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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the disintegrating effect of the British rule first felt in Burma?
(a) In the Shan Plateau.
(b) In upper Burma.
(c) In lower Burma.
(d) In western Burma.

2. Why were the Burmese people not ideal recipients of leftist literature during the 1930s?
(a) The Burmese were suspicious of outsiders.
(b) There was little social exploitation and little poverty.
(c) There was a strong Fascist contingent in the country during that period.
(d) The literacy rate dropped during the British occupation, so not everyone could read the literature.

3. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?
(a) At the university.
(b) By expatriates in Bangkok
(c) In the villages.
(d) In Rangoon.

4. In terms of outsiders, who represented a bigger change than the British?
(a) The Japanese and the Koreans.
(b) The Portuguese and the Dutch.
(c) The Indians and Chinese.
(d) The Americans and the Canadians.

5. What was Burma's main export?
(a) Spices.
(b) Rice.
(c) Timber.
(d) Gem stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?

2. What was Aung San's objective after he resigned as military chief?

3. What was the Burmese approach to life during British occupation?

4. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?

5. Why did Burma have few social problems?

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