Post-World War I and Anti-Imperial Movements

The video discusses the aftermath of World War I, focusing on the tensions it created among colonial peoples seeking independence. It explains the mandate system established in the Middle East, Japan's expansion during the interwar period, and the rise of anti-imperial resistance movements in India and Africa. The video highlights the failure of the League of Nations to enforce rules and the continued struggle for self-determination by colonized nations.

What was the main reason for the global tensions after World War I?

• Technological advancements

• Cultural exchanges

• Colonial peoples' desire for independence

• Economic prosperity

Which new state emerged after World War I under Mustafa Kamal's leadership?

• Republic of Turkey

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• State of Israel

What was the purpose of the mandate system introduced at the Paris Peace Conference?

• To grant immediate independence to colonies

• To establish a global trade network

• To administer territories under the League of Nations

• To create new colonial empires

Which territories were classified as Class C mandates?

• Middle Eastern territories

• European territories

• African colonies

• Pacific islands

How did Japan respond to the League of Nations' disapproval of its actions in Manchuria?

• By seeking support from other nations

• By quitting the League of Nations

• By negotiating a settlement

• By apologizing and withdrawing

What was the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?

• A peace treaty between Japan and China

• An alliance of Western powers

• A trade agreement among Asian countries

• Japan's area of influence in the Pacific

What was the primary goal of the Indian National Congress?

• To gain greater self-rule for India

• To establish a new Indian monarchy

• To support British colonial policies

• To promote British culture in India

Who became a significant leader in the Indian National Congress during the 1920s?

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What was the African National Congress influenced by?

• American democracy

• European colonialism

• Asian philosophies

• Pan-Africanism

What was a common goal of both the Indian National Congress and the African National Congress?

• To promote global trade

• To support European powers

• To establish new colonial empires

• To gain independence and equality