21 Questions
Which factor gave India an advantage despite overpopulation problems?
Encouragement of foreign investment
How did Indian leaders differ from Egyptian leaders post-independence?
India remained a civil democracy
What impact did the Green Revolution have on agriculture in India?
Increased productivity
How did the British rule positively affect India's population after independence?
Educated the population well
What situation did the commercial agriculture and Green Revolution aim to address in India?
Sustaining the growing population
What impact did the actions of cities have on their rural neighbors as mentioned in the text?
Caused soil depletion through erosion and deforestation
In newly formed nations, what was a major reality regarding women's roles in politics?
Males still held power in politics despite promises of equality
Why did many plans to industrialize in newly independent nations fail miserably?
Diversion of money to leaders' salaries and public works
How did the prices of primary products affect the wealth of many nations after WWII?
Caused a significant wealth loss for most nations
What was one common outcome of third-world nations forging alliances with western corporations as mentioned in the text?
Leaders pocketed profits while the nation suffered
What was one of the unsuccessful responses to problems in third world nations post-independence according to the text?
Development of authoritarian rule under charismatic leaders
What was described as a major barrier to economic advancements in newly independent nations?
Intensive population growth
What was a common theme in many nations of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia post-independence?
Constant civil war or terrorism
Why did many leaders allow slums to exist on the outskirts of urban areas?
To provide essential support to the rural areas
What was a common consequence of the limited employment opportunities for the growing population in colonial nations?
High levels of poverty
Which factor contributed to the existence of primate cities described in the text?
Dependency on rural areas for resources
How did colonial governments contribute to the population problem in newly independent nations?
Limiting employment opportunities
What was a significant impact of the departing colonials leaving wealth with a small portion of the population?
Struggles in class levels post-independence
Which group played a crucial role in successful nationalistic movements according to the text?
Peasants and urban workers
Why did the birthing of several children become vital in many African nations post-independence?
To extend family lineage
What was a common outcome of promises made by nationalist leaders post-independence?
Quarrels among political rivals and opposing classes
Explore the struggles and problems faced by nations in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia in the post-WWII/colonial era. Learn about deep divisions between ethnic and religious groups, as well as the disparities in wealth and power left by departing colonials.
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