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Question 7 (6.25 points)

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During the Great War, European empires relied heavily on their colonies. The war effort depended not only on European armies but also on the contributions of people from Africa, Asia, and beyond.

This question checks your understanding of colonial contributions to the war effort. Colonial involvement made the conflict truly global. Recognizing these contributions helps explain both the war’s scale and the rise of independence movements afterward.
Select all the ways colonies supported European powers during the Great War.
Question 7 options:


a)


Staying completely neutral in the conflict


b)


Supplying labor for transportation and construction


c)


Providing raw materials and food supplies


d)


Sending soldiers to fight in Europe and the Middle East
Question 8 (6.25 points)

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The League of Nations created the mandate system after the Great War. Former territories of the Central Powers were placed under European control.

The mandate system reshaped borders in the Middle East and Africa. Understanding which European powers gained control of these regions helps explain why resentment and nationalist movements grew in the years that followed.
Match each region with the country that controlled it after World War I.
Question 8 options:


Palestine


Syria


German East Africa


Lebanon

1.

Britain
2.

France
Question 9 (6.25 points)

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The Great Depression was a global crisis. Falling trade, rising unemployment, and collapsing economies affected communities beyond the United States.

In many regions, farmers and workers faced severe hardship as export prices dropped and jobs disappeared. Understanding where these struggles occurred helps show how deeply connected the global economy had become.
Which regions were severely impacted by the Great Depression due to their dependence on global trade? Select all that apply.
Question 9 options:


a)


Latin America, where exports like coffee and beef lost value


b)


Antarctica, which had little involvement in international markets


c)


Asia, where economies tied to silk and rice exports collapsed


d)


Africa, where farmers in the colonies faced new taxes despite low prices
Question 10 (6.25 points)

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In the early twentieth century, nationalist leaders developed strategies shaped by their cultural and political conditions. Some promoted nonviolent protest, and others focused on economic reforms.

These leaders became symbols of broader struggles for freedom and self-determination. Their methods reflected the challenges and opportunities of their time, from resisting colonial rule to organizing workers and farmers.
Match the leader to their nationalist strategy.
Question 10 options:


Marcus Garvey


Mohandas Gandhi


Lázaro Cárdenas

1.

Civil disobedience in India
2.

Black pride and Pan-African unity
3.

Land reform and economic nationalism in Mexico
Question 11 (6.25 points)

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Across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, politics and culture fueled nationalism. Art, literature, and music became powerful tools for expressing identity and resisting colonial influence.

Cultural pride gave people a shared sense of belonging. By celebrating local traditions, artists and writers helped inspire broader nationalist movements that demanded independence and self-determination.
How did cultural revival contribute to nationalist movements in the interwar years?
Question 11 options:


a)
It celebrated Indigenous and local traditions, strengthening national identity.


b)
It distracted people from political reform and independence.


c)
It encouraged people living under colonial rule to adopt European customs for acceptance.


d)
It discouraged leaders from using national symbols.

Answer 1

Question 7: b, c, d

Question 8:
- Palestine — 1 (Britain)
- Syria — 2 (France)
- German East Africa — 1 (Britain)
- Lebanon — 2 (France)

Question 9: a, c, d

Question 10:
- Marcus Garvey — 2 (Black pride and Pan-African unity)
- Mohandas Gandhi — 1 (Civil disobedience in India)
- Lázaro Cárdenas — 3 (Land reform and economic nationalism in Mexico)

Question 11: a