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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impact did the British occupation have on the Burmese language groups?
(a) Very little, they remained distinct.
(b) Somewhat, some of the languages blended together.
(c) Many of the languages became Anglified with the introduction of English words and phrases.
(d) Significant, some of the languages were lost after British occupation.

2. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what corrupts individuals?
(a) Greed.
(b) Money.
(c) Fear.
(d) Power.

3. Why does Amnesty International not come to Burma?
(a) There is not enough evidence to warrant a visit.
(b) The members are not granted a visa.
(c) They have gathered enough evidence of human rights violations so a visit is unnecessary.
(d) Because of the military oppression.

4. Who influenced the Burmese in terms of philosophy?
(a) The Indians.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Persians.
(d) The Chinese.

5. Who holds the burden of upholding justice and common decency where no rule of law prevails?
(a) The people.
(b) The police.
(c) The military.
(d) The religious orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Burmese peoples' general attitude toward the British?

2. What is NOT one of the four types of corruption identified by Aung San Suu Kyi?

3. For Aung San Suu Kyi, how will the forces that produce inequities be conquered?

4. In terms of outsiders, who represented a bigger change than the British?

5. What was the purpose of the rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?

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