Gandhi and India
Vietnam and Nationalism
China and Communism
Japan After WWII
Cold War in Asia
Political Cartoons
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This leader used nonviolent protest to gain independence for India.

Gandhi

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This leader led Vietnam's fight for independence. 

Ho Chi Minh

100

This leader established communism in China.

Mao Zedong

100

This country helped rebuild Japan after WWII.

The United States
100

The U.S. wanted to stop the spread of this.

Communism

100

This type of image uses symbols to send a message about politics.

A political cartoon

200

This type of protest means refusing to obey unfair laws peacefully.

Civil Disobedience 

200

This idea means people want self-rule and independence.

Nationalism

200

This program created large farming communities on China.

The Great Leap Forward

200

Japan became this type of government after WWII.

Parliamentary Democracy

200

This theory said if one country fell into communism, others would follow.

The Domino Theory

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Use the political cartoon to answer the following question.

Which of the following is the BEST conclusion based on the political cartoon?

A Gandhi’s speeches led to a socialist revolution that threatened British colonial rule in India.

B Gandhi’s commitment of non-violent protest inspired the Indian independence movement.

C Gandhi's arrest by the British caused the Indian people to give up their fight for independence.

D Gandhi’s treatment by colonial authorities inspired all Indian people to violently revolt against the British.

B Gandhi's commitment of non-violent protest inspired the Indian independence movement.

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Gandhi encouraged people of all groups to do this to end British rule.

Work together peacefully

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Vietnamese showed nationalism by doing this for many years.

Fighting for self-rule

300

This event tried to remove old traditions and ideas in China.

The Cultural Revolution

300

This happened to the emperor's power after WWII.

It was made limited.

300

The U.S. joined wars in Korea and Vietnam because of this policy.

Containment 

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What was the poster from China meant to show?

A. That communist China should rule the world.

B. That everyone should join together to support democracy.

C. The population of China needed to work hard to control growth.

D. Traditional and Capitalistic influences were being destroyed to support Mao's vision for China.

D. Traditional and Capitalistic influences were being destroyed to support Mao's vision for China.

400

This describes Gandhi's method of gaining independence.

Nonviolent resistance 

400

Vietnam was divided into these two parts during the Vietnam war.

North and South Vietnam

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These were large communities where people lived and worked together.

Communes

400

The U.S. helped Japan to stop the spread of this. 

Communism

400

This country the U.S. supported to stop communism in Vietnam.

South Vietnam

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What does this image illustrate?

The reason for United States military involvement in Asia. 

Domino Theory 

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Britain gave India independence after this type of pressure from Gandhi.

Peaceful Pressure 

500

This type of warfare was used in Vietnam against foreign powers. 

Guerrilla warfare

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In Tiananmen Square, students were this by the government.

Attacked and arrested 

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Japan's new government gave citizens this.

Freedom and rights

500

This war divided Korea into North and South.

The Korean War

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How does the political cartoon illustrate the lasting impact of Gandhi's beliefs?

A Gandhi and Dr. King’s beliefs in nonviolent protest did not stop their assassinations.

B Gandhi’s beliefs in nonviolent protest influenced others and lasted long after his death.

C Gandhi and Dr. King’s beliefs in nonviolent protest did not stop them from being arrested.

D Gandhi’s beliefs in nonviolent protest led him to become one of the greatest leaders of the 1900s.

B Gandhi's beliefs in non-violent protest influenced others and lasted long after his death. 

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