Neocolonialism and Cronyism in the Postwar Philippines
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What is patriarchy?

  • A social system where women hold more power compared to men
  • A system where gender does not determine power distribution
  • A system where power is equally distributed between men and women
  • A social system where men hold more power compared to women (correct)

    • What is neocolonialism?

  • The cultural exchange between developed and less-developed countries
  • The complete independence of less-developed countries from developed countries
  • The control of less-developed countries by developed countries through indirect means of political, economic, or cultural pressure (correct)
  • The direct military control of less-developed countries by developed countries

    • What was the Cold War?

  • An intense military conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States
  • A conflict between Asian countries in the mid-20th century
  • A war between European countries during the 20th century
  • The period of non-warfare rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies from 1947 to 1991 (correct)

    • What is secessionism?

    <p>The act of or advocacy for independence from and no longer being part of a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is oversimplification in historical interpretation?

    <p>Presenting a historical event in a way that overlooks its complexity and nuance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Definitions and Concepts

    • Patriarchy: A system of social organization where men hold primary power and dominance over women, often resulting in gender-based oppression and discrimination.
    • Neocolonialism: A phenomenon where stronger nations exercise economic and political influence over weaker nations, often through indirect means such as economic aid, cultural penetration, or political pressure, perpetuating unequal relationships similar to those during colonial times.
    • The Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, lasting from approximately 1945 to 1991, characterized by ideological differences, proxy wars, espionage, and a nuclear arms race, without direct military conflict.
    • Secessionism: A movement or ideology that advocates for a group or region to secede, or separate, from a larger nation-state or political entity, often driven by ethnic, cultural, or nationalist sentiments.
    • Oversimplification in Historical Interpretation: A pitfall in interpreting historical events or processes that involves reducing complex, multifaceted phenomena to overly simplistic or binary explanations, neglecting the nuances, context, and intricacies of the past.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts of neocolonialism, which involves the control of less-developed countries by developed ones through indirect political, economic, or cultural pressure, and cronyism, the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority for personal gain. It also touches on the postwar period in the Philippines.

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