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By 1975, why had the government of Indira Gandhi lost popularity?


A) Due to a military defeat in a border war against Pakistan
B) Because of its pursuit of Western materialism
C) Due to corruption and Gandhi's authoritarian manner

D) None of the above
E) A) and B)

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Why were both Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi assassinated?

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In July 1946, the United States granted independence to which colony?


A) Okinawa
B) Puerto Rico
C) The Philippines

D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

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The reunification of Vietnam under Communist rule in 1975 was followed by which of the following?


A) The emergence of a brutal revolutionary regime in Cambodia
B) Laos turning to the West for assistance in maintaining its independence
C) An insurrection in South Vietnam protesting unification and another guerrilla conflict

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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After independence, India faced which problem?


A) An effective Muslim majority throughout many of India's provinces
B) The permanent loss of Kashmir and Hyderabad to Pakistan
C) The poverty and the illiteracy of the majority of the population thanks to colonial policies

D) B) and C)
E) All of the above

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The BJP's nationalist policies have produced conflict in Kashmir for what reason?


A) It is a Muslim-governed area of India with majority Hindu residents.
B) It is a Hindu-governed area of India with majority Muslim residents.
C) It is Pakistani territory that India has taken by force.

D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

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Describe Indira Gandhi's policies.

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In general, historically the women of Southeast Asia have had what experience?


A) They have had fewer restrictions and enjoyed a higher status than elsewhere in Asia.
B) They were typically excluded from political and social participation.
C) They have mostly been dominant in the region's thriving commerce.

D) None of the above
E) All of the above

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By 1950, U.S. pressure on the Dutch led to the independence of which country?


A) Malaysia
B) Vietnam
C) Indonesia

D) A) and C)
E) None of the above

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Why did so many people demand Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize be stripped in 2016?

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Under Nehru, how is independent India's foreign policy best described?


A) It was aligned with the United States and the West.
B) It maintained a position of neutrality in the Cold War.
C) It supported the Soviet Union and the Comintern.

D) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

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What was Southeast Asia's experience of the 2008 global financial crisis?


A) It created some hardships, but overall, most economies proved fairly resilient.
B) It created a serious credit crunch hampering local economic development significantly.
C) It provided new opportunities for many countries to enter into competitive markets.

D) All of the above
E) A) and B)

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How did the 2008 global financial crisis affect Vietnam?

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How is the status of women in India best described?


A) Women gained equality with men after independence, and it has become a core value of the new republic across all of Indian society.
B) Women generally gained greater equality with men after independence, but caste and class heavily influence women's lived experiences.
C) Women are typically still considered property of men, despite several attempts to achieve reform.

D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

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Who was internationally recognized for opposing the Myanmar military regime?


A) U Nu
B) Aung San Suu Kyi
C) Megawati Sukarnoputri

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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How did Malaya gain its independence?

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How did the Cold War affect decolonization in Indonesia?

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The Cold War had a significant impact on decolonization in Indonesia. As the United States and the Soviet Union vied for influence in the post-World War II world, many newly independent nations, including Indonesia, found themselves caught in the middle of this global power struggle. The Cold War rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union led to a policy of decolonization in which both superpowers sought to gain influence in newly independent countries. In the case of Indonesia, this meant that the US and the Soviet Union both sought to support different factions within the country, often exacerbating existing tensions and conflicts. The Cold War also influenced the way in which Indonesia pursued its own decolonization efforts. The fear of communist influence led the US to support the Dutch in their attempts to reassert control over Indonesia, while the Soviet Union backed the Indonesian independence movement. This external interference prolonged the decolonization process and contributed to the violence and instability that characterized Indonesia's struggle for independence. In conclusion, the Cold War had a significant impact on decolonization in Indonesia, as it influenced the actions of both external powers and internal factions, leading to a more complex and protracted struggle for independence.

How has Pakistan been affected by the rise of militant Islamic groups in central Asia? To what extent has it been able to solve problems created by these groups?

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India's constitution, based upon Great Britain's parliamentary system, was less democratic than it appeared for what reason?


A) Initially Nehru ruled by dictatorial decree.
B) For many years India was a one-party state.
C) The custom of untouchability remained legal.

D) None of the above
E) All of the above

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Why did such serious communal violence erupt on partition in 1947?

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