Our Modern World - Modern India Flashcards
How did British have an impact on India?
Beginning in 1858, the British Empire colonized and ruled over much of South Asia.
Who called for India’s Independence?
Mohandas Gandhi.
What did the British do that made the natives hate them?
controlled the area, exploited its natural resources, and treated the Indians as inferior.
Who is Mohandas Gandhi?
He helped fight for Indias independence
Assassinated by hindu Extremists
As British rule ended in 1947, India was religiously divided between…
Muslim, and Hindus
India created two new countries known as …
India
Pakistan
What religion was India for?
Hindus
What religion was Pakistan for?
Muslims
What was Pakistan divided into?
East Pakistan and West Pakistan
Who declared independence and became Bangladesh?
East Pakistan
What has happened since India’s independence?
Population increased GREATLY
What are some troubles that come with overpopulation in India?
- Very OVERCROWDED
- Cities in India were not built to cope with this population size
- Growing Demand for water, sanitation, electricity, jobs, and transportation.
- POVERTY
Because of the overpopulation, what has happened to the environment?
Pollution.
- Comes from the burning of gas, and dust storms, or forest fires.
Lack of Clean Water
- people practice open defecation
To help alleviate these issues of poverty & disease, many people have tried to offer humanitarian support for India
One of the most famous examples was…
MOTHER TERESA
- A Catholic nun who lived in the slums of Calcutta, India to help the poor, sick, and dying people of India.
She is remembered as one of the greatest humanitarians ever.
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