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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.2
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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 viceroys3
In the late 1800s, the All-India Muslim League was a
A
labor union.B
political party.C
farmers’ alliance.D
military organization.4
Which statement best describes the economy of India in the late 1700s?
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In the late 1700s, British farmers produced cotton that was shipped to Indian factories to produce textiles.B
In the late 1700s, Indian farmers produced cotton that was shipped to British factories to produce textiles.C
In the late 1700s, taxes were lowered to promote struggling manufacturing and trade industries in India.D
In the late 1700s, taxes were raised to gain revenue from the growing manufacturing industries in India.5
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.6
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 1700s7
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 to
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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.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
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.10
What was one negative consequence of the British raj’s rule in India?
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Sanitation and public health continued to suffer.B
The legal system saw few modern improvements.C
Only a few thousand Indians got a higher education.D
Civil servants were segregated from ordinary Indians.Did you find these answers helpful?
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