The Bentley Ch. 37 Test examines key historical events and figures in South Asia post-colonialism, focusing on Gandhi's role, the impact of the partition of India, and the geopolitical dynamics of the nonalignment movement. This quiz is essential for understanding the complexities of modern history in South Asia.
The Sharpeville massacre instituted a new era of radical activism against it
The international community imposed economic sanctions against South Africa
President de Klerk convinced his party to dismantle the system and hold free elections
The African National Congress provided a vehicle for resistance
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White settlers had seized the best farmlands for years
The Kikuyu had been crowded onto tribal reserves
The Kikuyu had been reduced to the status of wage laborers
White settlers had seized the best farmlands for years, and the Kikuyu had been crowded onto tribal reserves and reduced to the status of wage laborers.
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Of a lack of vision or leadership among member states
Too few states attended the Bandung Conference to achieve consensus.
Many nonaligned states needed and accepted aid from either the United States or Soviet Union.
Many new states were afraid to alienate the United States.
It would leave Hindu India surrounded by Muslim states.
it would deprive India of some of its most valuable land.
They mistrusted Muhammad Ali and the Muslim League.
They believed that India could be a successful multicultural state.
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Muslim extremist
Hindu extremist
British nationalist
Disgruntled follower
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Bangladesh
Bengal
Pakistan
The Punjab
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Negotiated a peace settlement with Israel.
Succeeded in retaking the Suez Canal from the British.
Aligned Egypt with the United States.
Reclaimed the Sinai peninsula from Israel.
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Moved steadily toward a multiparty system.
Was ruled by military dictators who caused the "disappearance" of thousands.
Experimented briefly with a communist system.
Was invaded and briefly ruled by a Chilean puppet dictator.
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The United States supported military dictatorships that were anticommunist
The United States supported liberal revolutions against military dictatorships.
American aid resulted in widespread popular support for the United States.
The United States insisted on human rights as a precondition for aid.
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The educated elite were persecuted, and China was deprived of their talent.
Peasant farmers killed so many sparrows that the ecological balance was thrown off.
Student demonstrators in Tiananmen Square were crushed by government troops
The Red Guard was discredited
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Permitted an attack on Sikh extremists at the sacred Golden Temple
Refused to consider the partition of Kashmir.
Insisted that Untouchables be fully integrated into Indian society.
Suspended the constitution for two years and ruled without being elected.
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Some Arabs are Shia and some Sunni Muslims
They shared a common language and culture.
They did not all agree on the status of Israel
Some Arab states aligned with the United States and some with the Soviet Union
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They refused to be intimidated by terrorists
Algeria provided valuable mineral resources
There were two million French settlers in Algeria
President Charles de Gaulle had dreams of a restored French empire.
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Detailed the horrible conditions in Indian cities
Stated that France was meant to rule over Africa because of the civilizing role of the Europeans.
Passionately defended the United States as the only country powerful enough to end world hunger.
Urged the use of violence against colonial oppressors.
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Become a homeland for immigrant Jews.
Remain a British protectorate indefinitely.
Be partitioned into distinct Arab and Jewish zones.
Continue as a homeland to the resident Arab Muslims.
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They could not resolve the conflict between Palestinians and Jews.
Their mandate had ended
The Arab states demanded that they leave
All of these statements are correct
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Brought free market reforms to China.
Fled to Taiwan after the Chinese civil war
Was the leader of Taiwan who helped bring about tremendous economic expansion
Masterminded the Great Leap Forward
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Sadat
Nasser
Jinnah
Nkrumah
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