WorksheetsThe Colonies Become New Nations
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What happened after World War II?
independence movements swept through colonies in Africa and Asia
new nations were formed.
industrial revolutions and colonies
world wars and alliances
What major event led to the emergence of fifteen new nations in Central Asia?
The collapse of the Soviet Union.
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
The end of the Cold War in Europe.
The formation of the European Union.
How many new nations emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Fifteen new nations.
Ten new nations.
Twenty new nations.
Seven new nations.
The nations of Central Asia are divided into which two groups?
Transcaucasian Republics and Central Asian Republics
Eastern and Western Republics
Northern and Southern Republics
European and Asian Republics
Which countries are included in the Transcaucasian Republics?
A) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
B) Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
C) Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
D) China, Mongolia, India
The Central Asian Republics are located:
Five countries east of the Caspian Sea
Five countries west of the Caspian Sea
Three countries north of the Black Sea
Four countries south of the Mediterranean Sea
Most new countries in Central Asia were economically strong after gaining independence.
True
False
Some nations in Central Asia are working to use their ______ supplies to boost their economy.
oil
timber
diamonds
cotton
When did Afghanistan become independent?
1919
1947
1971
1839
What happened to Afghanistan's attempts to create democracy after independence?
They succeeded
They failed
They were never attempted
They led to a monarchy
Which group took control of Afghanistan in 1978?
Democratic group
Communist group with ties to Soviet Union
Monarchy
U.S.-backed rebels
Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan?
To help create democracy
To make it part of their empire
To support the monarchy
To fight the U.S.-backed rebels
Who fought well against the Soviets and forced them to leave Afghanistan?
The monarchy
U.S.-backed rebels
Communist group
Local farmers
