East India Company
What was the East India Company mainly created for?
Trade
What country took control of India?
Britain
What year did the British set up a permanent government?
1857
Name one country created after partition.
India / Pakistan
Who became the first leader (Governor-General) of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Name one item the British traded in India.
Spices / textiles
What city became the British base?
Calcutta
Who led the independence movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was one major problem caused by partition?
Families separated / violence / unsafe conditions
What country was once called East Pakistan?
Bangladesh
Where did the British first set up major trade operations?
Bay of Bengal
Which European country competed with Britain in India?
France
Were Gandhi’s protests violent or peaceful?
Peaceful
Why was deciding to stay or move so difficult in 1947?
Risk of violence, losing homes, and separation from family
What religion was mainly associated with Pakistan?
Islam
What did the East India Company begin to want besides trade?
Power/control
Which rulers supported the British and kept local power?
the Rajput Princess
What issue did Gandhi raise awareness about?
Poverty / unfair treatment
Who was Indira Ghandi
the daughter of Jawaharlal
Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister.
What role does a Prime Minister have?
Leads the government
How did the East India Company turn into a ruling power?
By using force, attacking ships, and taking land
What is British rule in India called?
British Raj.
What year did India gain independence?
1947
When was Pakistan established?
1947
What challenges do new countries face after independence?
Building government, managing conflict, economy