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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what are the Burmese people eager to study?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Economics.
(c) History.
(d) Modern politics.

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

3. What does not allow fear to dictate behavior?
(a) Courage.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Morality
(d) Power.

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

5. Which is NOT a cause of decay according to the Buddhists?
(a) Disregard of the need for reasonable economy.
(b) Omission to repair that which had been damaged.
(c) The persistent occurence of bad practices.
(d) Leadership of men without morality or learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main river in Burma?

2. What was one of Aung San's fantasies as a child?

3. How did the British attempt to pacify the Burmese people during their rule?

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

5. What group was at the core of the Burma Independence Army (BIA)?

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