Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
Which of the following countries gained independence from British rule after 1900?
United States
India
Canada
Australia
What role did nationalism play in post-1900 decolonization efforts?
Nationalism had no notable impact on decolonisation efforts.
Nationalism discouraged talks about freedom and autonomy.
Nationalism fueled anti-colonial sentiment and inspired independence movements.
Nationalism led to increased loyalty towards colonial powers.
How might the trend of economic liberalization in post-colonial states potentially influence future political structures within those nations?
It could result in the reinstatement of colonial powers as economic dependencies re-establish old hierarchies.
It could lead to a proliferation of democratic governance as market freedoms may facilitate demands for political representation.
It may cause a resurgence of traditional monarchies, aligning with cultural heritages disrupted by colonial rule.
It might foster a global movement towards centralized economies as states seek control over newly gained resources.
How did the phenomenon of decolonization after 1900 influence the Cold War dynamics?
It led to an immediate end of the Cold War due to a surge in democratic countries worldwide.
Emerging nations often became battlegrounds of ideological proxy wars between the two superpowers - USA and USSR.
It directly instigated a military confrontation between USA and USSR.
It completely mitigated any tensions between capitalist and socialist blocs globally.
What technological innovation had a major impact on decolonization movements in the 20th century?
Nuclear energy
Space travel
Television
Radio
Which cultural trend was significant to the process of decolonization after 1900?
Nationalism
Conservatism
Imperialism
Existentialism
Which Asian region was divided along the 38th parallel after Japanese occupation ended following World War II?
India-Pakistan
Korea
Vietnam
China

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The Bandung Conference in 1955 exemplified which trend in postcolonial state formation?
Bilateral agreements between new states and colonial powers that enforced previous economic structures.
Collaboration among newly independent states to oppose colonialism and neo-colonialism without aligning with major power blocs.
The establishment of military alliances with former colonial powers for economic aid.
Immediate entry into either the NATO or Warsaw Pact organizations upon independence.
In what way did nuclear energy development affect national strategies among major powers during the era of decolonization?
It became an element of geopolitical strategy, influencing spheres of influence
It led to widespread disarmament as environmental concerns took precedence
It reduced competition for fossil fuels among industrialized nations
It caused immediate economic downturns due to high development costs
Which Asian country experienced a major transformation under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk aimed at creating a secular state after World War I?
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Iran