H2 HISTORY A LEVELS PAST YEAR QUESTIONS Essay

PAST YEAR QUESTIONSPAPER 2 southeasterly Asian History (9731/02)Section A Source-Based Questions------200720082009201020112012Success and failure of A seaN in the early yearsAoceanN and the Financial Crisis of 1997The formation of ASEANVietnams membership of ASEANASEANs strengths and weaknessesReasons for the formation of ASEANSection B Essay Questions1. How Independence Was Achieved1A. Pre-War Nationalism------2007 Before 1941, belitt guide had been achieved by nationalist movements across SEA. Discuss. Achievements of nationalists2008 Ideology was more important than religion and culture for the growth of nationalist movements in the stay before WWII. How far do you agree? Reasons for nationalism2009 tax the sight that the rise of nationalist movements, before, WWII, was a reaction by the governed to economic exploitation. Reasons for nationalism2010 How effectively did colonial governments deal with the argufy of nationalist movements in southeastward Asia in the period bef ore WWII? compound strategies2011 Assess the progress made by SEA nationalist movements in the period prior to WWII. Achievements of nationalists2012 The measures taken by colonial governments in SEA before WWII merely postponed the eventual success of nationalist movements. How far do you agree? Colonial strategies1B. Japanese telephone circuit/ Post-War Nationalism---2007 Did the USA help or hinder the cause of nationalist movements in SEA in the period following WWII? internationalist support for decolonisation 2008 How far was the process of decolonization affected by the Cold War? International circumstances for decolonisation2009 To what extent was the Japanese Occupation of Southeast Asia, during WWII, the turning point in the development of nationalist movements? Jap Occ as turning point helped/ hindered nationalists?icedvovosPage 126/11/12---2010 Which method was the most effective in the struggle for independence in the years from 1945 collaboration or resistance? Decol onisation strategies2011 Nationalist movements in SEA had high quality leadership. How far does this explain the end of colonial rule? Role of nationalists in decolonization (mass support, allaying fears, military leadership) 2012 Assess the view that resistance to the Japanese Occupation had the greatest impact on the nationalist movements in SEA. Resistance vs. collaboration2. Challenges To Independent SEA States2A. Political Structures-----2007 How successful were attempts to establish democracy in the newly independent states of Southeast Asia? Success of democratic governments2008 Democratic government is not suited to Southeast Asia. Discuss with reference to the newly independent states of Southeast Asia. Success/ failure of democratic governments2009 How significant was the Communist influence on the politics of Southeast Asian states since independence? Influence of communism 2011 How democratic prepare Southeast Asian governments been since independence? Measures of democ racy2012 Why have levels of military intervention in politics been higher in some states than others in SEA since independence? Reasons for military intervention2B. Economic Development----2007 Assess the causes of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis Causes of AFC 2010 To what extent was the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 the result of economic mismanagement by Southeast Asian states? Causes of AFC 2011 How effective has the office staff of governments been in promoting economic development in independent Southeast Asian states? Effectiveness of government economic system2012 To what extent was the financial crisis in Asia in 1997 the result of currency speculation? Causes of AFC2C. National Unity--2008 Assess the view that education was more important than run-in and religion in helping to create a national identity in newly independent states. Education vs. language and religion2009 Assess the view that the policies of newly independent states towards minorities have been a major c ause of political instability. Effects of minority policiesicedvovosPage 226/11/12-2010 Assess the view that language and religion were more important than multiculturalism in creating national unity in independent Southeast Asian states. Language and religion vs. multiculturalism3. regional Conflicts And Cooperation3A. Inter-state Tensions------2007 How successful have Southeast Asian nations been in resolving tensions that have arisen between them? Resolution2008 Ideology has been the main cause of interstate tensions in SoutheastAsia. How far do you agree with this statement? Causes2009 How effectively have newly independent states in Southeast Asia dealt with territorial disputes between them? Resolution2010 Interstate tensions led to greater unity between independent Southeast Asian states in regional cooperation and security. How far do you agree with this statement? Consequences2011 The most serious causes of interstate tensions in Southeast Asia have been racial and religiou s in nature. How far do you agree with this statement? Causes2012 How important have territorial disputes been in causing inter-state tensions between SEA states since independence? CausesUntested Areas- Pre-War Nationalism Aims of early nationalist movements, nature of movements- Political Structures Failure of communism- Economic Development Economic challenges encountered and strategies adopted, role of different communities- National Unity National symbols, ideology- Inter-state Cold War, economic, historical factorsicedvovosPage 326/11/12