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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did British colonization occur in Burma?
(a) Gradually over 200 years.
(b) After a five-year war.
(c) In three clear-cut phases.
(d) Abruptly, in a few months.

2. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?
(a) To take a spiritual approach to ousting the British.
(b) To synthesize thought and action.
(c) To organize demonstrations.
(d) To hold rallies.

3. What is NOT one of the four types of corruption identified by Aung San Suu Kyi?
(a) Fear.
(b) Ill will.
(c) Greed.
(d) Desire.

4. Which of Aung San's relatives led one of the first groups resist the British occupation?
(a) His Grandfather, Saw Lwin.
(b) His Brother, Ba Gyan.
(c) His Father, Aung Thein.
(d) His Uncle, U Min Yaung.

5. Where was the disintegrating effect of the British rule first felt in Burma?
(a) In the Shan Plateau.
(b) In western Burma.
(c) In upper Burma.
(d) In lower Burma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?

2. Suu Kyi states in her speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that people should so which of the following?

3. What landmark is in the region of Burma where the disintegration of British rule was felt?

4. Although the Burmese government refused to acknowledge the document, "The Formation of a People's Committee," the government did which of the following?

5. What is the political party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?

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