Challenges of Independence in Asia — Quiz

Question 1

In the Philippines, attempted takeovers by Communist rebels

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are still an ongoing problem today.

Question 2

How did the countries of French Indochina gain their independence?

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Communist forces waged a successful war for independence.

Question 3

After gaining independence, the Philippines struggled under the dictatorship of

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Ferdinand Marcos.

Question 4

Which phrase best summarizes the character of Aung San Suu Kyi?

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fearless activist who would risk imprisonment for principles

Question 5

How did the countries of French Indochina gain their independence?

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Communist forces waged a successful war for independence.

Question 6

Which phrase best summarizes the character of Aung San Suu Kyi?

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fearless activist who would risk imprisonment for principles

Question 7

After winning independence, both Vietnam and Cambodia

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suffered under brutal regimes of control.

Question 8

Why did Singapore secede from Malaysia?

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Its primarily Chinese population was facing threats and conflict from the Malay majority of the country.

Question 9

Which of these is true about the Philippines post-independence?

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It has suffered under one corrupt government after another.

Question 10

Which phrase best summarizes the character of Aung San Suu Kyi?

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fearless activist who would risk imprisonment for principles

Challenges of Independence in Asia — Quiz Answers