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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Suu Kyi, what brought the crowd together at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
(a) The "unshakable desire to strive for a multi-party democratic system"
(b) A "showing of solidarity against the oppressive regime of Burma."
(c) A "desire for change."
(d) A "growing discontent among the people."

2. Why have others said that the Burmese are unfit to govern themselves?
(a) Because the Burmese have historically had a village government system.
(b) Because the Burmese are corrupt by nature.
(c) Because the Burmese are accustomed to being ruled by outsiders.
(d) Because democracy is an alien concept to the Burmese.

3. What landmark is in the region of Burma where the disintegration of British rule was felt?
(a) Mount Popa
(b) The Bay of Bengal.
(c) Mandalay
(d) Rangoon.

4. What was Aung San's response to his fame in 1942?
(a) He had not earned himself a place in the history of Burma.
(b) He had worked hard for the advancement of the Burmese people.
(c) He thought it was his time to bask in the spotlight.
(d) He vehemently rejected all of the attention placed on him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds the burden of upholding justice and common decency where no rule of law prevails?

2. What does not allow fear to dictate behavior?

3. Suu Kyi states in her speech Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that she is not beholden to any politician so that...

4. According to the letter, "The Formation of a People's Committee," people should...

5. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?

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