7th grade SE Asia History - India Independence

What is nationalism?

• The concept that people should be loyal and respectful to those with whom they share a common heritage or territory
• The belief that one's own country is superior to others
• The idea that people should be free to govern themselves
• The practice of using violence to achieve political goals

What was the British rule over India called?

• The British Dominion
• The British Empire
• The British Raj
• The British Colony

What were some of the issues faced by Indians under British control?

• Access to education and healthcare
• Freedom of speech and expression
• Discrimination and unfair treatment
• Equal rights and opportunities

What was the Amritsar massacre?

• A mass slaughter of over 400 Indians by the British
• A military victory for the Indian National Congress
• A treaty signed between India and Britain
• A peaceful protest led by Mohandas Gandhi

What nonviolent strategies did Mohandas Gandhi use in his fight against the British?

• Propaganda and misinformation
• Military force and guerrilla warfare
• Violent protests and attacks
• Boycotts and hunger strikes

What led to India's independence from Britain in 1947?

• A violent revolution led by Mohandas Gandhi
• A military victory by the Indian National Congress
• A treaty signed between India and Britain
• A combination of factors, including nonviolent protests and political pressure

What was the main issue faced by Indians under British control?

• Discrimination and unfair treatment
• Lack of access to education and healthcare
• Lack of political representation
• Lack of economic opportunities

What was the role of Mohandas Gandhi in the Indian independence movement?

• He led a violent revolution against the British
• He promoted British interests in India
• He negotiated a treaty with the British for India's independence
• He led nonviolent protests and used passive resistance to fight against the British

What was the Amritsar massacre a result of?

• A peaceful protest against British rule
• A terrorist attack by Indian nationalists
• A misunderstanding between the British and Indians
• A violent uprising against the British

What did the Indians want to show the rest of the world?

• How much they loved British rule
• How unfair and unjust the British control was on the Indians
• How much they wanted to be a part of the British Empire
• How much they wanted to be a British colony