Kashmir Conflict

Which detail in the article does the map help clarify?

• “But that fragile situation shattered in August.”

• “Protests erupted and repeatedly descended into violence.”

• “No one disputes that Kashmir needs to change.”

• “‘Kashmir serves as a buffer state to these two rivals, Pakistan and China.’”

The author says that the period immediately after the 1947 partition of India was filled with chaos. Which detail in the text supports that characterization?

• “For decades, an uneasy stalemate has prevailed.”

• “Shortly after independence, Pakistani militants invaded Kashmir.”

• “That plays well with Modi’s supporters.”

• “[Kashmir] has a strategic and geopolitical importance to India.”

The author says that Kashmir’s “economy is in ruins.” The author means that Kashmir’s economy is ___.

• slowly improving

• doing very poorly

• controlled by India

• dependent on tourism of ancient sites

At first, Kashmir tried to remain independent. However, when some Muslims rebelled, the Hindu prince in control of Kashmir asked this nation for help.

• China

• England

• India

• Pakistan

A U.N. ceasefire eventually left Kashmir divided between,

• Bangladesh and Nepal

• India and Bangladesh

• India and Pakistan

• Pakistan and Bangladesh

To determine the fate of Kashmir, Pakistan wants a popular vote, or for the people of Kashmir to decide their future. This popular vote is known as a,

• caucus

• gerrymandering

• open primary

• plebiscite

In 1947, the partition of these two South Asia nations has led to terrible violence and left a legacy of "bitterness and distrust."

• India and Pakistan

• Nepal and Bhutan

• Pakistan and Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka and Nepal

Which event marked the beginning of the Kashmir conflict in 1947?

• A) The signing of the Treaty of Amritsar

• B) The invasion by Pakistani militants

• C) The independence of Bangladesh

• D) The annexation by China

What was the primary reason for the Hindu prince of Kashmir seeking help from India in 1947?

• A) Economic collapse

• B) Rebellion by some Muslims

• C) Natural disaster

• D) Diplomatic pressure from the UN

Which two countries are primarily involved in the Kashmir conflict?

• A) India and China

• B) Pakistan and Bangladesh

• C) India and Pakistan

• D) Nepal and Bhutan