Indian Nationalism Test

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

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

What was established by Indian nationalists in 1885 to fight for equality and greater representation in India?

• Indian Congress

• National Congress

• Indian Independence Congress

• Indian National Congress

When did Britain grant India's independence?

• 1930

• 1937

• 1940

• 1947

Which two religious groups could not reach a solution as to how to rule an independent India.

• Christians and Buddhists

• Hindus and Christians

• Christians and Muslims

• Hindus and Muslims

How did British rule improve India?

• The British brought railway, transport and communication systems to unite the region.

• The British helped prevent many famines during the 19th century with modern farming methods.

• India's economy thrived and produced more goods than the British?

• The British protected India from foreign invaders like the Mongols.