Land policy and resettlement
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
In 3–4 sentences write why the resettlement policy caused discontent among local people.
Fertile lands went to newcomers, who received privileges, and separate settlements appeared in cities. (Free answer.)
2
On average how many families settled per year between 1875 and 1890 (1300 : 15)? Round to a whole number.
About 87 families.
3
What is waqf and what was its income spent on? Give examples.
Property assigned to religious institutions; income paid for repairs of schools, madrasas and mosques, staff support, books and carpets.
4
What consequences could the new-city and old-city division have in everyday life? Give your view.
The groups may have lived apart, with different levels of services and amenities. (Free answer.)