History - Indian and Kenyan Independence

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What year did India gain independence from British rule?
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1947
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Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress that played a crucial role in India's independence?
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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What was the partition of India?
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The division of British India into two separate states, India and Pakistan, in 1947.
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Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India for his role in the independence movement?
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Mahatma Gandhi
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What non-violent movement did Gandhi lead that was key to India gaining independence?
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The Salt March
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Which act formalized the independence and partition of India?
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The Indian Independence Act of 1947
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What led to the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya?
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The desire for land reforms and the end of colonial oppression by the British.
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When did Kenya achieve independence from British rule?
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1963
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Who was the first Prime Minister and later President of independent Kenya?
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Jomo Kenyatta
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What is the significance of December 12, 1963, in Kenyan history?
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Kenya declared its independence from British colonial rule.
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What was the main ethnic group involved in the Mau Mau Uprising?
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The Kikuyu people
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How did World War II impact the independence movements in colonies like India and Kenya?
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It weakened European powers and increased demands for self-rule among colonized nations.
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What was the significance of the Quit India Movement?
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A mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India initiated by the Indian National Congress in 1942.
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What role did the Kenya African Union play in the independence movement?
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It was a key political organization pushing for constitutional reforms and eventually independence.
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What legislation ended the British legal status of the Raj in India?
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The Government of India Act 1935 paved the way to independence.
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How were India and Pakistan geographically partitioned?
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India remained largely Hindu-majority, while Pakistan was created as a Muslim-majority nation.
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Which British policy contributed to the division and tension between Hindus and Muslims leading up to Indian independence?
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The divide and rule policy
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What event marked the official handover of power from British colonial rule to independent Kenya?
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The Jamhuri Day celebration on December 12, 1963.
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Who was an influential figure internationally supporting Kenyan independence?
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Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana
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What was the impact of the Lancaster House Conferences on Kenya?
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They laid the groundwork for Kenya's constitutional framework and eventual independence.
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