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Post-Colonial Governments in Asia

Question 9 • CSD Summer 2026 Human Geography

Which of the following definitions best describes the Commonwealth of Nations?

Answer
A
an organization of former British colonies that share common ideals and goals
B
a predecessor to the League of Nations that was formed after the Franco-Prussian War
C
an organization of powerful nations that negotiated colonial boundaries
D
an organization of small nations that resisted colonial exploitation by large nations

Explanation

The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association whose members are mostly countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. They cooperate and share principles such as democracy and development. Therefore, choice A, “an organization of former British colonies that share common ideals and goals,” is the best description.

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