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WHII.14 Test Review - Independence Movements in the Late 1900s
WHII.14 Test Review - Independence Movements in the Late 1900s
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#WorldHistory2 #India #Israel #Egypt #Kenya #Algeria #WHII #SouthAfrica #NelsonMadela
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This statue of Nelson Mandela honors him for his efforts to end apartheid in -
West Africa
Algeria
South Africa
Kenya
2
The Aswan High Dam provides electricity to -
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
3
Which was NOT a conflict that resulted from the creation of Israel?
Israel remains one of the democratic nations in the Mid-East
Israel is surrounded by Christian nations opposed to Israel
Land used for Israel was taken from a Muslim state
Israel has a different religion than most of the region
4
Which action by India best demonstrates their passive resistance to the British government?
Indians marched to Dandhi to make salt
Indian soldiers violently rebelled against the British
Police were attacked by Indians at Chittagong
Millions of Hindus & Muslims were forced to leave their home
5
What happened in Africa after World War II?
Its population was happy to remain colonized
Transformed to many different democratic/peaceful countries
Both violent & peaceful revolution broke out against Empires
It was united and became one power
6
Which country fought a long and brutal war against the French to gain independence?
Kenya
Egypt
Algeria
Congo
7
The 1950 Constitution in India attempted to -
prohibit the advancement of untouchables
prohibit caste discrimintation
declare Islam the official religion
create a confederate structure of government
8
Which country did Kenyatta lead as their 1st president, & which country had control before?
Kenya / Great Britain
Ghana / France
Kenya / Belgium
Gambia / Great Britain
9
Which religion dominates country 2 on the map?
Christianity
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
10
Which person is best described by this list?
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nelson Mandela
Golda Meir
11
Which characteristic best replaces C on the diagram?
Served prison time for the Mau Mau Rebellion
Brought an end to apartheid in an African nation
Fought for independence from Great Britain
Helped organize the sixth Pan-African Congress
12
Which of the following was true before Syria became independent?
Syria was ruled under the mandate system.
Syria was a part of the Russian Empire.
Large oil reserves were discovered in Syria.
The Treaty of Versailles was enforced in Syria.
13
Middle Eastern mandates were set up after -
World War I
the Boer War
the Cold War
World War II
14
Which number represents the area of Africa in which citizens fought against apartheid?
3
1
4
2
15
The violent struggle for independence led by Kenyatta happened in what African country?
Kenya
South Africa
Chad
Uganda
16
Which number represents the country that was a part of Pakistan from 1947 until 1971?
3
1
2
4
17
Which leader was victorious in the Yom Kippur War?
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Jawaharlal Nehru
Golda Meir
Nelson Mandela
18
The leader who supported non-violent methods to gain independence for Kenya was -
Kwame Nkrumah
Jomo Kenyatta
Mohandas Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
19
Which area has a violent struggle for independence under the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta?
2
4
1
3
20
Which number represents the region that had the most peaceful transition to independence?
3
4
2
1
21
The Indian National Congress worked to gain independence from -
Russia
Spain
Britain
France
22
This statement expresses the ideas of which leader?
Mohatma Gandhi
Hideki Tojo
John F. Kennedy
Mao Zedong
23
The creation of the nation of Pakistan was a result of -
a mandate by the United Nations
a revolt against imperialist France
economic depression in India
religious conflicts within India
24
In which nation did Nelson Mandela lead a successful reform movement?
Kenya
The Congo
Algeria
South Africa
25
What role did religion play in the struggle for Indian independence from British rule?
Hindus/Muslims all converted to Christianity
Hindus/Muslims in India want to be separate. Britain refused
Britain established Christianity as the official religion.
Hindus wanted freedom from UK, but Muslims did not
26
British mandates in the Middle East included -
Jordan and Palestine
Egypt and Sudan
Iraq and Iran
Lebanon and Turkey
27
Which country on this map was a part of Pakistan before gaining its independence?
4
3
2
1
28
The brutal system of racial segregation in South Africa was known as -
apartheid
self-determination
desegregation
mandate
29
Which country is the world's largest democracy?
United States
China
India
Russia
30
The headlines pictured suggest that some African governments have renamed their nations to-
reflect traditional cultures
reinforce colonial influences
avoid military overthrow
increase foreign investments
31
What best completes this diagram?
Jewish immigration to Europe was encouraged
Creation of a Jewish state gained support
Syrian nationalism grew in strength
Creation of an Indian state was promoted
32
What method did Mohandas Gandhi advocate to achieve the goal of Indian independence?
guerrilla warfare
violent public demonstration
nonviolent civil disobedience
economic embargo
33
The Aswan High Dam was built by -
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Golda Meir
Nelson Mandela
Jawaharlal Nehru
34
After Indian independence, the darker-shaded region on this map became known as -
Burma
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
35
Which was NOT an effect of the establishment and location of Israel?
Israel has gained support and recognition from Palestine
Israel relies on Western allies for support
It has created conflict with bordering Muslim countries
Palestine lost land to Israel which resulted in conflict
36
The country of Sri Lanka was formally called -
Pakistan
Siam
Bangladesh
Ceylon
37
Tensions between which two groups led to the partition of India?
Muslims and Hindus
Muslims and Christians
Sikhs and Muslims
Buddhist and Hindus
38
India wanted independence from which colonial power?
France
Britain
Russia
Germany
39
This quotation refers to which nation's rule over India?
France
Soviet Union
Great Britain
China
40
The mandate system in the Middle East was established by the -
British government
United States
United Nations
League of Nations
41
A 20th-Century territorial conflict caused by religious differences was fought between -
Kuwait and Iraq
Taiwan and the People's Republic of China
Arabs and Israelis
North Koreans and South Koreans
42
French mandates in the Middle East included -
Algeria and Libya
Lebanon and Syria
Syria and Palestine
Israel and Iraq
43
Which African leader is described by this list?
Kwame Nkrumah
Patrice Lumumba
Jomo Kenyatta
Haile Selassie
44
Which characteristic best replaces B on the diagram?
Served as president of an independent African nation
Fought for independence from Great Britain
Served prison time for the Mau Mau Rebellion
Brought an end to apartheid in an African nation
45
Which of the following was NOT a long-term effect of imperialist rule on Africa?
Western culture gained influence worldwide
Colonies struggled to rule themselves once they were freed
Resistance to imperialist rule stopped
Conflicts broke out over political boundaries set by Europe
46
The darker-shaded nation on this map achieved its independence through -
peaceful negotiations
democratic elections
violent conflict
foreign invasion
47
In 1948, the land controlled by the Jews became the country of -
Jordan
Sinai
Israel
Palestine
