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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the letter, "The Formation of a People's Committee," people should...
(a) Act in accord with the laws of the country.
(b) Oppose any tyrrany.
(c) Resist any actions that are not in accord with the Declaration of Human Rights.
(d) Earnestly promote good governance.

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what corrupts individuals?
(a) Fear.
(b) Greed.
(c) Money.
(d) Power.

4. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when did the western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?
(a) During the beginning of the twentieth century.
(b) During the middle part of the twentieth century.
(c) During the latter part of the nineteenth century.
(d) During the middle part of the nineteenth century.

5. Why was the disintegration of British rule felt more in this particular region of Burma?
(a) Because the people in that region had overthrown outside rule in its past.
(b) Because it was the center of British rule.
(c) There was a higher population density.
(d) Because it was too remote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?

2. Suu Kyi states in her speech Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that she is not beholden to any politician so that...

3. According to his daughter, what would have been abhorrent to Aung San?

4. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what are the Burmese people eager to study?

5. What event brought Aung San's name into prominence in the Burmese nationalism movement?

(see the answer key)

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