Burma is an Asian country with a very turbulent history. Most of the seeds of discontent within Burma can be traced back to the time when it was under rule from the British in the early nineteenth century. It would be from here that the Burmese would attempt to rebel against the hegemony of British rule and try to look after their own affairs. This necessitated a rise in nationalist sentiment which was only too easy to sell to the ordinary people who were being controlled by a foreign power.
And so throughout the nineteenth century, many wars developed. Ultimately, the British were successful in all of these major wars which caused further discontent among the ordinary Burmese population against their British overlords. It would be later in the 1940’s when the Burmese people could rise to their full height as a people and try to organise a sophisticated rebellion for independence.
They succeeded on the 4th January 1948; however, this was to be a cold victory. Nationalist sentiment was high in the newly independent Burma and this had its own set of consequences. Military groups formed which overthrew the government in 1962 and the country has suffered some of the worst human rights abuses in the forthcoming fifty years. However, Burma has since developed its own form of nationality, its own flag, anthem and celebrations on historic days in its history.
This quiz takes a look at some of these key events, particularly noting the causes of independence as well as the consequences of independence in 1948. Every year, Burma holds celebration as a result of their long fought campaign against British rule and this quiz aims to put all these jigsaw pieces together in a coherent way.
10 Questions Quiz on Independence of Burma
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of these human species lived here as per archaeological evidence?
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Homo erectus lived in the regio known today as Myanmar about 400,000 years ago. Evidece of Homo sapiens in the Stone Age dating to 11,000 BC was found in Central Myanmar.
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Homo erectus lived in the regio known today as Myanmar about 400,000 years ago. Evidece of Homo sapiens in the Stone Age dating to 11,000 BC was found in Central Myanmar.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
When was Myanmar admitted to ASEAN?
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Myanmar was admitted to ASEAN in 1997.
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Myanmar was admitted to ASEAN in 1997.
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Question 3 of 10
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What is ‘Saffron Revolution’?
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Buddhist monks protested the increase in prices of petrol and diesel in August, 2007. This was dealt with harshly by the ruling Government.
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Buddhist monks protested the increase in prices of petrol and diesel in August, 2007. This was dealt with harshly by the ruling Government.
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Question 4 of 10
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What role did Aung San Suu Kyi play in the Burmese politics?
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Aung San Suu Kyi founded the National Leagu for Democracy and won the election with 80% majority in May, 1990.
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Aung San Suu Kyi founded the National Leagu for Democracy and won the election with 80% majority in May, 1990.
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Question 5 of 10
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When did Burma become an independent republic?
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On 4th of January, 1948, Myanmar became an independent republic and was named the Union of Burma. On the 2nd of March, 1962, General Ne Win took control of the country through a military coup.
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On 4th of January, 1948, Myanmar became an independent republic and was named the Union of Burma. On the 2nd of March, 1962, General Ne Win took control of the country through a military coup.
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Question 6 of 10
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Who is the first non-military president of Myanmar?
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Htin Kyaw is the first elected, non-military president of Myanmar. He took oath to office on March 30, 2016.
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Htin Kyaw is the first elected, non-military president of Myanmar. He took oath to office on March 30, 2016.
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Question 7 of 10
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When was the military junta officially resolved?
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The military rule was officially resolved on 30th Marc, 2011- nearly fifty years after its establishment.
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The military rule was officially resolved on 30th Marc, 2011- nearly fifty years after its establishment.
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Question 8 of 10
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Name the cyclone that hit Myanmar in 2008.
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Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar in May 2008, causing extensive damage to the crops and other property. It was the worst natural disaster recorded in the history of Myanmar.
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Question 9 of 10
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Why didn’t Aung San Suu Kyi stand for the Presidential election of Burma in 2015?
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As per the Constitutional clause in Myanmar, she is prohibited from the race since she has married a non-Burmese individual. Ammendment of this clause needs approval of at least one military legislator.
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As per the Constitutional clause in Myanmar, she is prohibited from the race since she has married a non-Burmese individual. Ammendment of this clause needs approval of at least one military legislator.
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Question 10 of 10
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Who is Dala Ban?
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Dala Ban is a famous Mon warrior and the newly elected president Htin Kyaw has adapted the same as his pen name.
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Dala Ban is a famous Mon warrior and the newly elected president Htin Kyaw has adapted the same as his pen name.
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