Chapter 20 Section 2 Questions
Why did many Hindus and Muslims migrate during the partition of India?
They felt like they'd be discriminated against in the other country
What were the three waves that brought Islam to India?
traders, Muslim kingdoms, and invaders
In what ways did Asoka's rule affect the region?
Asoka was very tolerant of religion
How did Britain gain control over much of South Asia?
The company took over
How did the Aryans influence the culture of South Asia?
They created the caste system
What are the two basic principals of Hinduism?
(1) A spirit is in all living things (2) The human soul is eternal
Which group was sent to South Asia by the British to act as trading agent in the region?
East India Company
In what ways was Aurangzeb different from Akbar and Shah Jahan?
He ended religious tolerance.
Who was Siddharth Gutama?
He was a man who taught that all suffering is caused by desire; founder of Buddhism; Buddha
Why did Alexander the Great's army fail to conquer all of South Asia?
His army was tired and his soldiers forced him to head home
What information supports the idea that Akbar was a wise and tolerant ruler?
In included Hindus in his army and government and protected other religions
How did the colony of India serve the economic needs of Britain?
Instead of exporting cloth and other finished goods; India became a market fro these goods
Who was the first prime minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Over what did Pakistan and India go to war in 1947 and 1965?
Kashmir
What effects did the partition o fIndia have on South Asia?
Muslims moved to Pakistan Hindus moved to India
Why does the potential for war between Pakistan and India cause concern today?
Nuclear war threat
What two countries were formed by the partition of India?
Pakistan and India
What present-day countries were formed out of British India?
Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh
How did Gandhi seek to force the British out of India?
Peaceful protests
Which European countries had trading ports in South Asia?
Portugal, Netherlands, Britain, and France
Followers of what religion live in the northern Indian region called the Punjab?
Sikhism
Under the caste system, what groups were most privileged and powerful?
The Brahman (priests and teachers)
How did the Indus Valley serve as a cultural hearth?
The Indus Valley products, good, and ideas reached people in less advanced areas
