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One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to
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build up the Indian economy.B
create a new British colony in Asia.C
spread British influence and power.D
establish rulers known as viceroys2
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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.3
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.4
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.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
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.7
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.8
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.9
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 1700s10
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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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