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The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of

A
too many people trying to relocate at one time.
B
a citizen-led protest of the partitioning.
C
the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence.
D
not enough land being given to Muslims.
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In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created

A
a policy of embargoes and trade sanctions.
B
a system of segregation that split society.
C
a plan of sabotage against the government.
D
a style of government based on democracy.
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Because there was very little investment in education, African colonies

A
had few leaders with government experience.
B
had many skilled workers with little education.
C
had many overqualified workers in menial jobs.
D
had far too few teachers for their universities.
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What were the economic consequences of apartheid in South Africa? Choose three correct answers.

A
Black South Africans had a very low standard of living.
B
The economy had a stagnant growth rate.
C
Black South Africans could not own private property.
D
The government had a low level of debt.
E
Wages remained low for most white citizens.
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Europeans ignored cultural divisions when setting colonial boundaries because

A
respecting African cultural identity might negatively affect Africa’s economy.
B
African cultural divisions were too complex for Europeans to understand.
C
African citizens did not have a strong sense of national or cultural identity.
D
Europeans had no interest in or concern for African cultural divisions.
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What type of government did European settlers create in South Africa in 1909?

A
a parliamentary government that excluded many citizens
B
a democratic republic that included all citizens
C
a parliamentary government that included all citizens
D
a democratic republic that excluded many citizens
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The Rwandan genocide took place in which year?

A
1992
B
1994
C
1962
D
1967
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Which action illustrates the concept of Satyagraha?

A
boycotting a store that has poor business practices
B
practicing yoga in order to become more peaceful
C
camping out by a “no loitering” sign to protest the law
D
refusing to buy goods from certain places because of their laws
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The United States and Europe put pressure on South Africa in the form of

A
segregation.
B
sabotage.
C
sanctions.
D
separation.
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Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century?

A
He showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs.
B
He overthrew the British government in battle.
C
He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.
D
He led India to independence from Britain.
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Indira Gandhi became India’s first female prime minister because

A
the people of India voted her in.
B
her father named her as his successor.
C
she was next in line after her father’s assassination.
D
she was thought to be someone who could modernize India.
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

A
relocate the post-partition refugees.
B
end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
C
improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.
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During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

A
boycott Gandhi’s protests.
B
refuse to vote in elections.
C
purchase only British goods.
D
pay their taxes on time.
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Which statement describes the best example of civil disobedience?

A
not paying for a shirt at the store because you feel it was a product of child labor
B
refusing to pay taxes because you disapprove of how the money is being used by the government
C
protesting outside the local jail because you feel inmates are being treated unfairly
D
driving through stop signs because you believe there are too many in your neighborhood
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In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created

A
a style of government based on democracy.
B
a system of segregation that split society.
C
a plan of sabotage against the government.
D
a policy of embargoes and trade sanctions.
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What is the most likely reason Europe did not invest in education in its African colonies?

A
European nations placed little value on education.
B
Educating people would slow industrial growth.
C
Educated citizens would be harder to control.
D
African citizens were not interested in education.
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Which event occurred as a result of India’s partition in 1947?

A
Nehru was assassinated.
B
Citizens began to riot.
C
Muslims and Hindus became more tolerant.
D
Hindus relocated to Pakistan.
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What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?

A
to bring together Africans from all parts of the continent
B
to empower Africa to develop colonies in other nations
C
to unite people of African descent around the world
D
to spread African culture to people of other backgrounds
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What challenges does South Africa face today as a democracy? Choose two correct answers.

A
high poverty and high unemployment rates
B
rigid division between white people and people of color
C
a need for the creation of a Bill of Rights for all citizens
D
unequal access to transportation and technology
E
lack of representation for people of color in government
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How did the international community respond to South Africa’s policies in the 1980s?

A
by negotiating treaties between different groups
B
by threatening to declare war on South Africa
C
by refusing to buy South African goods
D
by setting up a blockade around the country

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