India under British Rule

Question 1

The incident that started the Sepoy Rebellion was related to a rumor about the

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the materials used to make rifle cartridges.

Question 2

Beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India to

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represent the interests of the crown.

Question 3

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 to

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lobby for equal status for Indians.

Question 4

Who was named the ruler of India in 1857?

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Queen Victoria

Question 5

Which statement best explains the concept of “home rule” advocated by the nationalists in India?

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Under home rule, Indian citizens would remain part of the British empire but would govern themselves.

Question 6

How did the decline of Mughal influence affect the East India Company?

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The decline of Mughal power allowed the East India Company to expand its trading operations across the region.

Question 7

What was one positive result of the British raj’s rule in India?

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India had a developed infrastructure, including railroads and communications.

Question 8

In the late 1800s, the All-India Muslim League was a

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political party.

Question 9

The map shows southern Asia.What does the shaded area on the map show?

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the Mughal Empire in the 1700s

Question 10

Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

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In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.

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