India and Pakistan quiz

Where did Gandhi study law?

London, England Oxford

Why did Gandhi return to India

to protest british rule

Satyagraha

the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms

Spinning wheel

signifies self-resilience

economic protest

symbol of nonviolent protest

Gandhi was arrested by the British because

civil disobedience

Who was Gandhi assassinated by?

Hindu follower in 1948, was mad that Gandhi supported Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari

President of Pakistan

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

Kashmir region

region that is still today being fought over between the countries of India and Pakistain; in northern India

Nuclear concerns and global fears

both have nuclear power plants and that if they went to war, the nuclear power plants would destroy the area/world

Name of the colonial period and its significance

British raj, transforming India's political, economic, and social structures, introducing modern infrastructure (railways, telegraphs) and administration (legal systems, bureaucracy) but also causing economic exploitation, disrupting local industries, and deepening social divides

Positive effects of the British rule

third largest railroad network

modern roadnetwork

telephone

sanitation/public health improved

schools were founded

Negative effects of the British rule

Partition of India

India was separated into 2 countries Pakistan for Muslims and India for Hindus

Language of India

Hindi and English

Family structure of India

• Husband is the head of the household

• Wife works in the home, especially with food preparation

• Children are required to show respect to elders

Arranged marriages are common

Religions of India/Pakistan

Muslims and Hinduism

Himalayas

worlds highest mountain in the north

Gangetic Plain

lowland, northeastern India, farming, rich alluvial soil

Deccan Plateau

old eroded, central area with fertile grain fields

monsoons

stronlgy influnce climate

summer

air is pulled in from the oceans to give a wet, humid season.

winter

wind blows out from Asias interior, warm dry season

Main economic activity in India

agriculture, steel and tech

Cottage industries

a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person's home.

Major agricultural products in India

Mangoes, rice, wheat, tea, sugarcaneS and peanuts

Engineering and tech work workforce trends

Southern India has also attracted many tech companies

Most popular sport in India

cricket

Why is cricket important to India

introduced to them by the British when they were under its rule

Primary causes of pollution in india

burning of fossil fuels, increased industrialization, urbanization, lack of sewage treatment plants, poverty, lack of garbage removers

Future enviromental challenges

pollution, deforestation, and soil erosion

List three issues India and Pakistan are arguing over today:

A) region of Kashmir (final status)

B) nuclear proliferation

C) claims of terrorism on both sides

How many times have India and Pakistan attacked each other since 1948?

Four. In 1947, 1965, 1971, 1999

What is the current status of these two powers with each other (diplomatic, warfare, etc.)?

1) Relations have improved since the mid-2000s, but the Mumbai bombings put a damper on things.

2) Transportation routes have opened between the two.

3) Easing of travel restrictions for citizens and residents

4) Resumption of cricket matches

Who has the greater nuclear capability, India or Pakistan?

Pakistan 130 warheads