Indian Independence

Question 1

Which statement illustrates Jinnah’s strongest argument for India’s partition?

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Maintaining a single country would cause discontent between majority and minority groups.

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

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 5

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

Question 6

Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

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To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.

Question 7

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 8

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

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improve living standards for Indians.

Question 9

Which event occurred as a result of India’s partition in 1947?

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Citizens began to riot.

Question 10

Gandhi’s nickname, Mahatma, means

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great soul.

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