Mr. T Independence and New Challenges Quiz

What did The Indian Independence Act of 1947 accomplish?

• It granted independence to India and led to the partition of India into India and Pakistan.

• It ended British rule in Africa.

• It had no significant impact on the Indian subcontinent.

• It established colonial rule in India.

Which war highlighted the struggle for national identity and self-determination in Africa from 1954 to 1962?

• The Algerian War of Independence.

• The Congo Crisis.

• The Nigerian Civil War.

• The Mau Mau Uprising.

In what year did Ghana become the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule?

• 1957

• 1960

• 1948

• 1963

The Bandung Conference result:

• It resulted in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.

• It established a military alliance with Western powers.

• It led to the division of Asia into spheres of influence.

• It resulted in the creation of economic agreements.

Who led the Cuban Revolution in 1959?

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Raul Castro

• Fulgencio Batista

Select the effect of the political challenges faced by newly independent countries.

• Political instability

• Economic growth

• Social harmony

• External support

The major challenge of nationalism vs. ethnic divisions in newly independent countries is:

• The challenge is primarily economic reform in new nations.

• The challenge is ensuring resource distribution evenly across regions.

• The challenge is forming a cohesive national identity despite deep ethnic divisions.

• The challenge is developing a strong military against external threats.

The effect of ethnic conflicts as a social challenge in newly independent countries includes:

• Economic growth

• Political stability

• Social integration

• Political instability, fragmentation of society, and violence

Education and literacy pose a challenge for newly independent countries due:

• To a lack of resources, inadequate infrastructure, and limited availability of trained educators.

• To an overabundance of resources

• To the high levels of existing literacy.

• To education being considered not important.

The impact of gender inequality in newly independent nations is:

• It limits socio-economic development by restricting opportunities for women.

• It promotes rapid cultural integration.

• It enhances political participation of all genders.

• It has no significant impact on development.