Gandhi, India's History, and Government review
In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?
1947
What was Gandhi's philosophy?
He believed in nonviolence and equality for all
How did Gandhi promote nationalism in India?
He did this by doing civil disobedience
What were some of the methods Gandhi incorporated?
He practiced civil disobedience, but he specifically he boycotted British-made goods, refusing to attend second-class schools, and refusing to pay unfair taxes
What are some ways Gandhi changed Indian social structure?
He protested for equality for everyone including the women and the untouchables. (He got rid of the caste system)
Who was Gandhi?
He was a man that helped get India's independence through civil disobedience. He is also considered the father of the nation.
What is the difference in how leaders are chosen in presidential and parliamentary democracies?
In a presidential democracy, people directly elect the leader. In a parliamentary democracy the people elect the legislature, and the legislature chooses the leader.
After Partition, where did the Hindus live?
India
What country is the world's largest democracy?
India
When did the Indian National Congress begin?
It began in 1885
When did Indian nationalism begin?
It began in the 1800's
What was the Indian National Congress?
It was a group formed to gain independence. This group was attracted to Indian Hindus.
After Partition, where did the Muslims live?
Pakistan
Why did Indian nationalism begin?
People became more upset that they were part of the British colonial empire, and they were treated like second-class citizens in their own country.
What is the leader of a Presidential democracy called?
President
What is the leader of a Parliamentary democracy called?
Prime Minister
To what does the India Independence Movement refer?
The movement formed in 1857 until 1947 when India tried to gain their independence
What is civil disobedience?
The nonviolent refusal to obey an unfair law.
How are the religious leaders involved in India?
The religious leaders are not involved in the government.
After India gained independence, why did Muslims and Hindus fight?
They fought about who would gain power over the country.
What is nationalism?
the belief that people should be loyal to those with whom they share common history and customs
What does partition mean?
to divide up
