away revolts.

b)

They could not oppose the new superpowers the U.S. and the Soviet Union‘s stands against colonialism.

c)

Strong independence movements in colonies

30.

What was the problem with the colonial boundaries in Africa?

a)

It led to peaceful decolonization

b)

It caused conflict between rival groups within an artificial boundary

c)

It wasn't a problem

d)

It caused major economic issues

31.

What aspect of European economic policy negatively affected the economic growth of newly created African nations?

a)

Colonial economies were always weak

b)

Colonial economies were designed to extract wealth from Africa

c)

The profits from production flowed into Africa

d)

Wealth was typically owned by Africans

32.

Why were European Imperialists mainly interested in the Middle East?

a)

spices

b)

Oil/ strategic location

c)

timber (wood used to build)

d)

gold

33.

A form of government based on religious law is called

a)

a theocracy

b)

a monarchy

c)

an oligarchy

d)

a democracy

34.

The partition of India was

a)

A separation of North Sudan and South Sudan

b)

A separation of India and Pakistan

c)

A separation of China and Taiwan

d)

A separation of India and Bangladesh

35.
Which event saw campaigns against tax and acts of defiance against the British?
a)
Tax riot
b)
Railway march
c)
Salt march
d)
Pepper march
36.
Gandhi encouraged his followers to protest British laws by all of the following means EXCEPT
a)
withholding of taxes
b)
boycotting British goods
c)
using homemade salt
d)
blowing up British railroad tracks
37.

Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.


...Indeed whilst on the one hand civil disobedience authorizes disobedience of unjust laws or unmoral laws of a state which one seeks to overthrow, it requires meek and willing submission to the penalty of disobedience and therefore cheerful acceptance of the jail discipline and its attendant hardships....


Which individual is the author of this passage?

a)

Otto von Bismarck

b)

Mohandas Gandhi

c)

Ho Chi Minh

d)

Fidel Castro