SS World History - Unit 25: The Decolonization of India

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The Decolonization of India

Unit Overview

Following World War II, the British crown granted full independence to the Hindu and Muslim populations of India. Although both groups anticipated this action, conflicts developed over the guiding principles of the new state. The Muslims won their bid for a separation from India with its Hindu majority and formed two countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This did not, however, resolve the problems among Muslims, Hindus and other religious sects. Let’s see how it all happened.

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Section A Questions

Use the information from the video to answer the following questions:

1) Which of the following was an Indian revolutionary who led his country in the fight for freedom from British rule:

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Kashmir

C) Ceylon

D) Indira Gandhi

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2) What did most Afro- Eurasian decolonization have in common? Check all that apply.

A) It happened during World War II
B) Had to choose between capitalist or socialist influences
C) Transitioning to democracy was fairly simple
D) They were violent

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Which things was Gandhi known for? Check all that apply.

A) Using non-violence tactics
B) Working to improve women's rights
C) Advocating a unified Indian independence
D) A form of civil disobedience

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4) What modern countries now makeup what was once Britain's Indian colony? Check all that apply.

A) Pakistan
B) India
C) Nepal
D) Bangladesh

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Section B Questions

Use the information found in Pressure for Independence to answer the following questions:

5) Which of the following was not true of the Indian National Congress Party:

A) It reflected both traditional Indian values and Western thought.

B) It promoted nationalism and democracy.

C) It worked through nonviolence and civil disobedience.

D) It supported India’s centuries-old caste system.

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6) The Salt Laws made it illegal for Indians to do all but which of the following:

A) Produce salt

B) Eat salt

C) Sell salt

D) Collect salt

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7) About how many Indian protesters were jailed as a result of their involvement in the Salt March?

A) 8

B) 80

C) 800

D) 80,000

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8) After newspaper accounts of the protests in India were published around the world, the British granted Indians some self-government but not full independence.

True

False

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9) What were the two main goals of the Muslim League?

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10) How did Mahatma Gandhi and his followers believe that a separate Muslim state would affect the relationship between Hindus and Muslims?

A) It would decrease the hostility between Muslims and Hindus.

B) It would increase the hostility between Muslims and Hindus.

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11) The partition of India was a direct result of which of the following:

A) Some Indians wanted to remain within the British Empire.

B) Muslims did not want to be dominated by a Hindu majority.

C) The Congress Party feared it was losing political power.

D) The Muslim League failed to protect the civil rights of its members.

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Section C Questions

Use the information found in Pakistan and Bangladesh to answer the following questions:

12) What happened as a result of the formation of the independent countries of India and Pakistan? Choose three.

A) Five million people became refugees.
B) A compromise ended the violence between the two countries.
C) An estimated 100,000 were killed.
D) Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated.
E) India invaded Pakistan.

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13) East Pakistan and West Pakistan differed in all but which of the following:

A) Language

B) Ethnic background

C) Religious affiliation

D) Culture

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14) Following the division of India and Pakistan, population and political power was equally divided between East Pakistan and West Pakistan.

True

False

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15) Which of the following was not true of Bangladesh:

A) The new country established a stable government.

B) It was one of the world’s most densely populated countries.

C) The Bengalis demanded its formation.

D) The nation had a very low standard of living.

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Section D Questions

Use the information in India's Political and Religious Divisions to answer the following questions:

16) List three religious groups other than Muslims and Hindus that were present in India.

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17) What major goals did Jawaharla Nehru, India's first prime minister, work to accomplish? Choose two.

A) To force other religions to accept Hinduism
B) To become a dictator
C) To modernize India
D) To discourage women from participating in politics
E) To promote social justice

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18) India's government used the federal system to cope with which of the following:

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19) Members of the Congress Party backed Indira Gandhi for prime minister because they believed that she would be easy to control.

True

False

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20) India's relationship with Pakistan improved under Indira Gandhi's leadership.

True

False

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21) Which of the following best defines the reason for the occupation of the Golden Temple in Punjab:

A) A show of military force by the Indian military

B) A power by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

C) An attempt to gain support for Punjab independence

D) An affirmation of the power of the Congress Party

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22) The attempt by India’s Congress Party to separate government and religion is similar to which of the following principles of American government:

A) The division of power among state, federal and local governments.

B) The separation of power among the legislative, judicial and executive branches.

C) The guarantee of freedom of speech and freedom of religion

D) The division of church and state

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23) By 2001, both Pakistan and India had engaged in a military escalation and had tested nuclear weapons

True

False

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24) The Sri Lankans were traditionally which of the following in respect to religion:

A) Buddhists

B) Muslims

C) Hindus

D) Sikhs

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25) How did the Indian government respond to the uprising led by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam?

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Section E Questions

Use the information in The Challenge of an Increasing Population to answer the following questions:

26) India's growing population has made it difficult to improve which of the following:

A) Equal rights for all citizens

B) The country's standard of living

C) Weapons and military equipment

D) Technology and infrastructure

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27) Which of the following is true concerning India's agricultural output:

A) Agricultural production exceeds demand.

B) Demand exceeds agricultural production.

C) Agricultural production equals demand.

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28) Dependence on which of the following imports is the most harmful to the Indian economy:

A) Cars and trucks

B) Natural gas

C) Steel

D) Oil

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29) Which of the following would be the most likely to oppose mandatory sterilization as way to resolve the issues created by India's increasing population:

A) People living in rural areas

B) People living in metropolitan areas

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30) Choose one of the following activities below and complete a time log.

1. Gandhi's Philosophy Poster

Create a poster that highlights Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience.
Include key quotes from Gandhi, a brief description of his principles, and how they were applied during the Salt March.
Use drawings or symbols that represent peace and unity.

2. Cause and Effect Chart

Create a cause-and effect chart that outlines major events leading to Indian independence (e.g., the Salt March, the formation of the Muslim League, partition of India).
For each event, list one cause and one effect.
Use 1-2 sentences for each cause and effect.

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