Indian Nationalism/Independence

The belief that each "people" should have their own country is what?

• Nationalism

• Socialism

• Liberalism

• Countryism

Gandhi is best known for his ... .

• non-violent protests
• education
• soul
• weapons

Gandhi's first name, Mahatma, literally means ... .

• Courageous soul
• Great soul
• Patient soul
• Inspirational soul

Gandhi fought against ... .

• freedom
• Partition and British rule
• Muslims
• India's independence

The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

• begin a cycle of armed revolution

• draw attention to critical issues

• increase the strength of the military

• resist the power of religious leaders

In the 1940s, the leadership of the Indian National Congress and the leadership of the Muslim League supported the goal of

• helping the British fight World War II

• removing British control from the

  subcontinent

• abolishing caste distinctions and

  discrimination

• establishing a unified government based

  on religious teachings

Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

• Many jobs were being outsourced

  overseas.

• The government offered housing

  incentives in newly developed areas.

• Religious pilgrimages to neighboring countries were required based on their beliefs.

• The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.

"Struggle Continues for Control of Kashmir"

"Many Hurt in Border Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims"

Which nations have been most closely associated with the conflicts in these headlines?

• China and India

• India and Pakistan

• Vietnam and Cambodia (Kampuchea)

• Sri Lanka and Thailand

Mohandas Gandhi's protests during India's independence movement were often successful because of his application of

• an appeasement policy

• civil disobedience

• traditional caste beliefs

• divide-and-conquer principles

What country ruled over colonial India?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Portugal