lesson 1

Question 1

Explain why the Muslim League wanted Britain to create a sperate country called Pakistan to be formed from territory that included India

Answer 1

feared discrimination against the Muslim minority in a unified India

Question 2

Discuss the significance of Indirà Gandi

Answer 2

global influence + challenges traditional discrimination against women

Question 3

Explain why Bengalis declared independence and formed the nation of Bangladesh

Answer 3

resented East Pakistan’s governmental neglect

Question 4

List at least THREE facts about the nation of Malaysia

Answer 4

1. diverse population
2. home to many people of Chinese + Indian descent
3. Malaysia has more equal wealth distribution than most countries in the region

Question 5

Explain the impact the terrorists in Indonesia have had on the nation’s government

Answer 5

challenge Indonesia’s long tradition of religious tolerance