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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. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?
(a) Maung Aye.
(b) Aung San Suu Kyi.
(c) San Yu.
(d) U Nu.

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

3. Who were the leaders of the party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?
(a) Students.
(b) The Japanese
(c) Farmers.
(d) Military generals.

4. What war brought Burma under British rule?
(a) The Opium War.
(b) The Anglo-Burmese War.
(c) The Five Year War.
(d) The Perak War.

5. Why was the Burmese populace largely literate?
(a) Because the Burmese people had attended monastery schools.
(b) Because compulsory school was ordered by the Burmese ruler.
(c) Because reading was taught in the home.
(d) Children were encouraged to get a good education so they could attend a foreign university.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did British colonization occur in Burma?

2. What was the Burmese peoples' general attitude toward the British?

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

4. What group became the voice for Burmese nationalism?

5. Why was the disintegration of British rule felt more in this particular region of Burma?

(see the answer key)

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