Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Suu Kyi, what brought the crowd together at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
2. What was Aung San's objective after he resigned as military chief?
3. What is the main river in Burma?
4. Why did Burma have few social problems?
5. What was the orientation of the political writings during the end of the British rule?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when does the Western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?
2. In the article "Belief in Burma's Future," what are Aung San Suu Kyi's beliefs about the army in Burma in 1988?
3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what are the four types of corruption?
4. What happened to the Burmese government after Aung San was assassinated?
5. What was the Burmese government's response to the open letter titled "The Formation of a People's Committee" signed jointly by Aung San Suu Kyi and several other leading political figures?
6. What is the purpose of Aung San Suu Kyi's speech which she delivers to a mass rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
7. Which is the worst form of corruption and why?
8. Where did the nationalism movement arise in Burma
9. How did one British writing describe a condescending stance toward the Burmese?
10. How did the British attempt to pacify the Burmese after they obtained rule of the country?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
An understanding of the past is necessary for solving the problems of the present. Explain what you think this statement means in the context of Freedom from Fear and Other Writings. Why does Suu Kyi present the history of Burma for a collection of essays about the current political situation? Cite examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
How do Buddhist tenets relate to Aung San Suu Kyi's political philosophy? Use examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
You can never separate the political system of a country from the way you conduct your daily life. Explain how this concept relates to the writings of Aung San Suu Kyi in Freedom from Fear and Other Writings. Use examples from the book.
|
This section contains 793 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
