What nation ruled over Algeria before their war of independence from 1954-62?
France
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The United States and the U.S.S.R. both sought to make ______ of the newly formed African nations because the two superpowers were at that time engaged in the _______.
allies; Cold War
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Jomo Kenyatta sought to gain freedom for Kenya from ________ through ________ means after the failed and violent Mau Mau uprising.
Britain; legal
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What is the definition of "apartheid" and what nation was known for having it?
Legal racism; South Africa
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The U.N. charter guaranteed the right to _________ for all African colonies which led to demands for independence.
self-determination
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Who was famous for practicing passive resistance and fought to free all of the Indian subcontinent from British rule?
Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi
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What type of transition did most western African nations make during the 20th century?
Peaceful
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What political party has ruled in India for the better part of a decade?
Indian National Congress
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What two religions are dominant in the Indian subcontinent today?
Hinduism and Islam
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Who led South Africans in their struggle for independence?
Nelson Mandela
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Many African cultures were very (dependent, proud, old, secular) which led to them demanding independence.
proud
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Which of the following countries did not lose colonies in Africa?
Belgium, France, Spain, Great Britain, Portugal
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What became illegal in India after the creation of their 1950 Constitution, although it is still practiced in many places?