Movement towards Independence
Which Nation ruled India for almost two centuries?
Britain
What caused the British to rethink the importance of maintaining and governing distant colonies?
It was their significant war debt.
Who was Jawaharlal Nehru?
India's first Prime Minister
How many people's lives did the Giant Cyclone and Tidal wave strike of 1970 claim?
It killed an estimated 266,000 residents. (250,000-300,000)
Who was Sheik Muhjibur Rahman?
Bangladesh's first prime minister
What did Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi do?
He was the Indian Leader who launched a nonviolent campaign of noncooperation with the British
Which religion groups were in question of taking over India?
The Hindus or the Muslims.
In what year is India expected to elapse China as the most populous nation in the world (via textbook)
The year 2035
East Pakistan is modern day ______.
Bangladesh
Why has Bangladesh failed to create a more democratic government?
Election Fraud and corruption are all too common.
Hindus
What is Partition?
Why were Sikh Bodyguards tasked with assassinating Indira Gandhi?
She had the Indian Army overrun the Golden Temple of Sikhs, which not only cost the lives of 500 Sikhs but several sacred Sikh properties.
Why did East and West Pakistan have a strained relationship?
West Pakistan would ignore East Pakistan despite them having a greater population.
Approximately how many lives the notable cyclone that hit Bangladesh in 1991 claim?
139,000
What is the significance of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
- Leader of the Muslim League.
- Essentially told the Muslims to boycott the Congress Party.
What was the result of the UN's interference in the Battle for Kashmir?
Name two of India's major issues in the Twenty-First Century.
- Evergrowing Population
- Tense Relationship with Pakistan
- Continuing struggle over Kashmir
How much of their population and area did Pakistan lose?
Pakistan lost 1/7 of their area to Bangladesh, and around 1/2 of its population.
The rapidly growing population.
Name word by word the quote of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his attempts to fight against Hindu rule.
Jinnah stated, "The only thing the Muslim as in common with the Hindus is his slavery to the British"
Who suffered most from the separation of India (Hindus) and Pakistan (Muslims)?
The Sikhs, with nowhere to go relocation was difficult especially with extremists taking the ives of several.
List at least 3 things that made Nehru particularly popular with the Indian population.
- He emphasized democracy, unity, and economic modernization.
- Loyal follower of Gandhi
- He tried to elevate the status of the lower castes.
- He tried to expand the rights of women.
What major event in the "Pattern of Instability" occur in 1977?
General Zia started a military coup and removed Bhutto who was later executed.
What are the two main ethnic groups in Sri Lanka when they gained independence from Britain in 1948?
Sinhalese and the Tamils.