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

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

3. How did the British attempt to pacify the Burmese people during their rule?
(a) Through intermarriage.
(b) By emphasizing differences among the ethnic groups.
(c) By imposing curfews.
(d) By turing their backs on the corruption of local Burmese administrators.

4. Under what condition did Aung San vow he would resign his position as the leader of Burma?
(a) If he lost his people's respect.
(b) If the country's economy failed.
(c) If his government violated human rights.
(d) If he failed to affect change.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Suu Kyi's speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988, she restates their common goal, which is

3. Which of Aung San's relatives led one of the first groups resist the British occupation?

4. What was Burma's main export?

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

(see the answer key)

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