India under British Rule Answers
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What was one cause of the Sepoy Rebellion in India?
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The British outlawed many Indian traditions.B
The British instituted the caste system.C
The British began to collect taxes.D
The British opened trade posts.22
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In the late 1800s, the All-India Muslim League was a
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labor union.B
political party.C
farmers’ alliance.D
military organization.23
The map shows southern Asia.What does the shaded area on the map show?
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India after World War IIB
Bangladesh after World War IIC
the colony of India in the 1800sD
the Mughal Empire in the 1700s24
How did the decline of Mughal influence affect the East India Company?
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The decline of Mughal power resulted in chaos, which made trade very difficult for the East India Company.B
The decline of Mughal power robbed the East India Company of a trade partner and their trading posts decreased.C
The decline of Mughal power allowed the East India Company to expand its trading operations across the region.D
The decline of Mughal power resulted in the rise of a new Indian ruler who wanted to expand trade with the East India Company.25
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 be ruled by the East India Company and its private army.B
Under home rule, Indian citizens would remain part of the British empire but would govern themselves.C
Under home rule, Indian citizens would be ruled by British civil servants and a viceroy who represented the British monarch.D
Under home rule, Indian citizens would sever all ties to Great Britain and assume complete control of the government.26
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.B
The standard of living greatly increased for many Indian citizens.C
Indian employees received the same wages as their British counterparts.D
A rising number of Indian officials held leadership positions in government.Did you find these answers helpful?
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