Question 1

Term for identification: Ghana

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Ghana is a country located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The term "Ghana" refers to both the modern-day nation and its rich historical kingdom, which was known for its wealth in gold and trade with North Africa and Europe.

The Republic of Ghana is known for being the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule on March 6, 1957. This historic event was led by Kwame Nkrumah, who became the first Prime Minister and later the first President of Ghana. The country's name, "Ghana," was chosen to reflect the ancient Ghana Empire that once extended throughout much of West Africa, although the modern state of Ghana is not geographically connected to the old empire.

Ghana is a diverse nation with a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Its economy is one of the strongest in Africa, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and service sectors. Ghana is also known for its rich cultural heritage, including music, dance, and traditional festivals, as well as for its natural attractions such as wildlife parks, scenic waterfalls, and beautiful beaches.

In summary, the term "Ghana" identifies a sovereign country in West Africa with a significant historical background, a vibrant culture, and a developing economy.

Question 2

Analyze the forces behind the post-war decolonization movements; in your opinion, which of these proved to be most important and why?

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Answers would include post World War II,  Atlantic Charter, psychological effects of loss and the need to rebuild.

Question 3

Many of the problems in India at the time of independence were ____ in nature.

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A) religious 
B) political 
C) social 
D) cultural 
E) economic 
A) religious 
B) political 
C) social 
D) cultural 
E) economic A

Question 4

Ho Chi Minh used the histories of which two nations to justify independence?

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A) India and Philippines 
B) France and the U.S. 
C) Great Britain and France 
D) Malaya and Burma 
E) None of the options are correct. 
A) India and Philippines 
B) France and the U.S. 
C) Great Britain and France 
D) Malaya and Burma 
E) None of the options are correct.

Question 5

Decolonization moved rapidly after World War II for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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A) European feelings of cultural and racial superiority. 
B) nationalistic feelings that began to grow in Africa and Asia. 
C) Europe's preoccupation with rebuilding at home after World War II. 
D) a change in European attitudes about the morality of colonialism. 
E) the attitude of the United States and the new United Nations that colonization was wrong. 
A) European feelings of cultural and racial superiority. 
B) nationalistic feelings that began to grow in Africa and Asia. 
C) Europe's preoccupation with rebuilding at home after World War II. 
D) a change in European attitudes about the morality of colonialism. 
E) the attitude of the United States and the new United Nations that colonization was wrong.

Question 6

What is the "population bomb," according to Paul Ehrlich? What are some of the future implications of this concept for the world?

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Answers would include a discus

Question 7

The practices under neocolonialism could best be described as

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A) uncaring. 
B) discriminatory. 
C) thoughtful. 
D) severe. 
E) practical. 
A) uncaring. 
B) discriminatory. 
C) thoughtful. 
D) severe. 
E) practical.

Question 8

The main reason for warfare in Sudan in recent years has been

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A) poverty. 
B) a shortage of jobs. 
C) religion. 
D) ethnic differences. 
E) political upheaval. 
A) poverty. 
B) a shortage of jobs. 
C) religion. 
D) ethnic differences. 
E) political upheaval.

Question 9

Term for identification: Green Revolution

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The term "Green Revolution" refers to a

Question 10

The world's population

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A) seems to be stabilizing at about 6 ½ billion people. 
B) is increasing exponentially and may have dire results. 
C) may decline by mid-century if AIDS and other communicable diseases are not controlled. 
D) is concentrated mostly in Africa. 
E) is predicted to be rebalanced sometime during the 21st century by a global catastrophe. 
A) seems to be stabilizing at about 6 ½ billion people. 
B) is increasing exponentially and may have dire results. 
C) may decline by mid-century if AIDS and other communicable diseases are not controlled. 
D) is concentrated mostly in Africa. 
E) is predicted to be rebalanced sometime during the 21st century by a global catastrophe.

Question 11

What characterizes the non-Western World, formerly known as the "Third World"? What are some of the problems unique to such regions?

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Answers would include a discus

Question 12

In post-colonial Africa famines and banditry have caused standards of living to ____________________.

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The answer of In post-colonial Africa famines and banditry have...

Question 13

When Britain began to consider independence for India, what was the demand of the Muslim minority there?

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A) The Muslims wanted to remain a colony of Great Britain. 
B) The Muslims demanded economic equality with the Hindu majority. 
C) The Muslims resorted to armed rebellion to topple the Hindu majority. 
D) The Muslims demanded the establishment of a separate state for them. 
E) The Muslims were not concerned with the relations between the Hindus and British. 
A) The Muslims wanted to remain a colony of Great Britain. 
B) The Muslims demanded economic equality with the Hindu majority. 
C) The Muslims resorted to armed rebellion to topple the Hindu majority. 
D) The Muslims demanded the establishment of a separate state for them. 
E) The Muslims were not concerned with the relations between the Hindus and British.

Question 14

The main reason for warfare in Rwanda was

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A) famine. 
B) social animosities. 
C) a lack of jobs. 
D) poverty. 
E) religion. 
A) famine. 
B) social animosities. 
C) a lack of jobs. 
D) poverty. 
E) religion.

Question 15

Term for identification: Ho Chi Minh

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Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese revolutiona

Question 16

What happened in India in the years immediately after being granted independence by Britain?

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A) Economic union with the Soviets. 
B) Chinese intervention. 
C) A new era of peace and tranquility. 
D) Civil war and political division. 
E) A military dictatorship. 
A) Economic union with the Soviets. 
B) Chinese intervention. 
C) A new era of peace and tranquility. 
D) Civil war and political division. 
E) A military dictatorship.

Question 17

For Britain, the post-World War II decolonization was crowned by the release of ____ in 1947.

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A) China 
B) India 
C) Vietnam 
D) Egypt 
E) Ghana 
A) China 
B) India 
C) Vietnam 
D) Egypt 
E) Ghana

Question 18

Term for identification: The Population Bomb

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The term "The Population Bomb" refers to

Question 19

The ____________________ called for basic freedoms for people everywhere.

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The answer of The ____________________ called for basic freedoms for...

Question 20

Term for identification: demographic transition

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The term "demographic transition" refers

Exam 47: Decolonization of the Non-Western World

Term for identification: Ghana

Analyze the forces behind the post-war decolonization movements; in your opinion, which of these proved to be most important and why?

Many of the problems in India at the time of independence were ____ in nature.

Ho Chi Minh used the histories of which two nations to justify independence?

Decolonization moved rapidly after World War II for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

What is the "population bomb," according to Paul Ehrlich? What are some of the future implications of this concept for the world?

The practices under neocolonialism could best be described as

The main reason for warfare in Sudan in recent years has been

Term for identification: Green Revolution

The world's population

What characterizes the non-Western World, formerly known as the "Third World"? What are some of the problems unique to such regions?

In post-colonial Africa famines and banditry have caused standards of living to ____________________.

When Britain began to consider independence for India, what was the demand of the Muslim minority there?

The main reason for warfare in Rwanda was

Term for identification: Ho Chi Minh

What happened in India in the years immediately after being granted independence by Britain?

For Britain, the post-World War II decolonization was crowned by the release of ____ in 1947.

Term for identification: The Population Bomb

The ____________________ called for basic freedoms for people everywhere.

Term for identification: demographic transition

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