WorksheetsIndia and Pakistan
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who led India's fight for independence from the British?
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Mohandas Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Mao Zedong
What event inspired Mohandas Gandhi to quit his job and become the leader of India's independence movement?
Sepoy Rebeellion
Boxer Rebellion
LA Riots
Amritsar Massacre
In what year did India and Pakistan become independent countries?
1856
1919
1947
1971
What is meant by the "partition" of India in 1947?
the creation of Hindu and Muslim legislatures inside of India
the establishment of African colonies controlled by an independent India
the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Hindu-dominated Union of India
the creation of British-controlled cities along the coast in an independent Indian republic
The tension involving the partition revolves around religious differences in the region: most of the population of India are
Muslim
Hindu
Buddhist
Christian
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country is _______________________
Partition
Nationalism
Satyagraha
Apartheid
Indians had to pay heavy taxes, faced discrimination, were put in jail, beaten, or killed for protesting. This produced feelings of
Resentment
Relief
Devotion
Justice
Which event happened after India's independence and partitioning?
Genocide and widespread violence between Muslims and Hindus
Textile workers strike
Indians fought in WWI
The Muslim League was formed
India achieved its independence from what country?
China
Pakistan
Great Britain
Bangladesh
Choose all of the items that are MOST associated with the Indian Independence Movement.
Salt March
British Raj
Indira Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi
Mughal Empire
Who was the first president of All India Muslim League?
Quaid e Azam
Sultan Muhammad Shah Agha Khan
Allama Iqbal
When All India Muslim League was formed?
1906
1907
1911
Which Muslim leader presented the vision of a separate homeland in Allahabad session of All India Muslim League?
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Allama Iqbal
Quaid e Azam
What was the main reason for the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947?
Religious differences between Hindus and Muslims
Economic disparities between regions
Colonial administrative convenience
Geographical barriers
Which river is a major water source shared by both India and Pakistan, often leading to disputes?
Ganges
Indus
Brahmaputra
Yamuna
