Review on Chapter 19

Who did the Congress Party select as prime minister after Nehru's death?

• A. Mohandas Gandhi

• B. Indira Gandhi

• C. Corazon Aquino

• D. Achmed Sukarno

One of India's most serious problems in the 1950s and 1960s was _____

• A. its population growth rate of more than 2 percent per year.

• B. the Cold War.

• C. demand for private ownership of land.

• D. lack of any private enterprise at the local level.

Which is true about Myanmar?

• A. The people of Myanmar wanted a socialist government.

• B. Following the 1990 election, the military handed over control of the government to Aung San Suu Kyi's party.

• C. The military has been in control since the 1960s.

• D. Myanmar is also known as Cambodia.

Which country gained independence from the United States in 1946?

• A. South Vietnam

• B. Myanmar

• C. Indonesia

• D. The Philippines

In Indonesia in the late 1950s, _____

• A. a new president took office and created a parliamentary system.

• B. a military government was begun under General Suharto.

• C. a new government asked for economic aid from the United States.

• D. the military failed to overthrow the president.

Which happened under Jawaharlal Nehru?

• A. The state took ownership of major industries.

• B. Private enterprise was outlawed at the local level.

• C. Industrial production tripled from 1950 to 1965.

• D. Farmlands were seized by the military.

What motive would Ferdinand Marcos have had for being involved in the death of Benigno Aquino?

• A. Marcos knew that Benigno Aquino's widow, Corazon Aquino, would lead the way for democratic reforms.

• B. Marcos resolved many of the Philippines' economic problems.

• C. Benigno Aquino was the leader of the opposition party.

• D. Benigno Aquino was known for his involvement in fraud and corruption.

In response to Western influences on Islamic societies, many Muslim extremists believe that _____

• A. Muslim woman must take on more nontraditional roles in society.

• B. Muslims must return to pure Islamic culture and values.

• C. Westerners should move to Islamic countries to learn Muslim culture.

• D. Western practices should be assimilated into Islamic societies.

What organization did the Egyptians form in 1964 to promote Palestinian interests?

• A. Palestine Lives On

• B. Palestine Liberty Overall

• C. Palestine Liberation Organization

• D. Palestinian Liberty Overcomes

In 1979, what was the outcome of the Camp David Accords?

• A.President Carter agreed to meet with President Sadat of Egypt and Israeli prime minister Begin.

• B. Arab states agreed to recognize the state of Israel.

• C. Israel agreed to Palestinian occupation of Jerusalem.

• D. A peace treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt, ending the territorial war over the Sinai Peninsula.