Unit 4 Quick Flashcard #1 B

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What was the primary motivation for imperialism? To spread cultural diffusion, To get new sources of raw materials, To help the people in the colonies, To bring civilization to savage people

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To get new sources of raw materials

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Why did Europeans CLAIM they were practicing imperialism?

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To help 'civilize' the 'savage' people in the colonies

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Which of the following countries conquered India? Great Britain, France, Spain, Germany, Russia

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Great Britain

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Which of the following best describes the Sepoy soldiers?
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They were British soldiers working for the British government,
They were British soldiers working for the British East India Company,
They were Indian soldiers working for the British government,
They were Indian soldiers working for the British East India Company

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They were Indian soldiers working for the British East India Company

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What was the primary reason for the Sepoy Mutiny?

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The British were disrespecting the native culture

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What is the word for a country that is taken over by another country? Example - India is a ________ of Great Britain.

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Colony