His ch-8 half quiz

What was the main idea of nationalism that emerged in India?

• India was meant only for the British rulers.
• India was for all its people, irrespective of class, caste, or creed.
• India was meant only for the educated elite.
• India was meant only for the wealthy.

Which political associations were formed in the 1870s and 1880s in India?

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, Indian Association, Madras Mahajan Sabha
• Indian National Congress, Muslim League, Arya Samaj
• British Parliament, Indian Council, Vernacular Press
• East India Company, Swadeshi Movement, Ilbert Bill

What does the term "sarvajanik" mean?

• Of or for all the people
• Of or for the British rulers
• Of or for the wealthy class
• Of or for the educated elite

What was the goal of the political associations formed in the 1870s?

• To support British rule in India
• To work for the goals of all people in India
• To promote regional interests
• To establish a separate state for Muslims

What was the Arms Act of 1878?

• It allowed Indians to possess arms.
• It disallowed Indians from possessing arms.
• It provided arms to British soldiers.
• It encouraged Indians to join the British army.

What was the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

• It promoted freedom of speech.
• It allowed the government to confiscate assets of newspapers.
• It encouraged the growth of Indian newspapers.
• It provided funds for Indian newspapers.

What was the Ilbert Bill of 1883?

• It allowed British judges to try Indians.
• It provided for the trial of British persons by Indians.
• It banned Indians from holding judicial positions.
• It allowed Indians to join the British army.

Why was the Ilbert Bill controversial?

• Because it favored Indian judges over British judges.
• Because it was opposed by white British officials.
• Because it banned Indians from holding public office.
• Because it promoted regionalism.

When was the Indian National Congress established?

• 1857
• 1885
• 1905
• 1919

Who were some of the early leaders of the Indian National Congress?

• Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose
• Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherozeshah Mehta, Badruddin Tyabji
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal
• A.O. Hume, Lord Curzon, General Dyer