Imperialism and India's Independence

In early 20th century India, Mohandas Gandhi advocated the policy of satyagraha. Which of these statements BEST describes this policy?

• supporting British rule in India

• passive resistance against the colonial powers that ruled over India

• convincing his foes to make alliances with him in return for trade benefits

• making agreements with the United States to resist possible Soviet occupation

The phrase "Indian independence movement" refers to the Indian effort to break free from the rule of

• Africa

• Britain

• China

• Pakistan

Mohandas Gandhi sought to promote nationalism in India based on

• Hindu principles

• Islamic principles

• nonalignment during the Cold War.

• political independence from Britain.

The division between India and Pakistan in 1947 was mainly due to

• religious issues

• nuclear tensions

• geographic issues

• Cold War alliances

What is meant by the "partition" of India in 1947?

• the creation of Hindu and Muslim legislatures inside of India

• the establishment of African colonies controlled by an independent India

• the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Hindu-dominated Union of India

• the creation of British-controlled cities along the coast in an independent Indian republic

Which was one of the goals of the Indian

National Congress and the Muslim League in

India?

• working to modernize Indian farming

• trying to bring more industry to India

• greater independence from British control

• ending the religious wars being fought all

  over India

What was involved in Mohandas Gandhi's

plan of civil disobedience?

• He wanted violent demonstrations all over

  the country until the British left.

• The people should refuse to obey a law they

  felt was unfair, but do it with non-violence.

• Gandhi felt it was best to go along with

  British laws to avoid making the colonial

  authorities angry.

• He thought the best way to change the

  laws was through passing legislation in the

  Indian National Congress.

Why was India referred to as “the Jewel in the Crown”?

• Because it was the single most important
  colony in the British Empire.
• Because it was shiny and new.

Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army

• Raja
• Viceroy
• Sepoy

What is the Raj?

• The Raj is the name of the native Indians who served
  in the British East India Co. army.
• The Raj is the name of the era of British colonial rule over India. (1858-1947)