Question 1

Mao Zedong's "Great Leap Forward" was successful at improving both rural health care and literacy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Mohandas Gandhi was the leader of an unsuccessful, violent rebellion against the Dutch colonial rule in Indochina.

Accepted Answer

Mohandas Gandhi was a leader of the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India, not the Dutch in Indochina.

Question 3

According to caste ideology, all individuals are equal with respect to ritual purity.

Accepted Answer

According to caste ideology, individuals are not equal with respect to ritual purity. The Brahmins are considered the purest while the Dalits are considered the most impure. The caste system is based on the principle of ritual purity and pollution.

Question 4

The Philippines were colonized by both Spain and the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Philippines were colonized by Spain from 1521 to 1898, and then by the United States from 1898 to 1946.

Question 5

Polygyny is the most common form of marriage in Islamic societies.

Accepted Answer

Monogamy is the most common form of marriage in Islamic societies, although polygyny is permitted under specific conditions.

Question 6

In spite of industrialization, farming communities in Egypt such as Kafr El-Elow have rejected Western clothing, housing styles, and manufactured goods.

Accepted Answer

While some traditional elements remain, farming communities in Egypt, including Kafr El-Elow, have not entirely rejected Western clothing, housing styles, and manufactured goods. These communities often blend traditional practices with modern influences, including the adoption of Western-style clothing and goods, due to globalization and economic changes.

Question 7

The colonization of China in the nineteenth century was facilitated by the desire of the government to import Western goods and technology.

Accepted Answer

The colonization of China in the nineteenth century was primarily driven by Western powers' desire for trade and influence, not by the Chinese government's desire to import Western goods and technology.

Question 8

The vast majority of people in the Middle East live in oil-rich countries.

Accepted Answer

While the Middle East is home to some of the world's largest oil reserves, the population distribution does not align strictly with oil wealth. Countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Iran have large populations but are not among the top oil-rich countries in the region.

Question 9

The term for rural peasants in Egypt is fellaheen.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. Fellaheen refers to rural peasants in Egypt.

Question 10

Historically, Afghanistan was a buffer zone between the Russian and British empires.

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan was often referred to as the "Great Game" due to the competition between Russia and Britain for control of the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Afghanistan served as a buffer zone between Russian and British-Empires, with both powers seeking influence and control over the country.

Question 11

Anthropologists have little insight to offer in situations of large-scale ethnic conflict since all fieldwork is conducted on the level of the village.

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists can provide valuable insights into large-scale ethnic conflict by conducting fieldwork at multiple levels, including national, ethnic group, and regional levels. They can also analyze historical and political factors that contribute to conflict and offer recommendations for conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts.

Question 12

The wearing of the veil and traditional dress is often a political statement for Muslim women.

Accepted Answer

The wearing of the veil and traditional dress can be a religious or cultural practice, but it can also be a political statement for Muslim women, expressing a commitment to their faith and resistance to assimilation into Western society.

Question 13

Sun Yat-Sen, Chiang Kai-Shek, and Mao Zedong ruled China together peacefully from 1900 to 1980.

Accepted Answer

Sun Yat-Sen, Chiang Kai-Shek, and Mao Zedong did not rule China together peacefully from 1900 to 1980. Although Sun Yat-Sen and Chiang Kai-Shek were both leaders of the Nationalist Party at different times and Mao Zedong was the leader of the Communist Party, these three individuals had different visions for China and were involved in power struggles and conflicts throughout the period. Mao Zedong's Communist Party eventually emerged victorious in the Chinese Civil War, leading to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

Question 14

The caste system is supported by Hindu doctrines of karma and reincarnation.

Accepted Answer

The caste system is associated with Hinduism and is believed to be supported by the concepts of karma and reincarnation. Caste is determined by a person's actions (karma) in past lives, and the social status they are born into is seen as a reflection of that. The idea is that people must “earn” their way out of their caste through good behavior in this life, in order to be reborn into a higher caste in the next life. Therefore, the caste system is believed to be an integral part of Hinduism.

Question 15

In India, upper-caste families do not need to raise large dowry payments.

Accepted Answer

Dowry system is prevalent in all castes and communities in India, although it is more prevalent in certain communities. Dowry is illegal in India, but it is still widely accepted in many parts of the country. Upper-caste families may face more pressure to uphold certain traditions and expectations, but this does not mean they do not engage in the practice of dowry.

Question 16

Traditionally, a Muslim woman has the same rights to divorce as a man.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, in Islamic law, men have had more unilateral rights to divorce (talaq) than women. Women can obtain a divorce through different means, like "khula" (where they can initiate a divorce usually with the return of their dowry), but the process and rights are not the same as for men.

Question 17

Ho Chi Minh was the leader of the Vietnamese opposition to French rule.

Accepted Answer

Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese communist revolutionary and statesman who led the Viet Minh independence movement against French colonial rule in Vietnam.

Question 18

One country in Asia that escaped colonization was Thailand.

Accepted Answer

Thailand was never a colony of any European power, unlike most other countries in Southeast Asia which were colonized by various European powers.

Question 19

In Arab societies, the traditional family structure is matrilineal and matriarchal.

Accepted Answer

The traditional family structure in Arab societies is patriarchal, with the father or eldest male as the head of the household and decision-maker. Inheritance and family lineage are traced through the male side of the family.

Question 20

Mao Zedong and his peasant armies gained control of China in 1949, renaming it the People's Republic of China.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Quiz 15: Globalization in the Middle East and Asia