India under British Rule

Question 1

What was one cause of the Sepoy Rebellion in India?

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The British outlawed many Indian traditions.

Question 2

During British rule, most ordinary Indian citizens suffered because of

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famines.

Question 3

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 to

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lobby for equal status for Indians.

Question 4

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 5

One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

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spread British influence and power.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the economy of India in the late 1700s?

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In the late 1700s, Indian farmers produced cotton that was shipped to British factories to produce textiles.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which option shows the correct order of events in India’s history?

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I. Mughal officials lose their land and wealth.II. The Sepoy Rebellion takes place.III.The East India Company loses control.IV. The British raj forms and begins to rule.

Question 10

What was one negative consequence of the British raj’s rule in India?

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Civil servants were segregated from ordinary Indians.

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