India under British Rule Answers
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The map shows southern Asia.What does the shaded area on the map show?
A
India after World War IIB
Bangladesh after World War IIC
the colony of India in the 1800sD
the Mughal Empire in the 1700s2
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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.3
Who was named the ruler of India in 1857?
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Robert CliveB
Queen VictoriaC
Rudyard KiplingD
Dadabhai Naoroji4
The East India Company set up regional governments in India that were run by
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company governors.B
colonial viceroys.C
Mughal emperors.D
Indian rajahs.5
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.6
The incident that started the Sepoy Rebellion was related to a rumor about the
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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.7
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.8
Beginning in the 1800s, the British government appointed viceroys in India to
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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.9
During British rule, most ordinary Indian citizens suffered because of
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poor sanitation.B
famines.C
crumbling infrastructure.D
inadequate transportation.10
The British established the East India Company to acquire
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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