Cultural Struggles Pre-Independence
Which system of social hierarchy continued under British rule and led to deep divisions among Indians?
The Caste System
India was part of this empire during both World Wars
British Empire
True or False? Gandhi advocated for a violent separation from the British.
False
The people who spoke which language led a protest in India changing its official language to Hindi?
Tamil
Pakistan’s economy primarily consisted of what?
Agriculture
This British trading company established control over large parts of India before the British Empire officially took over
The British East India Company
Which country during WWI was the center of Islam
Ottoman Empire
What was the tactic used by Gandhi meaning civil resistance?
Satyagraha
What is the territory that had a Hindu prince ruling over a Muslim majority?
Kashmir
Both Pakistan and India faced the challenge of settling millions of what?
Refugees
Which early indian industry was undermined by the british restricting cotton weaving
The Indian textile industry
What did indians expect out of helping the British in WWI
More rights and self-governance (political reforms)
Gandhi transformed what organization into a mass nationalist movement?
Indian National Congress
Which Prime Minister of India helped it become a stable democracy?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Pakistan lacked continuity in leadership because of what?
The death of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.
Which group of hindus started a mutiny that was known as the Indian rebellion of 1857
Sepoys
This global event following World War I led to economic hardship in India and increased demands for independence.
The Great Depression
Gandhi advocated for the rights of which level of the caste system to help champion equality for all?
"Untouchables" / Dalits
What was the cause of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination?
He was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist who opposed his religious tolerance and secular beliefs.
90% of what was located in India following independence?
Industries
This 1919 massacre outside a temple, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed protesters, fueled nationwide outrage.
Amristar Massacre
During World War II, which political leader launched the “Quit India” movement, demanding an end to British rule?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the political form of Hinduism that also preached anti-Muslim sentiments?
Hindutva
Which party dominated the first election in 1952?
Congress Party
Pakistan played a frontline role in what military conflict?
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan