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

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

A
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
B
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
C
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
D
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy.
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The British established the East India Company to acquire

A
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
B
spices and other goods found in Asia.
C
soldiers for their armies and navies.
D
workers for their factories and mills.
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One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

A
build up the Indian economy.
B
create a new British colony in Asia.
C
spread British influence and power.
D
establish rulers known as viceroys
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The incident that started the Sepoy Rebellion was related to a rumor about the

A
the working conditions at trading posts.
B
the working conditions in textile factories.
C
the materials used to make rifle cartridges.
D
the materials used to sew soldiers’ uniforms.
6

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 to

A
draft soldiers into the military.
B
write and pass new legislation.
C
lobby for equal status for Indians.
D
provide support for the British raj.
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What was one positive result of the British raj’s rule in India?

A
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.
8

During British rule, most ordinary Indian citizens suffered because of

A
poor sanitation.
B
famines.
C
crumbling infrastructure.
D
inadequate transportation.
9

Indian soldiers who served in the East India Company’s private army were called

A
colonials.
B
rajahs.
C
sepoys.
D
viceroys.
10

Who was named the ruler of India in 1857?

A
Robert Clive
B
Queen Victoria
C
Rudyard Kipling
D
Dadabhai Naoroji
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Beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India to

A
represent the interests of the crown.
B
command a private company army.
C
set up trade posts and textile factories.
D
oppose the government known as the raj.
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Which statement best explains the concept of “home rule” advocated by the nationalists in India?

A
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.
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What was one cause of the Sepoy Rebellion in India?

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

A
labor union.
B
political party.
C
farmers’ alliance.
D
military organization.

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