Colonial Legacies and Independence Quiz

What was the main reason for the British granting independence to India in 1947?

• The end of World War II

• The Quit India Movement

• Economic pressures

• The Salt March

Who was the last Viceroy of India?

• Lord Curzon

• Lord Mountbatten

• Lord Wavell

• Lord Linlithgow

Which two countries were formed as a result of the Partition of India in 1947?

• India and Bangladesh

• India and Pakistan

• India and Sri Lanka

• India and Nepal

What was the main reason for the Partition of India?

• Economic differences

• Religious differences

• Language differences

• Cultural differences

Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the time of independence?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Subhas Chandra Bose

Which year did the British begin colonising Australia?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1800

• 1820

Who was the first Governor of New South Wales?

• Arthur Phillip

• James Cook

• William Bligh

• Lachlan Macquarie

What was the primary reason for British colonisation of Australia?

• Gold mining

• Establishing a penal colony

• Trade expansion

• Agricultural development

Which indigenous group was most affected by British colonisation in Australia?

• Maori

• Aboriginal Australians

• Torres Strait Islanders

• Inuit

What is one major legacy of British rule in Australia?

• The English language

• The metric system

• The French language

• The Spanish language