What was the primary goal of the British 'Divide and Rule' policy in India?

• Prevent nationalist cooperation.

• Exacerbate religious tensions.

• Maintain British control effectively.

Fill in the blank: The Muslim League was formed in response to the perceived need for ___ among Muslims after the British portrayed the 1857 revolt as a Hindu-dominated uprising.

True or False: The British portrayed both Hindus and Muslims as equally responsible for the 1857 revolt against their rule.

False

British viewed Hindus as primary instigators.

• Focused blame on Hindu leaders.

• Muslims felt politically marginalized.

• Influenced future communal tensions.

Riddle: I was a prominent educator who initially believed in unity, but later stressed differences between two communities. Who am I?

Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Short Answer: How did the British education policy contribute to the growing divide between Hindus and Muslims?

British policy deepened Hindu-Muslim divide.

• Promoted separate education systems.

• Fostered religious tensions among communities.

• Distorted historical perceptions of rulers.

What was the primary objective of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College established by Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan?

To promote education among Muslims and foster a sense of loyalty towards British rule.

Fill in the blank: The founding of the United Indian Patriotic Association by Sir Sayyid in 1888 aimed to oppose the ___ to prevent Hindu dominance over Muslims.

True or False: James Mill's division of Indian history into Hindu, Muslim, and British periods contributed to a unified understanding of India's past.

What were the key demands presented by the Muslim delegation to Viceroy Minto in 1906?

• Political representation for Muslims.

• Separate electorates for Muslims.

• State aid for Muslim universities.

What were the three main aims of the Muslim League?

• Foster British loyalty in Muslims.

• Advance political rights for Muslims.

• Prevent hostility with other communities.

Fill in the blank: The younger generation of Muslims grew discontent with the older generation's loyalty to the ___

What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact signed in 1916?

What theory did Jinnah articulate in 1940 that emphasized the division between Hindus and Muslims in India?

Fill in the blank: The demand for the creation of a separate state of Pakistan was made by the Muslim League in ___