WorksheetsSS7 T3C2 REVIEW GAME
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which statement best explains why national unity can be challenging for island nations?
Islands have zero cultural differences
Citizens share identical languages everywhere
Communities are separated by water barriers
Governments avoid building infrastructure
What is one cultural outcome of being spread across many islands?
Total isolation from neighbors
Limited contact with the sea
Uniform customs across all islands
Diverse languages and traditions
Which example best fits an economic challenge for insular Southeast Asia?
Uneven access to markets
Shared national myths
Abundant coastline tourism
Stable democratic elections
Social challenges in diverse island societies can include which issue?
Intergroup mistrust and inequality
Universal high incomes
Fixed tax rates nationwide
Single-party rule everywhere
Combining the three domains, what approach would best strengthen nationhood?
Balanced reforms across sectors
Focus only on currency value
Centralize social media rules
Ignore multiethnic communities
Which phrase best describes political instability in newly independent island countries?
Frequent government changes and weak control
Stable leadership with strong institutions
Long-term unity without internal conflicts
Consistent policies with robust enforcement
What combination of factors often leads to political instability after independence?
Regional cooperation and stable parties
Strong courts and active civil society
Internal conflicts and weak political control
High voter turnout and peaceful transitions
Independence from colonial rule can result in which challenge for island nations?
Immediate economic prosperity and growth
Frequent leadership changes and unrest
Guaranteed stability of governing systems
Permanent harmony among political groups
Which outcome is least associated with political instability?
Frequent government turnovers
Weak enforcement of state authority
Persistent internal political conflicts
Long-term continuity of leadership
Why might weak political control worsen instability in island states?
It fails to manage conflicts effectively
It strengthens rule of law nationwide
It guarantees fair distribution of resources
It encourages transparent public policies
Which scenario illustrates internal conflicts contributing to instability?
Coalitions peacefully share power
Rival factions compete through violence
Agencies coordinate disaster responses
Courts uphold constitutional limits
After gaining independence, what immediate governance issue can arise?
Rapid changes in leadership positions
Predictable policy-making processes
Strengthening of bureaucratic capacity
Stable institutions with smooth succession
How do frequent government changes affect policy outcomes?
Policies remain consistent across years
Initiatives shift and stall repeatedly
Reforms progress with steady support
Programs continue without disruptions
Which measure could help reduce political instability over time?
Restricting public participation in elections
Avoiding constitutional checks and balances
Weakening oversight and transparency
Building stronger governing institutions
What common pattern might appear in island nations soon after independence?
Effective control with minimal conflict
Stable policy agendas and consensus
Frequent turnovers and contested authority
Unified parties and durable leadership
Where did the Malayan Emergency take place?
Borneo region
Singapore island
Malaya territory
Indochina peninsula
Which statement best explains the geopolitical significance of the Malayan Emergency for Western powers?
It demonstrated effective methods against communist insurgency
It secured control of international trade routes
It showed naval dominance over rival fleets
It proved air power superiority in strategic bombing
What is the term for Indonesia’s struggle against Dutch forces after independence?
Pacific Restoration War
Java Island Campaign
Indonesian National Revolution
Asian Liberation Conflict
Which factor made early governance unstable in Indonesia after 1945?
Absence of regional languages
International trade embargoes
Lack of natural resources
External war and internal rebellions
Which ideological group led some uprisings inside Indonesia post-independence?
Mercantilists
Communists
Liberals
Absolutists
Which challenge would early leaders prioritize to stabilize Indonesia’s government?
Banning all regional languages
Managing rebellions and negotiating ceasefires
Expanding luxury exports immediately
Reducing school hours nationwide
Which challenge did the Philippine government face after World War II that often led to political instability?
Creating a single-party state quickly
Eliminating all import taxes permanently
Expanding overseas colonies rapidly
Managing wartime destruction and rebuilding
What was a key factor that fueled the Hukbalahap peasant rebellion?
Foreign troops occupying coastal towns
Industrial workers’ wage cuts in cities
A feudalistic agricultural system for tenants
Religious disputes among village leaders
Which government action escalated the armed insurrection of the Huk movement?
Disarming and persecuting Huk guerrillas
Lowering rent for tenant farmers
Building new irrigation canals nationwide
Inviting guerrillas into coalition cabinets
What political issue compounded postwar rebuilding and the Huk rebellion for the Philippine government?
Standardizing global maritime rules
Managing international space treaties
Negotiating new royal succession laws
Balancing competing political factions
Why did the annulment of certain representatives’ election results intensify conflict?
It guaranteed peaceful transfers of power
It reduced the number of armed patrols
It improved fair access to polling places
It undermined political representation for supporters
Identify the full name behind the acronym HUKBALAHAP shown in the material.
Hukbong Bansa Laban sa mga Hapon
Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hukom
Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon
Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hari
Which statement best explains a consequence of a feudalistic farm system for tenants?
Tenants lost large portions of harvests
Tenants received generous land ownership
Tenants gained modern mechanized tools
Tenants set independent export tariffs
Given the overlapping issues described, which approach would most likely reduce postwar political tensions?
