India's Independence Movement

What is "nationalism"?

• a sense of belonging that is based on the constitution

• loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, or religion

• loyalty, pride, and devotion toward one's country

• a feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated and wealthy

In early 20th century India, Mohandas Gandhi advocated the policy of satyagraha. Which of these statement 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

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

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

• religious issues.

• nuclear tensions.

• geographic issues.

• Cold War alliances.

India was controlled by which British country for over 300 years?

• Great Britain

• France

• China

• Germany

Mohandas Gandhi sought to promote nationalism in India based on

• Hindu principles.

• Islamic principles.

• nonalignment during the Cold War.

• political independence from Britain.

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

• Egypt.

• Britain.

• China.

• Pakistan.

Who was this leader of India often associated with acts of nonviolent resistance?

• Abdul Kalam

• Lokmanya Tilak

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Hawaharlal Nehru

The Indian independence movement eventually led to

• the exile of Mohandas Gandhi.

• the American Civil Rights Movement.

• the dismantling of the British Empire.

• the Cold War alliance with the United States.

What was involved in Mohandas Gandhi's plan of civil disobedience?

• violent demonstrations

• passing new laws in the Indian National Congress

• People should refuse to obey a law that they felt was unfair, but do it without violence.

• He felt it was best to go along with the British laws and do nothing.