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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. Which is not a Burmese ethnic group?
(a) Chin.
(b) Han.
(c) Shan.
(d) Kachin.

2. Who influenced the Burmese in terms of philosophy?
(a) The Indians.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Chinese.
(d) The Persians.

3. Where was the Burma Independence Army (BIA) formed?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Bangkok.
(c) Kyoto.
(d) Kuala Lumpur.

4. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?
(a) To take a spiritual approach to ousting the British.
(b) To synthesize thought and action.
(c) To hold rallies.
(d) To organize demonstrations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Burma have few social problems?

2. According to Aung San, why did he encourage the Japanese invasion?

3. What advice does Aung San give in his inauguration speech?

4. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?

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

(see the answer key)

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