1. When did most nations in Southeast Asia gain independence from European powers?
A.
after the Cold War
B.
during the Japanese occupation
C.
before World War II
D.
during the Vietnam War
2. Drag and drop events in Indochina leading up to the Vietnam War. Put them in the correct order from the most distant past (at the top) to the most recent (at the bottom).
1France colonizes Indochina.
2Vietnamese communists declare independence.
3France fights communist forces in Indochina.
4France recognizes an independent North Vietnam.
5France and the United States support an unpopular government in South Vietnam.
3. Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.
After independence, Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which .
A. a single dictator seized and held power for decades
B. no elections hold
C. the same political party always won elections and ruled
D.citizens were barred from voting and participitaing in government**********
4. How have the Philippines and Indonesia become more democratic in recent decades?
A.
The military led coups to seize power.
B.
Dictators imposed new constitutions.
C.
Civil wars divided the countries between governments.
D.
Popular movements demanded and won elected governments.*********
Number 4 is right.
3 is wrong.
1. my answer is d 2 is in the order shown
1. To answer the question of when most nations in Southeast Asia gained independence from European powers, we need to assess the options:
A. After the Cold War: This option is incorrect because the Cold War occurred after most Southeast Asian nations had already gained independence.
B. During the Japanese occupation: This option is incorrect because the Japanese occupation took place during World War II, and gaining independence was a separate process from the occupation.
C. Before World War II: This option is correct. Most Southeast Asian nations, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Burma (now Myanmar), gained independence from European powers before World War II.
D. During the Vietnam War: This option is incorrect because the Vietnam War was a conflict between North and South Vietnam, with the involvement of external powers such as the United States, and did not directly impact the independence movements of other Southeast Asian nations.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Most nations in Southeast Asia gained independence from European powers before World War II.
2. To arrange the events in Indochina leading up to the Vietnam War in order, we need to consider the given options:
1. France colonizes Indochina: This is the starting point, as it marks the colonization of the region by France.
2. Vietnamese communists declare independence: This occurred later after the colonization and reflects the growing resistance and desire for independence from Vietnamese communists.
3. France fights communist forces in Indochina: This represents the escalating conflict between France and the communist forces in Indochina, including the Viet Minh.
4. France recognizes an independent North Vietnam: This happened as a result of the Geneva Accords in 1954, where Vietnam was temporarily divided into North and South.
5. France and the United States support an unpopular government in South Vietnam: This represents the involvement and support of France and later the United States in establishing and backing the government in South Vietnam, which was often viewed as unpopular and corrupt.
Therefore, the correct order from the most distant past to the most recent is: 1-France colonizes Indochina, 2-Vietnamese communists declare independence, 3-France fights communist forces in Indochina, 4-France recognizes an independent North Vietnam, 5-France and the United States support an unpopular government in South Vietnam.
3. To complete the sentence about Malaysia and Singapore's authoritarian governments after independence, we need to consider the options:
A. A single dictator seized and held power for decades: This is not entirely accurate for Malaysia and Singapore, as they did not have a single dictator ruling for decades.
B. No elections hold: This is also not accurate, as both countries held elections, although they were not entirely free and fair during the early years.
C. The same political party always won elections and ruled: This option is accurate for both Malaysia and Singapore. In Malaysia, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) dominated politics, and in Singapore, the People's Action Party (PAP) held onto power for several decades.
D. Citizens were barred from voting and participating in government: This option is incorrect. While there were some limitations on political freedom, citizens in both countries were able to vote and participate in government to some extent.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. After independence, Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which the same political party always won elections and ruled.
4. To answer the question of how the Philippines and Indonesia became more democratic in recent decades, we need to consider the options:
A. The military led coups to seize power: This option is incorrect for both countries. While the Philippines experienced a period of martial law under the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, it ended with a popular uprising rather than a military-led coup. Similarly, Indonesia's transition to democracy was characterized by a reform movement and popular demand for political change.
B. Dictators imposed new constitutions: This option is incorrect for both countries. While both countries underwent constitutional changes, these changes were driven by the desire for democratic reforms and not imposed by dictators.
C. Civil wars divided the countries between governments: This option is incorrect for both countries. While they faced internal conflicts and separatist movements, these conflicts did not divide the countries between governments.
D. Popular movements demanded and won elected governments: This option is correct for both countries. In the Philippines, the People Power Revolution in 1986 led to the ousting of Ferdinand Marcos and the establishment of a democratic government. In Indonesia, widespread protests in 1998 resulted in the resignation of President Suharto and the subsequent transition to a democratic system.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Both the Philippines and Indonesia became more democratic in recent decades due to popular movements demanding and winning elected governments.