What was the suggested effect of Bengal famine on British rule in India?

It increased support for nationalist cause

After World War 1, Indian soldiers who had fought for Britain

felt cheated by the authorities

India was referred to the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Empire because:

India was Britain's most valuable territory

division of India into two separate states of India and Pakistan

How did the Sepoy Rebellion benefit independence?

It was the first attempt to shake off British rule

What were the causes of the Bengal Famine?

British 'scorched earth' war strategy

Hand-made, traditional Indian clothing

Why is India fighting Pakistan?

Because they both want to own Kashmir

A powerful nation takes control of economy/government of a weaker nation

What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

Because Britain used pig and cow fats to grease their guns.

What was the Salt March about?

A march to protest buying salt from the English

Imperialism was motivated by

Both political and economic issues

Which of the following was an effect of the partition of India?

Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.

Gandhi + khadi? What's the connection?

He wore it to symbolize Indian independence

What is civil disobedience?

refusal to obey laws of a government without resorting to physical violence

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1
What was the suggested effect of Bengal famine on British rule in India?
It increased support for nationalist cause
Bengal Famine caused the British to realise they should leave India
It led to Churchill's resignation
It made Indians content due to British governmental aid
2
After World War 1, Indian soldiers who had fought for Britain
stayed in Europe to work
were given medals as a reward
visited Buckingham Palace
felt cheated by the authorities
3
The main targets of honor killings are...
Old people
Women
Children
People with disabilities
4
What is the population of India?
70 million
1.3 billion
3 billion
2 billion
5
Muhammad Ali Jinnah supported which of the following?
Unification of Indian Hindus and Muslims
Military Invasion of the Indian Capital
The Creation of Pakistan
Protection of Hindus from the Muslim Minority
6
Why did India partition into India and Pakistan?
Religious Differences
Natural Resources
British Control
Corrupt Leaders
7
When did India get its independence?
August 15, 1947
August 15, 1939
August 15, 1991
August 15, 1919
8
India was referred to the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Empire because:
the sepoys/Indians were 'model' subjects
It was located in the 'middle' of the British Empire
it provided a valuable supply of diamonds, rubies, gold
India was Britain's most valuable territory
9
Partition of India
created a large wall on the boarder of India
division of India into two separate states of India and Pakistan
division of India into two separate states of Bangladesh and Pakistan
None of the above.
10
What did the British use to force China to trade with them?
Tobacco
Gold
Opium
Silk
11
Relocation in India led to
Improvement in Indian industry
Gandhi convincing Hindus to treat minorities better
Pakistan being reabsorbed into India
1 million civilians dying
12
How did the Sepoy Rebellion benefit independence?
They took control of Britain
It was the first attempt to shake off British rule
They kill all of the Indians
The East Tea Company was bought back by Indians
13
Kashmir is a mountainous region located primarily between which two countries?
China and India.
India and Bangladesh.
Pakistan and India.
Pakistan and China.
14
What were the causes of the Bengal Famine?
British 'scorched earth' war strategy
The lack of adequate supplies from Japan
Poor harvest in 1943
Disputes between rationing amongst Muslims and Hindus
15
Who was the Father of India?
Mahatma Ghandi.
Emperor Meiji.
Cecil B. Rhodes.
Otto Von Bismark.
16
The British ban on Indian cotton resulted in what for India?
Destruction
Deindustrialization
Depopulation
Demodernization
17
What drug was being grown in Northern India being sponsored by the British East Indian Company who shipped it to China?
Cocaine
Opium
Tobacco
LSD
18
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
France and the Colonists
France and Britain
French and Indians
France and Spain
19
Which country was the British East India Company buying its tea from?
America
Britain
China
Japan
20
An effect of independence of India was
Mass movement of millions of Hindus and Muslims across the border
partition of India into two states -India and Pakistan
Sectarian violence (violence between religious groups)
All of these were effects
21
Khadi is
A goddess
Hand-made, traditional Indian clothing
A pilgrimage site
A Hindu festival
22
In British India, Voters could only vote for candidates within their
religion
state
tax bracket
ethnicity
23
India is on the continent of ____________.
Asia
Europe
Mars
North America
24
what did east pakistan become in 1971?
bangladesh
pakistan
india
jerusalem
25
Who was Winston Churchill ?
The prime minister of France
Great Britan's prime minister
The king of France
Great Britain's king
26
Pakistan was created as a result of -
mandate by the United Nations
religious conflict with India
economic depression in India
revolt against imperialist France
27
India is a nuclear power?
False
True
28
Why is India fighting Pakistan?
Because Pakistan assassinated India's president
Because they both want to own Kashmir
Because they hate each others government
Because they hate each other
29
Imperialism is
When a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
A powerful nation takes control of economy/government of a weaker nation
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What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
Mahatma Ghandi Fighting for freedom.
Because Britain started a more direct control of India.
Because Britain used pig and cow fats to grease their guns.
Sepoys wanted more pay because Britain taxed them too much.
31
What was the Salt March about?
A march to the salt mines to show support for Great Britain
A march to raise awareness for the use of salt to preserve meat
A march to protest buying salt from the English
A march to protest the use of salt
32
Imperialism was motivated by
Political issues (gaining power)
Both political and economic issues
Religious expansion
Economical issues (getting resources)
33
Indian soldiers hired by the British East India Company.
militia
sepoys
rebels
viceroys
34
When did India become a British colony?
1919
1757
1947
1858
35
Where is Pakistan on this map?
B
C
D
A
36
Which of the following represents Sri Lanka?
E
C
B
A
37
Which of the following was an effect of the partition of India?
It settled disputes over the region known as Kashmir.
It allowed most people of India to remain in their homes.
Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.
It allowed Hindus and Muslims to live together in peace.
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Gandhi + khadi? What's the connection?
He used it to make salt
He wore it to symbolize Indian independence
He encouraged everyone to eat it
He had no fashion sense
39
Key Battle of the French and Indian War for India was the
Battle of Clive
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Plessey
Battle of Bengal
40
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the leader of
The Indian National Congress
The Indian Muslim League
The Partition
The Salt March
41
Churchill blamed the Indians for the Bengal Famine
True
False
42
What is civil disobedience?
Neither answer is correct.
refusal to obey laws of a government without resorting to physical violence
refusal to obey laws of a government using physical violence
Both answers are correct.
43
Which country on this map was a part of Pakistan before gaining its independence?
4
1
3
2
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Which country on this map was part of East Pakistan before gaining it's independence in 1971?
2
1
3
4

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