Quiz for Source 22.3: Articulating Independence

1. Question 22.9

   In contrast to the Vietnamese Declaration (Source 22.1), Nehru’s speech focused more heavily on
   

   In contrast to the Vietnamese Declaration (Source 22.1), Nehru’s speech focused more heavily on

   A.

   the oppression of colonial rule.

   B.

   the future possibilities of the new nation.

   C.

   the travails of the struggle for independence.

   D.

   the threat of global capitalism to the independence of their countries.

2. Question 22.10

   Nehru explicitly committed the new nation to
   

   Nehru explicitly committed the new nation to

   A.

   the end of poverty.

   B.

   communism.

   C.

   the Hindu faith.

   D.

   regional dominance in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.

3. Question 22.11

   Nehru implies that the great obstacles or challenges to realizing India’s “tryst with destiny” lie in
   

   Nehru implies that the great obstacles or challenges to realizing India’s “tryst with destiny” lie in

   A.

   the powerful role of international corporations.

   B.

   the threat of Chinese or Soviet expansion.

   C.

   caste and religious differences within India.

   D.

   excessive American influence.

4. Question 22.12

   How does Nehru describe the efforts of Indians to follow Gandhi’s teachings?
   

   How does Nehru describe the efforts of Indians to follow Gandhi’s teachings?

   A.

   Indians have followed his lead, partitioning the country by religion.

   B.

   Indians have strayed from Gandhi’s message.

   C.

   Indians have surpassed even Gandhi’s most idealistic teachings on tolerance and inclusion.

   D.

   Indians have mistaken Gandhi’s teachings for European socialist ideals.