Flashcard on India's Independence and Partition

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Who controlled India before 1947?

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The British Empire

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What were the two main religious groups in India?

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Hindus and Muslims

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Which leader wanted a united India where everyone could live together peacefully?

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Mahatma Gandhi

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What was a major concern for Muslims if India became free?

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The Hindu majority would have more power

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What role did religious differences play in the independence of India and Pakistan?

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They made the process difficult

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What was the impact of the Partition on people’s lives?

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It caused chaos and suffering

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Which leader believed Muslims needed their own country?

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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What did Mahatma Gandhi want for India?

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A united country

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What happened to many people during the Partition?

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They had to leave their homes

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What is the current relationship between India and Pakistan?

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They remain two separate nations