World History - India Partition Questions
When was the idea of a separate homeland for Muslims first introduced?
1930's
What country emerged from Pakistan?
Bangladesh
Specific example of country facing problems and how to fix it
China faces pollution and human rights issues but their 13th 5 year plan is working to fix that. (Along with many other problems)
Who is Nehru?
First prime minister of India
Who is Jinnah?
Founder of Pakistan
Why does Jinnah support the creation of a separate state for Muslims?
Hindus and Muslims belong to two separate religious philosophies, social customs, and literature. Having their own state would allow them to be independent and no longer be the minority.
Why might some blame the British for violence that resulted from Partition?
In March 1947 the British government sent Louis Mountbatten to India to determine a plan for transferring power to Indians before June 1948. This resulted in 15 million migrations, and between 300,000 to 1 million refugees losing their lives.
What role did Jinnah play in the decision to split India?
Jinnah was the only one stopping India from splitting.
Who was one of the biggest proponents of a separate Muslim state?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Why did some Muslim leaders want a separate Muslim state? What worried them about a untied India?
Muslim leaders worried Muslims would be a permanent minority in a fully independent India. A separate state would allow the, to be the majority.
What problems are countries facing today
Pollution, Human Rights, Education, Disease, Population, etc.
Who is Mountbatten?
The last British leader of India
Why does Nehru oppose the creation of a separate state for Muslims?
The two religions were spread out all over the country, the new country (Pakistan) would have severe economic problems, India is stronger as a whole, and groups like the Sikhs are denied freedom or split up unfairly.
