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- 1. Multiple ChoiceNative Indians who served in the British East India Co. armyRajaViceroySepoy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Raj?The Raj is the name of the native Indians who served
in the British East India Co. army.The Raj is the name of the era of British colonial rule over India. (1858-1947) - 3. Multiple Choice
Which European nation colonized India?FranceRussiaEnglandUnited States - 4. Multiple ChoiceWho controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?Great BritainBritain East India CompanyChinaFrance
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy was India called the "jewel in the crown"?It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.The sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism.it had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDomination of one country by the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.ImperialismPartitionSphere of InfluenceMuslim League
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś.Sepoy RebellionBoer WarUnequal TreatyOpium War
- 8. Multiple Choice
What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?
Hindus v. Christians
Muslims v. Hindus
Christians v Muslims
Hindus v. Buddhists
- 9. Multiple Choice
What were some of the positive impacts of British Imperialism on India?
There was a large amount of food for all people
Religious divisions ended
The poor had more opportunities to rise out of poverty
New infrastructure was created along with schools
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which one below is a negative impact on India due to British imperialism?
They massacred people in local Indian villages
The British held the vast majority of social, political and economic power- making Indians inferior
They outlawed the studying of traditional Indian languages
The British refused to allow Indians to attend school
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India
They wanted to overthrow the British rule
Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion
Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
An end to company rule and more strict control from the British gov't
The British left India
The British East India Company went bankrupt
All Indians over the age of 33 were executed
- 13. Multiple Choice
The East India Company made huge profits creating plantations to harvest....?
Rice, Tobacco, Cotton & Coffee
Coffee, Cotton, Opium & Tea
Coffee, Cotton, Rice & Tea
Beans, Rice, Okra, & Sausage
- 14. Multiple Choice
To protect their trade & territories, British officials hired....?
Sepoys
Chinese Mercenaries
American Militia
Indian Slaves
- 15. Multiple Choice
India was the most valuable colony to Britain. It was said to be its.....?
Favorite step child
Laces on its colonial boots
Largest producer of Gold
Brightest jewel in its crown
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