Post War Independence Movements

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of post-World War II independence movements?

• Economic prosperity

• National self-determination

• Religious freedom

• Technological advancement

The term "decolonization" refers to:

• The process of establishing new colonies

• The end of imperial rule and emergence of independent nations

• The migration of people from rural to urban areas

• The development of new trade routes

Which continent saw the most widespread independence movements in the decades following World War II?

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• North America

The Partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of which two independent nations?

• India and Pakistan

• India and Bangladesh

• Pakistan and Afghanistan

• India and Nepal

Which African country, led by Kwame Nkrumah, became the first sub-Saharan nation to gain independence from European colonialism in 1957?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Ghana

• South Africa

Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the success of post-war independence movements?

• Weakening of European powers after World War II

• Rise of nationalist sentiments in colonized countries

• Support from the United Nations

• Increased colonial military strength

The Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) was fought against which colonial power?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Which method did Mahatma Gandhi primarily advocate for achieving Indian independence?

• Armed rebellion

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Economic sanctions

• International arbitration

The Mau Mau Uprising (1952-1960) was an independence movement in which country?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Uganda

• Tanzania

Label the Countries

d

c

b

a

Algeria

South Africa

Kenya

West Africa