Indian Independence

Question 1

One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

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improve living standards for Indians.

Question 2

Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century?

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He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.

Question 3

The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of

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too many people trying to relocate at one time.

Question 4

Who made the following statement regarding the British partitioning of India?Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . .

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Jawarharlal Nehru

Question 5

Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by independence and partition?

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more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition

Question 6

The Salt March was in protest of

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Britain’s requirement that India could only purchase salt from government sources.

Question 7

Indira Gandhi became India’s first female prime minister because

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the people of India voted her in.

Question 8

Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

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To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.

Question 9

During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

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refuse to vote in elections.

Question 10

Which action illustrates the concept of Satyagraha?

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citizens publicly and peacefully refuse to follow an unfair law to bring attention to injustice

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