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

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

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

4. What is the political party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?
(a) National League for Democracy (NLD)
(b) Burma Socialist Programme Party (BSPP)
(c) The Kuki Students Democratic Front (KSDF)
(d) The Unity and Development Party (UDP)

5. What advice does Aung San give in his inauguration speech?
(a) Do not blame imperialism for their current ills.
(b) To seek a balance between passion and steadfastness.
(c) To break down the barriers between Burmese people.
(d) If we desire really to know the true economic and financial position in the country, it is not by superficial observations .

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the orientation of the political writings during the end of the British rule?

3. Who published Aung San Suu Kyi's work that examines the themes in Burmese literature and political thought?

4. Why does the nationalist theme in Indian literature appear earlier than Burmese literature?

5. When did the Burmese nationalism movement reach a turning point?

(see the answer key)

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