India Independence
What was the name given to the Indian Soldiers?
Sepoys
Who was a part of the Triple Alliance in WW1?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Why did Britain Quit India?
They had no power and India gained power through the development of the INC which led to a rise of nationalistic feelings from the people.
When did WW2 start and finish?
1939-1945
When did India gain Independence?
1947
Which party was Gandhi the leader of?
The Indian National Congress
How did Alexander the Second die?
a) Car Accident
b) Bomb
c) Boat Accident
d) Gun Shot
b) Bomb
What was the Enfield Rifle and what was it's importance?
The Enfield Rifle was a gun introduced by the British into the Indian army. The problem with the rifle was the bullet cartridges were covered in pig fat.. something sacred to both religions.
What two countries were involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Cuba and the United States
What nation/group of people are we talking about when we say 'The Raj'?
The British
Who invented the Non-Cooperation Policy?
Gandhi
Who was the last Australian soldier to be killed overseas and what did they win?
Cameron Baird & The Victoria Cross
Who proposed the two nation theory?
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
What does 'terra nullius' mean?
It means that it is land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or uninhabited. Australia was claimed to be 'terra nulls' by the British, however we know that this was not the case.
What nation is Jinnah considered the founding father of?
Pakistan
What does monotheistic mean?
What did the first wave of feminism NOT give women?
a) Property Ownership
b) Divorce Rights
c) Marriage Rights
d) Positions in Government
d) Positions in Government
What was the revolt against the British East India Company that failed and resulted in Indian becoming a colony of the British Empire?
Who were a part of the Axis Powers in WW2?
Italy, Germany and Japan
How did the British rule improve India?
a) The British brought railway, transport and communication systems to unite the region
b) India's economy thrived and produced more goods that the British
c) The British helped prevent many famines during the 19th Century with modern farming methods
d) The British protected India from foreign invaders like the Mongols.
a) The British brought railway, transport and communication systems to unite the region
What does the term 'swaraj' mean?
a) Self Worth
b) Self rule
c) Self Love
d) Self Hate
b) Self Rule
Who was King Louis 16th's wife?
Marie Antoinette
a) Helping the British fight WW1
b) Removing British control from the subcontinent
c) Abolishing caste distinctions and discrimination
d) Establishing a unified government based on religious teachings
B) Removing British control from the subcontinent
In what year was the first conscription referendum in Australia?
1916
The majority of India's population is made up of people from which religion?
Hindus