Unit Test Review (Modern World History B)

For what reasons were many colonies granted independence after World War II? Check all that apply.

-Recognition of universal human rights -Pressure from United Nations -Growth of nationalism -Promises made to colonies during the war -European economic weakness

Which of the following would Gandhi most likely embrace as a means of change? A.participating in a hunger strike B.attending a protest rally C.not stopping at red lights D.using tear gas

A: Participating in a hunger strike

Why did India's desire for independence increase following World War II? A.It decided it had lived under British rule long enough. B.It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence. C.It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed. D.It realized it could succeed as an independent country.

B: It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.

What policy did Portugal follow with its colony of Angola? A.Portugal granted Angola its independence quickly. B.Portugal fought a long war to try to hold on to Angola. C.Portugal tried to force independence on the Angolan people. D.Portugal encouraged Angola to join the Commonwealth of Nations.

B: Portugal fought a long war to try to hold on to Angola.

Which organization currently controls the government overseeing the Gaza Strip? A.the PLO B.the Palestinian National Authority C.Hamas D.the Arab League

C: Hamas

Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda? A.a new democratic government B.civil war started by the Tutsis C.the death of the Rwandan president D.a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign

C: The death of the Rwandan president

The map below shows the partition of India. Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition? A map of the Partition of India is shown. West Pakistan and East Pakistan are primarily Muslim. Between them is India, which is primarily Hindu. Burma is primarily Buddhist. Kashmir is both Hindu and Muslim. A.West Pakistan and India B.India and Burma C.West Pakistan and East Pakistan D.India and East Pakistan

C: West Pakistan and East Pakistan

What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992? A.a return to a one-party system of government B.an economy based solely on industry C.an increase in government instability D.advances in education and human services

D: Advances in education and human services

The map shows colonial holdings after World War II. A map of the world titled Colonial Holdings, 1945. It shows that most of Africa, India, much of Southeast Asia, and a few regions in South America, and Alaska in North America were still colonial territories. Regarding colonial holdings in 1945, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this map? A.European countries held the fewest colonies in the world. B.There were very few colonies left in the world. C.South American countries held the most colonies in the world. D.There were still many colonies in the world.

D: There were still many colonies in the world.

Why did Indians gather in Amritsar in 1919? A.to attend a rally celebrating Gandhi's accomplishments B.to demand a recount of a recent election's votes C.to perform a mass act of civil disobedience D.to protest British laws and policies

D: To protest British laws and policies

Who served as the head of the PLO from 1969 to 2004?

Yasir Arafat

Which country controlled Jerusalem at the end of the Six-Day War? Israel Egypt Syria Jordan

Israel

In 1967, ethnic minorities rebelled against Yoruba rule in_____

Nigeria

The diagram shows different approaches to decolonization by colonial powers. At the center of the diagram is a circle labeled Approaches to decolonization by colonizing powers. Arrows point out from the circle to three separate boxes. Box 1 is labeled Violent struggle, box 2 is blank, box 3 is labeled Continuance of association. Which approach to decolonization would best complete the diagram?

Speedy withdrawal