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What was the spark of the revolt of 1857?
The use of greased cartridges in Enfield rifles, which offended both Hindu and Muslim religious sentiments.
Who led the Indian National Congress during its formation in 1885?
A. O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a key role in founding and leading the early Indian National Congress.
What was the name of the movement launched by Gandhi in 1920 to oppose British rule without violence?
The movement was called the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which Indian queen is remembered for her bravery during the Revolt of 1857?
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is remembered for her heroic resistance against the British during the Revolt of 1857.
What type of goods did Indians boycott during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Indians boycotted British and other foreign goods to promote Swadeshi and economic self-reliance.
What religious issue caused Indian soldiers to rebel during the Revolt of 1857?
What is the use of greased cartridges made from cow and pig fat?
Who was declared the symbolic emperor by the rebels during the Revolt of 1857?
Who is Bahadur Shah Zafar?
What was the political organization formed in 1885 to represent Indian interests?
What is the Indian National Congress?
Which two movements were combined by Gandhi in the 1920s to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule?
What are the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Khilafat Movement?
Which British action in 1905 led to widespread protests and boycotts?
What is the Partition of Bengal?
Which Indian leader said, “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it”?
Who is Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
Which important event in 1919 led to a national awakening and helped spark the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What is the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
What was the main economic principle promoted during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What is Swadeshi (use of Indian-made goods)?
In which town did violent clashes cause Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?
What is Chauri Chaura?
What was the Ilbert Bill?
List the Extremist and Moderate leaders:
The Extremists: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Rajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal. The Moderates: Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopal Krishna Gokhale?
Which British officer was responsible for ordering the firing at Jallianwala Bagh?
Who is General Dyer?
Which group of Indian soldiers first started the Revolt of 1857?
Who are the sepoys (Indian soldiers in the British army)?
What was the Quit India Movement?
The Quit India Movement was a mass protest launched by Gandhi in 1942 demanding an end to British rule in India.
What was the purpose of the Swadeshi Movement?
The purpose was to promote the use of Indian-made goods and boycott British products to gain economic independence. (stop drain of wealth)
In what year did the partition of Bengal happen?
What is 1905?
What was the Rowlatt Act?
Law that allowed the British government to arrest and detain people without trial, violating civil liberties.
What was the main purpose of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
What is to curb the freedom of the Indian-language press and suppress criticism of British rule?
What was the main objective of the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930?
To protest the British salt tax by making salt from seawater. This also marked the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
What was the main aim of the Civil Disobedience Movement launched in 1930?
To peacefully defy British laws, especially the salt tax, and demand complete independence for India