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1
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What is the primary learning outcome regarding ethnicities and nationalities?

A

Describe how ethnicities can be divided among more than one nationality.

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2
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What two countries were created from the partition of British India in 1947?

A

India and Pakistan

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What were the two noncontiguous areas that comprised Pakistan?

A

West Pakistan and East Pakistan

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4
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What independent state emerged from East Pakistan in 1971?

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Bangladesh

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5
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What was the primary basis for the separation of West and East Pakistan from India?

A

Ethnicity and religion

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Which religion predominates in India following the partition?

A

Hinduism

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7
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Which religion predominates in Pakistan?

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Islam

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What was the estimated number of people who migrated due to the partition of South Asia?

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Approximately 17 million

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How many Muslims migrated from India to West Pakistan?

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About 6 million

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10
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Approximately how many Hindus migrated from East Pakistan to India?

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3.5 million

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What was the fate of some Hindus in Pakistan and Muslims in India during the migration?

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They were killed by people from the rival religion.

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12
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What ongoing dispute exists between India and Pakistan?

A

The location of the boundary in the Kashmir region

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13
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What term describes the division of control in Kashmir since 1972?

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Line of control

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14
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What is the religious demographic of Kashmir?

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Muslims comprise a majority in both portions.

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15
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What do Muslims in Kashmir seek regarding their future?

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Reunification with Pakistan or independence

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16
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What significant ethnic group in India has sought independence or greater control over Punjab?

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Sikhs

17
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What percentage of India’s total population do Sikhs represent?

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2 percent

18
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What is the name of the Indian state where Sikhs are a majority?

A

Punjab

19
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True or False: The partition of British India was based solely on geographical boundaries.

A

False

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The partition resulted in the forced migration of approximately _______ people.

A

17 million

21
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What was Mahatma Gandhi’s role during the partition?

A

Advocate of nonviolence and reconciliation

22
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What was one of the consequences of the partition for the newly formed nations?

A

Massive migration and violence

23
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Which two religious groups were primarily involved in the conflict during the partition?

A

Hindus and Muslims

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