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Partition of India

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the word to the definition. Definition: exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one

a)

Displaced

b)

partition

c)

Parliament

d)

Colonialism

2.

Who is responsible for forcing India into colonialism?

a)

the British

b)

the East India Company

c)

Ghandi

d)

Pakistan

3.

Match the word to the definition. Definition: a legislative assembly in certain countries

a)

Displaced

b)

partition

c)

Parliament

d)

Colonialism

4.

Match the word to the definition. Definition: separation by the creation of a boundary that divides

a)

Displaced

b)

partition

c)

Parliament

d)

Colonialism

5.
During the partition of India, which religious group fled to Pakistan?
a)
Hindus
b)
Muslims 
c)
Christians
d)
Catholics 
6.
During the Partition of India, which religious group fled to India?
a)
Christians
b)
Sikhs
c)
Jews
d)
Hindus
7.
Which Western country controlled India up until its' independence in 1947?
a)
France
b)
the United States
c)
Great Britain
d)
Germany
8.
What was the goal of the Indian National Congress, or INC?
a)
Help India gain its' independence from Great Britain
b)
Create separation between Hindus and Muslims
c)
Create a socialist economy
d)
Establish Bangladesh 
9.
Civil Disobedience is best described as 
a)
Refusal to obey unjust laws 
b)
VIolence during wartime
c)
Armed protest to colonial rule
d)
Actions against Palestinians
10.
One reason India gained its' independence from Great Britain in 1947 was that
a)
Great Britain was defeated after WWII
b)
The Treaty of Versailles required Britain to give up land
c)
Britain did not have the funds after WWII
d)
India had supported the Axis powers during WWII
11.
Which statement best explains why India was partitioned in 1947?
a)
The British feared a united India
b)
One region wanted to remain under British control
c)
Religious differences led to political division
d)
Communist supporters wanted a separate state
12.

Which event in the history of the Indian subcontinent occurred last?

a)

Salt March

b)

Amritsar Massacre

c)

creation of Pakistan

d)

Sepoy Rebellion

13.

During the Indian independence movement, many Muslims in India demanded a separate state in Pakistan to

a)

remain under British control

b)

prevent future invasions from Afghanistan and China

c)

address concerns about their status as a religious minority

d)

protect the sacred rivers, the Indus and the Ganges

14.
One of the major problems with the Partition of Pakistan was...
a)
China control of Northern India
b)
Forced migration of people of different religions caused bitter feelings and anger
c)
Jinnah would still be a ruler of India from Pakistan
d)
None of the above
15.

Mahatma Gandhi was known for using what type of political action to achieve his goals?

a)

passive aggression

b)

guerrilla warfare

c)

changing the way people voted

d)

non-violent resistance

e)

mis-information and propaganda