Land reform addressing tenant burdens
Expanding colonial possessions abroad
Mandating single-party rule nationwide
Closing newspapers critical of officials
Which factor directly weakened trust in leaders and slowed national identity formation?
International praise for national policies
Political disagreements among groups
Rapid economic growth across regions
Strong centralized party control
What do regional loyalties most likely lead to in a country?
Immediate creation of a single culture
Stronger local identities over national unity
Uniform support for all national leaders
Removal of all competing interests
Which situation best illustrates competing interests affecting unity?
Schools teach common national history
Provinces prioritize local projects over national plans
Leaders agree on a shared constitution
Citizens celebrate a national holiday together
When political disagreements increase, what is a common consequence for leadership?
Immediate stability across regions
Reduced public trust in decision making
Faster passage of national laws
Greater clarity of national identity
Which combination most likely slows the creation of a strong national identity?
High trust, stable leadership, broad consensus
Disagreements, loyalties, and competing interests
Shared culture, common language, unified laws
National celebrations, civic education, common symbols
Which outcome best shows slowed national identity formation?
Unified support for national holidays
Rapid agreement on national constitution
Persistent divisions in symbols and narratives
Widespread trust in national leadership
Why might political disagreements weaken trust in leaders?
Leaders appear biased toward certain groups
Public sees leaders as neutral arbiters
Debate eliminates all competing interests
Disagreements always improve coordination
A country has strong regional parties with competing interests. What leadership challenge arises first?
Avoiding any negotiation or compromise
Building consensus across regions
Ending all local elections immediately
Expanding a single national party
Which sector was directly disrupted by fighting and occupation, leading to shortages?
Agricultural production and trade
Higher education and arts
Space exploration programs
Luxury tourism services
What was one immediate social effect of disrupted production and trade after war?
Increase in export revenues
Growth in high-tech startups
Food shortages in many regions
Rise in cultural festivals
Which outcome is linked to limited government resources in postwar periods?
Slow rebuilding of economies and infrastructure
Rapid expansion of international trade
Immediate reduction of unemployment rates
Instant recovery of household incomes
Why did nation-building efforts progress slowly in early postwar years?
Citizens refused to pay taxes
International organizations banned aid
Limited resources constrained rebuilding
Weather prevented construction projects
After 1945, what economic condition increased due to disrupted agricultural production?
Stable wages across sectors
High export profits in farming
Rapid industrial expansion
Widespread unemployment and poverty
What is the most likely reason Manila faced heavy destruction in the period shown?
A major earthquake damaging structures
Intense wartime battles in urban areas
A planned demolition for new roads
A volcanic eruption near the city
How would disrupted agricultural production affect urban employment?
Fewer jobs due to supply chain breaks
More factory hiring for food processing
Higher wages from farm surpluses
Stable employment in retail markets
What reasoning best supports the claim that independence struggles slowed trade?
Higher tariffs speed logistics
Civil festivals boost port traffic
Political instability deters shipping
Neutrality treaties attract cargo
Which statement best describes economic dependence after independence in many Insular Southeast Asian countries?
They fully avoided foreign trade and aid
They relied on former colonizers for key support
They only traded within regional island groups
They prioritized agriculture over any investment
What were common sources of support that tied countries to former colonizers?
Tourism, sports, and culture exchanges
Trade, financial aid, and investment
Military bases, migration, and language
Natural disasters, climate, and geography
How did dependence on former colonizers affect industrial development?
It rapidly expanded heavy industries
It slowed industrial development overall
It eliminated mining and energy sectors
It shifted production to small crafts
What risk did newly independent states face due to economic dependence?
Permanent budget surpluses and growth
Guaranteed protection from economic shocks
Vulnerability to foreign influence and pressure
Isolation from all global markets
Identify the most direct consequence of relying on former colonizers for investment.
Greater bargaining power in negotiations
Reduced ability to achieve full independence
Instant equality among trade partners
Automatic rise in domestic savings rates
Which scenario best illustrates dependence limiting full economic independence?
A country relies on colonizer loans for ports
A country exports goods to multiple regions
A country funds factories with local banks
A country creates new trade rules domestically
A government wants to reduce vulnerability to foreign pressure. Which policy helps most?
Diversify trade and build local industries
Focus only on importing consumer goods
Increase reliance on former colonizer loans
Cut all ties with regional organizations
Why might dependence slow industrial development in the long term?
Domestic capacity and planning remain weak
Foreign investors block technology sharing
Workers refuse training across all sectors
Trade routes always close during crises
Which indicator would signal decreasing dependence on a former colonizer?
More foreign pressure on policy decisions
Fewer local firms in manufacturing
Rising share of domestic investment funds
Higher imports from the same colonizer
A newly independent island nation seeks balanced growth. Which strategy shows strategic planning using evidence from similar cases?
Secure a single large loan from colonizer
Create varied trade partners and local financing
Peg currency tightly to colonizer’s economy
Limit industrial training to low-skill jobs
