Indian Independence Movement

Which imperialist nation controlled India from 1858 to 1947?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• England

What was the revolt against the British East India Company that failed and resulted in India becoming a colony of the British Empire?

• Boxer Rebellion

• Amritsar Massacre

• Sepoy Rebellion

• Lahore Resolution

How did British rule improve India?

• The British brought railway, transport and communication systems to unite the region.

• The British helped prevent many famines during the 19th century with modern farming methods.

• India's economy thrived and produced more goods than the British?

• The British protected India from foreign invaders like the Mongols.

Who was the leader of the Indian Independence Movement?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Jawarhalal Nehru

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to...

• Begin a cycle of armed revolution.

• draw attention to critical issues.

• increase the strength of the military.

• resist the power of religious leaders.

In the 1940s, the leadership of the Indian National Congress and the leadership of the Muslim League supported the goal of...

• helping the British fight WWII

• removing British control from the subcontinent.

• abolishing caste distinctions and discrimination.

• establishing a unified government based on religious teachings.

One reason India gained it independence from Great Britain in 1947 was that...

• Great Britain was defeated in WWII.

• the Treaty of Versailles required Great Britain to give up its colonies.

• Great Britain did not have the resources to maintain an empire after WWII.

• India had supported the Axis Powers during WWII.

What was established by Indian nationalists in 1885 to fight for Indian self-rule?

• Indian Congress

• National Congress

• Indian Independence Congress

• Indian National Congress

What two methods did Gandhi use in his protests?

• Violent Revolution

• Civil Disobedience

• Passive Resistance

• Propaganda

What type of protests did Gandhi use in his fight for Indian independence?

• violent

• popular

• guerrilla

• non-violent