chapter 1 india Flashcards
What is the name of societal ranking system
The Caste System
What are the names of provinces ruled by Indians
Princely states
Who was at the top of the Caste system
Brahmin
Who was at the bottom of the Caste system
Untouchables
What religion was caste system based off of
Hinduism
What is the largest minority religion in India
Islam
What year was the first meeting of the Indian national congress
1885
Who was the first Indian leader to advocate for independence
Bal Tilak
What year was Indian Councils Act
1909
How many Indian representatives sat at the viceroy’s executive council
60
Who was in charge of India but remained in Britain
Secretary of state for India
Who rules in India
Viceroy
What were Indian people’s reactions to fighting in world war one
they were happy to help britain in the war effort
how many indian soliders were sent to war to fight for britain
827,000
how many indian soliders died at war
60,000
