Indian Partition

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In one or two words what happened; during the Indian Partition?

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Which country completely took over India?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Great Britain

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What was the Indian subcontinent called when the British ruled it?

• Rajputana
• East India Company
• Colonial India
• British Raj

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Why were many Indians unhappy under British rule?

• They wanted to travel to Britain

• They wanted freedom and self-rule

• They wanted more British soldiers

• They wanted to change their religion

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Which groups had different views about the future of India during Partition?

• Muslims and Indians

• British Parliament and Indian National Congress

• Muslim League and British Parliament

• Indian National Congress and Hindu Mahasabha

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Partition changed South Asia forever. India and

are still affected today.

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What did the British do between the religions?

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What was the main outcome of the Indian Partition in 1947?

• Creation of India and Pakistan

• End of British rule in Africa

• Formation of Bangladesh

• Unification of South Asia

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According to the Two-Nation Theory, why did some Muslims want separate countries for Hindus and Muslims?

• To increase trade

• To feel safe

• To follow British laws

• To create more jobs

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Which of the following were direct consequences of the Partition of India?

• Millions of people moved to new countries

• Violence and suffering occurred

• India and Pakistan became allies

• Families moved to the country of their religion