WorksheetsDecolonization
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Worksheet time: 28mins
Prior to 1947, the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League worked together seeking to end
nonviolence
religious diversity
foreign rule
nonalignment
The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to
begin a cycle of armed revolution
draw attention to critical issues
increase the strength of the military
resist the power of religious leaders
Mohandas Gandhi’s protests during India’s independence movement were often successful because of his application of
an appeasement policy
civil disobedience
traditional caste beliefs
divide-and-conquer principles
In 1947, India adopted a parliamentary form of government. This event reflects the influence Great Britain had in
ending religious conflict between Muslims and Hindus
introducing Western institutions to India
continuing the caste system in India
preventing the partition of the Indian subcontinent
Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?
Many jobs were being outsourced overseas.
The government offered housing incentives in newly developed areas.
Religious pilgrimages to neighboring countries were required based on their beliefs.
The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.
The original goal of Pan-Africanism was to
demand democratic reforms
encourage ethnic rivalry
promote a united Africa
divide Africa into separate countries
The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Léopold Senghor, and Julius Nyerere were most closely associated with
a rise in nationalism in several African countries
the end of apartheid in South Africa
a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa
the revival of Islam in northern Africa
The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by
the topographic features of the continent
the patterns of European colonialism
traditional African language groups
the location of ancient African tribal kingdoms
A goal of both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Mau Mau movement in Kenya was to
promote laissez-faire capitalism
end foreign control
develop modern industries
create a totalitarian state
In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a
shortage of skilled technical workers
scarcity of natural resources
lack of water for hydroelectric power
reluctance to accept economic aid from the United Nations
Which is an accurate statement regarding modern African nations?
Most African nations have rejected membership in the United Nations.
For economic reasons, many African nations have maintained ties with their former colonial powers.
Most African nations are experiencing a decrease in urbanization.
Most African nations are miIitary allies of Russia.
A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to
secure political power for the majority of the people
encourage a greater degree of industrialization
improve the economy by expanding governmental control
gain independence from the Soviet Union
One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is that both systems
allowed for educational opportunities
determined roles based on gender
revolved around central religious beliefs
enforced different sets of rules for distinct groups of people
The policy of strict racial separation and discrimination that was implemented in the Republic of South Africa is called
collectivization
apartheid
intifada
communism
What was one factor that contributed to the downfall of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa?
The African National Congress was outlawed
Afrikaners demanded that only they should have ruling power.
Many foreign countries boycotted South African products.
President de Klerk and Desmond Tutu were imprisoned.
Since 1948, a major reason for the conflict between Arabs and Israelis is that each side
wants the huge oil reserves that lie under the disputed land
believes that the United States favors the other side in the conflict
claims sovereignty over the same land
seeks to control trade on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea
Since the 1980s, the major source of the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Arabs has been
the presence of Israeli ships in the Suez Canal
the interference of Libya in Middle Eastern affairs
the demand of Palestinian Arabs for their own homeland
Soviet support for radical Arab groups in occupied territories
In 1979, the signing of the Camp David accords by Egypt and Israel indicated that
nationalism was no longer a force in Middle Eastern politics
the differences between Shi'ite and Sunni Moslems had been settled
former enemies were able to negotiate
the Soviet Union dominated Middle Eastern affairs
A major problem in post–World War II India has been the
conflict between rival religious groups
alliance with China
lack of unskilled workers for farming
scarcity of mineral resources
In the second half of the 20th century, what was one action taken by both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu?
protesting against apartheid in South Africa
supporting the white government of Rhodesia
sending troops to liberate captives in Sudan
leading the independence movement in Ghana
Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in these maps?
Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.
By 1980, most African countries had become independent.
By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.
The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.
Which individuals took actions that contributed to the changes depicted in these maps from 1950 to 1980?
Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping
Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta
Cecil Rhodes and King Leopold III
Which claim about South Africa in 1991 is best supported by the evidence in these charts?
the Boers outnumbered the British in South Africa
the black population has decreased due to emigration
Asians controlled a greater proportion of income in comparison to their population
whites controlled the largest amount of income
". . .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?
Jordan
Poland
Israel
Ethiopia
". . .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?
Jewish equality can be achieved without the establishment of Jewish country.
The establishment of a Jewish nation led to the Nazi Holocaust.
The German government should pay for the establishment of a Jewish state.
Jewish people will be more safe and secure if they establish their own nation.
Decolonization can best be defined as
"Separateness"; system of racial segregation in South Africa
independence of nations after World War II that were once ruled by European powers
Giving in to an aggressor to prevent conflict
An organization that works to settle disagreements and keep peace following WWII
What were European nations seeking in Africa when they were colonizing the continent? (choose all that apply)
Goods
Land
Labor
What role did WWII play in aiding the process of decolonization?
Colonies assisted in defeating the Nazis, and most empires were destroyed and weakened after WWII.
The colonies in Africa became military powers post-WWII and were able to gain their independence through their militaries.
The Cold War occupied most European's interests, and focus shifted away from the colonization of Africa.
European power no longer needed supplies for their colonies following WWII.
Which of these factors led to decolonization (Select all that apply)
After World War II, European countries lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress far-away revolts.
They could not oppose the new superpowers the U.S. and the Soviet Union‘s stands against colonialism.
Strong independence movements in colonies
What was the problem with the colonial boundaries in Africa?
It led to peaceful decolonization
It caused conflict between rival groups within an artificial boundary
It wasn't a problem
It caused major economic issues
What aspect of European economic policy negatively affected the economic growth of newly created African nations?
Colonial economies were always weak
Colonial economies were designed to extract wealth from Africa
The profits from production flowed into Africa
Wealth was typically owned by Africans
Why were European Imperialists mainly interested in the Middle East?
spices
Oil/ strategic location
timber (wood used to build)
gold
A form of government based on religious law is called
a theocracy
a monarchy
an oligarchy
a democracy
The partition of India was
A separation of North Sudan and South Sudan
A separation of India and Pakistan
A separation of China and Taiwan
A separation of India and Bangladesh
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?
Otto von Bismarck
Mohandas Gandhi
Ho Chi Minh
Fidel Castro
