The Rise of Imperialism and Colonialism – Flashcards

Which of the following would Gandhi most likely embrace as a means of change? Participating in a hunger strike Attending a protest rally Not stopping at red lights Using tear gas

Which are symbolic representations on statues of Buddha? Long earlobes, an enlarged belly, a bump on head A bump on head, long earlobes, heavy-lidded eyes Short earlobes, a long neck, a bump on head A bump on head, an enlarged belly, short earlobes

If Hindu troops won a major battle against their enemies, whom would they praise for his guidance? Brahma Buddha Shiva Vishnu

Why did Indians gather in Amritsar in 1919? To attend a rally celebrating Gandhi's accomplishments To demand a recount of a recent election's votes To perform a mass act of civil disobedience To protest British laws and policies

Why did India's desire for independence increase following World War II? It decided it had lived under British rule long enough. It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence. It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed. It realized it could succeed as an independent country.

Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition? West Pakistan and India India and Burma West Pakistan and East Pakistan India and East Pakistan

In which spiritual concept do most Hindus believe? Four Noble Truths Eight-fold path Reincarnation Caste

What does this map of British India in 1860 show? Provinces ruled by East India Company and trading states Provinces ruled by East India Company and manufacturing states Provinces ruled by the British raj and states controlled by Indian monarchs Provinces ruled by sepoys and states controlled by Mughal empire

What was one change established by the British raj in India? The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits. The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers. The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country. The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.

Buddhism originated during which empire? Aryan Indus Gupta Mauryan

The British East India Company had taken over India by the 1550s. the 1650s the 1750s. the 1850s.