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The Philippines became the first of the world colonies to achieve independence following World War II.
True
100
Why did the United Stated demand to have military presence in the Philippines?
To protect its interests in Asia as its rivals ( USSR , China ) became pacific powers.
100
Why might military governments such as Burma's dislike democratic ideas?
Military works by authority, than by consensus ( accord , agreement )
100
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
100
When was Burma officially named Myanmar?
1989
200
Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated before he traveled to the United States to ask for their help to have free elections.
False , after
200
What did the Philippines need to do to get the financial aid from the U.S?
They had to approve the Bell Act.
200
Why do you think ethnic groups in Malaya resisted British efforts to unite them?
They want separate identities.
200
What are the borders of he nation that remained free?
Burma , Laos ,Cambodia , Malaysia
200
When did the Dutch grant Indonesia its independence?
1949
300
Aung San won the Nobel Peace Prize for the efforts to establish democracy in Myanmar.
False , Aung San Suu Kyi
300
Why did the retention of U.S. military bases in the Philippines so anger Filipinos?
Many so bases as proof of American imperialism.
300
Why do you think the U.S. and the UN supported Indonesia's independence?
They believed that Indonesia deserved self- determination after Sukarno ( with the help of nationalists ) crushed a left-wing coup attempt.
300
From what European country did the most colonies gain their independence?
France
300
When was Jose Ramos Horta given the Nobel Peace Prize?
1996
400
The Chinese were the largest group on the northern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
False , southern , the island of Singapore.
400
What was the outcome of the 1990 Myanmar election?How did the government respond?
National League for Democracy gained majority, military refused to honor results and kept Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest.
400
What was similar and different about the elections that brought defeat to the ruling governments in in the Philippines and in Burma?
Both governments ignored results, philippine government finally stepped down, Myanmar retained power.
400
How is the former Dutch colony spread out?
From the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
400
When did the U.S. give up its bases in the Philippines?
1992
500
Both East Timor and West Timor were refugee camps and part of Indonesia in 1999.
False, West Timor only
500
How did Suharto come to power in Indonesia?
seized power after foiling a coup attempt
500
What are the possible challenges to uniting Indonesia?
geography , ethnic tensions , language barriers, religious hatreds
500
Find the first and the last nation to achieve independence.
Philippines , Singapore
500
What is the exact date of the Philippines' independence?
July 4th , 1946
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