World Civ - Indian Independence

Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth? - A) Textiles were a major source of income for Britain. B) To encourage the self-sufficiency of his people. C) To increase India's ability to export goods. D) Gandhi wanted to increase national pride.

A) Textiles were a major source of income for Britain.

During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to ... ? - A) refuse to vote in elections. B) purchase only British goods. C) pay their taxes on time. D) boycott Gandhi's protests.

A) refuse to vote in elections.

Which of the following is the best example of civil disobedience? - A) refusing to pay taxes because you disapprove of how the money is being used by the government B) not paying for a shirt at the store because you feel it was a product of child labor C) driving through stop signs because you believe there are too many in your neighborhood D) protesting outside the local jail because you feel inmates are being treated unfairly

A) refusing to pay taxes because you disapprove of how the money is being used by the government

The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition was a result of ... ? - A) too many people trying to relocate at one time. B) a citizen-led protest of the partitioning. C) the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence. D) not enough land being given to Muslims.

A) too many people trying to relocate at one time.

Why was the Salt March a turning point in India's struggle for independence? - A) The British finally caved to Gandhi's protest strategies. B) A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience. C) Gandhi was jailed for his role, which put a stop to the quest for independence. D) The press refused to cover the story, so no one came to India's aid.

B) A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience.

Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century? - A) He led India to independence from Britain. B) He inspired other leaders to be non-violent. C) He showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs. D) He overthrew the British government in battle.

B) He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.

If the United States was to be partitioned in the same way India was, the partition would be based on ... ? - A) economic classes. B) religious groupings. C) social castes. D) occupational divisions.

B) religious groupings.

Indira Gandhi became India's first female prime minister because ... ? - A) her father named her as his successor. B) the people of India voted her in. C) she was next in line after her father's assassination. D) she was thought to be someone who could modernize India.

B) the people of India voted her in.

Who made the following statement regarding the partitioning of India? "Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . . " - A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah C) Jawarharlal Nehru D) Indira Gandhi

C) Jawarharlal Nehru

One of Jawaharlal Nehru's first duties as India's Prime Minister was to ... ? - A) end fighting between Muslims and Hindus. B) relocate the post-partition refugees. C) improve living standards for Indians. D) establish a state religion in India.

C) improve living standards for Indians.