Lesson 5- Indian Independence

Question 1

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

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refuse to vote in elections.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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1920

Question 5

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 6

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

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improve living standards for Indians.

Question 7

Mohandas Gandhi's strategies for achieving Indian independence were unique. Which of the following best explains his method?

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He used civil disobedience and non-violent protests against the British rule.

Question 8

Indira Gandhi became India’s first female prime minister because

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the people of India voted her in.

Question 9

Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

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To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.

Question 10

Which action best represents Gandhi's use of nonviolent protest to challenge British rule in India?

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marching to the sea to make salt in protest of British law

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