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World Cultures 6.0 Chapter 12 South Asia Section 4 Geopolitical Framework
Guided Reading Questions Sect. 4 – Independence & Partition and Ethnic Conflicts
1. “Many leaders, including Mohandas Gandhi – the father figure of Indian independence –
favored a unified state that would encompass all British territories in mainland South Asia”.
Why did Muslim leaders oppose the idea of a unified state? What were their plans for after
independence?
2. After India’s independence in 1947 the region was divided into two countries: India and
Pakistan. Provide 2 examples as to why this partition was such a horrific event.
3. List and explain 3 examples of the troubles Pakistan has faced from the two-part country
partition plan.
4. Define federal state. How has this model of government proven difficult for India?
5. Describe the three different regions of geopolitical and ethnic tensions within South Asia. What
are the roots of these conflicts? Who is involved in the conflict today?
 Kashmir –
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Punjab –
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Northeast Fringe –
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Sri Lanka -
Name _____________________________ Period ___________________ Date ____________________
World Cultures 6.0 Chapter 12 South Asia Section 4 Geopolitical Framework
Guided Reading Questions Sect. 4 – Independence & Partition and Ethnic Conflicts