Partition of Pakistan

In 1947 India gained independence from this country after 200 years under its rule.

• France

• China

• Great Britain

• Germany

How many people lost their lives in the forced migration after India gained independence?

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

Which of the following was NOT a common major religion before Britain colonized India?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Christianity

How did the British classify people in India during the 1800s?

• according to race

• according to gender

• according to economic class

• according to religion

What religious group was considered the "majority"?

• Hindus

• Christians

• Muslims

• Jews

Which religion was considered the largest minority?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

What event in the mid-1900's caused Great Britain extreme financial strains?

• Industrial Revolution

• World War 2

• Apartheid

• Decolonization

After Great Britain left India all of the leaders agreed to split the nation.

• True

• False

What year did Great Britain announce it would exit and leave Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan?

• 1943

• 1947

• 1950

• 1937

After the Boundary Committee drew a map there were no issues or complications with the country splitting.

• True

• False