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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?
(a) The Pagans.
(b) The Aryans.
(c) The Moguls.
(d) The Mons.

2. Under what condition did Aung San vow he would resign his position as the leader of Burma?
(a) If the country's economy failed.
(b) If he failed to affect change.
(c) If he lost his people's respect.
(d) If his government violated human rights.

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what is part of the unceasing human endeavor to prove?
(a) "To prove that the spirit of man can transcend the flaws of his own nature."
(b) "To prove that the quintessential revolution is that of the spirit."
(c) "To prove It is the cumulative effect on their sustained effort and steady endurance which will change a nation."
(d) "To prove that there is a compelling need for a closer relationship between politics and ethics at both the national and international levels."

4. What impact did the British occupation have on the Burmese language groups?
(a) Somewhat, some of the languages blended together.
(b) Very little, they remained distinct.
(c) Significant, some of the languages were lost after British occupation.
(d) Many of the languages became Anglified with the introduction of English words and phrases.

5. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what corrupts individuals?
(a) Money.
(b) Greed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds the burden of upholding justice and common decency where no rule of law prevails?

2. In 1988 in Burma, what gave hope to the process of decline?

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what was spontaneous?

4. Who influenced the Burmese in terms of philosophy?

5. The passage written in 1908 negatively compares the Burmese to the following nationalities EXCEPT?

(see the answer key)

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