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What role did World War II play in the independence movements of African and Asian colonies?
What role did World War II play in the independence movements of African and Asian colonies?
Which of the following superpowers closely monitored the decolonization processes in Africa and Asia after World War II?
Which of the following superpowers closely monitored the decolonization processes in Africa and Asia after World War II?
Which specific event inspired resistance movements among soldiers during World War II in Africa?
Which specific event inspired resistance movements among soldiers during World War II in Africa?
What significant conference is noted in the context of the African independence struggle?
What significant conference is noted in the context of the African independence struggle?
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What was a major consequence of the aggressive actions of Italy and Germany during World War II in Africa?
What was a major consequence of the aggressive actions of Italy and Germany during World War II in Africa?
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Which event significantly accelerated the decolonisation process in many Asian and African countries?
Which event significantly accelerated the decolonisation process in many Asian and African countries?
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How did the Atlantic Charter influence the right to self-determination?
How did the Atlantic Charter influence the right to self-determination?
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What was the primary reason for the British colonisation of Sri Lanka?
What was the primary reason for the British colonisation of Sri Lanka?
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Who organized the first Pan-African conference in 1900?
Who organized the first Pan-African conference in 1900?
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Which of the following statements regarding independence movements in Myanmar is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding independence movements in Myanmar is correct?
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Which country gained independence first before the end of the Second World War?
Which country gained independence first before the end of the Second World War?
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What role did the League of Nations play after World War I regarding former German and Turkish colonies?
What role did the League of Nations play after World War I regarding former German and Turkish colonies?
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Which agreement involved the Maldives signing a treaty with the Dutch?
Which agreement involved the Maldives signing a treaty with the Dutch?
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What was the role of the League of Nations regarding former German colonies after World War I?
What was the role of the League of Nations regarding former German colonies after World War I?
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Which territories merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964?
Which territories merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964?
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Which country gained independence from British rule in 1948?
Which country gained independence from British rule in 1948?
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Which two countries were primarily responsible for the administration of certain African colonies after World War I?
Which two countries were primarily responsible for the administration of certain African colonies after World War I?
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Which country did NOT have colonies in Africa during the First World War?
Which country did NOT have colonies in Africa during the First World War?
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Which event marked the initiation of widespread decolonization in Africa?
Which event marked the initiation of widespread decolonization in Africa?
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Which significant struggle for independence was achieved in 1962?
Which significant struggle for independence was achieved in 1962?
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Which British colonies were amalgamated into the Union of South Africa in 1910?
Which British colonies were amalgamated into the Union of South Africa in 1910?
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What significant event marked the culmination of the Indian freedom movement?
What significant event marked the culmination of the Indian freedom movement?
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Which year did the Maldives gain independence?
Which year did the Maldives gain independence?
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Which colonial power established control over Sri Lanka after defeating the Dutch and Portuguese?
Which colonial power established control over Sri Lanka after defeating the Dutch and Portuguese?
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What led to the British victory in Myanmar during the 19th century?
What led to the British victory in Myanmar during the 19th century?
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Which movement is associated with the introduction of an alien education system in Africa?
Which movement is associated with the introduction of an alien education system in Africa?
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During which event was the concept of Asian regionalism established?
During which event was the concept of Asian regionalism established?
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What was a common consequence of British rule in Sri Lanka?
What was a common consequence of British rule in Sri Lanka?
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What relationship did the Sultan of Maldives have with the Dutch?
What relationship did the Sultan of Maldives have with the Dutch?
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