Freedom and Partition
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Nations of South Asia
Vocabulary
Misc.
100
How did Indians react to Britain's role in World War II?
They had no desire to help fight unless they were promised immediate independence from Britain.
100
Much of India's land has become _______ because of the new irrigation systems.
farmland.
100
Pakistan is split up into what parts?
East and West Pakistan
100
Define satyagraha.
Gandhi's method of nonviolent resistance to end injustice.
100
What's Mr. Cloak's first name?
Randall.
200
How did British-Indian relations change after World War I?
Relations got worse. Indians increased their demands for freedom and Britain made harsh new laws limiting their freedom.
200
The combination of droughts and overpopulation has often led to ___________.
famine.
200
Bangladesh suffers from what type of natural disaster the most?
Flooding
200
Define coaltition
A government where several parties join to rule.
200
What room number is this classroom?
30.
300
Who is Jawaharlal Nehru?
The prime minister of India.
300
______ _________ rent land from the owners and pay a portion of their crops.
tenant farmers.
300
True or False: Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries.
True
300
Define tenant farmer.
People who rent land from large land owners and pay the owner a portion of their crops.
300
What continent are we studying?
Asia.
400
What did the Amritsar Massacre lead to?
India's independence
400
The _______ _______ has brought india new types of what and rice seeds that result in larger harvests.
Green Revolution.
400
True or False: West Pakistan and East Pakistan had very similar cultures.
False.
400
Define land reform.
A program where the government redistributes land.
400
What is the flag to the right of the American Flag in the back of the room?
Pennsylvania state flag.
500
What were the results of partition?
Ghandi refused to support it. India was no longer ruled by Britain and it led to the Amritsar Massacre.
500
_______ ______ include peas, lentils, and other legume seeds.
miracle crops.
500
What was Sri Lanka originally named and what year was its name changed?
Ceylon. 1972.
500
Define parliamentary democracy.
A government ruled democratically by a national representative body that has supreme legislative powers.
500
How many football games did West Shamokin win this year?
0.
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