India under British Rule Answers
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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.2
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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.3
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.4
In the late 1800s, the All-India Muslim League was a
A
labor union.B
political party.C
farmers’ alliance.D
military organization.5
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.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
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.8
This illustration of India under British rule appeared in a London newspaper in 1877.This image showing the Great Famine implies that
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the British Raj was working to help Indian citizens.B
life in India would improve under British rule.C
imperialism had become too difficult for the British people.D
the British did not suffer the hardships the Indians faced.9
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.10
In what year did the British raj’s rule end in India?
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1857B
1885C
1913D
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