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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Aung San's relatives led one of the first groups resist the British occupation?
(a) His Uncle, U Min Yaung.
(b) His Father, Aung Thein.
(c) His Grandfather, Saw Lwin.
(d) His Brother, Ba Gyan.

2. The passage written in 1908 negatively compares the Burmese to the following nationalities EXCEPT?
(a) The Siamese.
(b) The European.
(c) Indian.
(d) The Chinaman.

3. What war brought Burma under British rule?
(a) The Anglo-Burmese War.
(b) The Perak War.
(c) The Five Year War.
(d) The Opium War.

4. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?
(a) To take a spiritual approach to ousting the British.
(b) To hold rallies.
(c) To organize demonstrations.
(d) To synthesize thought and action.

5. When did political thinking in Burma get stalled?
(a) In 1962.
(b) During the Cold War.
(c) By World War II.
(d) By World War I.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Aung San's objective after he resigned as military chief?

2. What is the political party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?

3. What group was at the core of the Burma Independence Army (BIA)?

4. What impact did the British occupation have on the Burmese language groups?

5. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when did the western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?

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