The British Take Over India

The British Take Over India

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At the peak of the Age of New Imperialism it was said that “The sun never sets on the British empire”. What does this mean?

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What is the message of the political cartoon

Poll

Do you think the British East India Company will have a positive or negative impact on India

• Positive

• Negative

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What benefits did India gain during British Impressment?

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What are the benefits of impressment stated by the author?

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Do the previous two documents present a bias perspective? Explain your answer.

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What are the negative effects of imperialism according to Nehru?

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What is Gandhi's Criticism of imperialism.

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What do you think the term "the brightest jewel in the British crown" means

Multiple Choice

What role did education play in the rise of Indian nationalism in the late 1800s?

• Educated Indians allied closely with their British rulers

• Educated Indians negotiated better trade relations with Britain

• Educated Indians began to demand self-rule

• Educated Indian Muslims reached an agreement with Hindus

Multiple Choice

What was one result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

• India became a protectorate

• India gained independence

• Hindus and Muslims went to war

• India was ruled by the British

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In what way did India's diversity help the British take control?

• India, with many cultures, could not unite to resist the British.

• Indians were busy fighting regional wars.

• Because of language differences, Mughal rulers could not exercise authority.

• Some cultural groups supported Britain.

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Indian soldiers serving in the East India Company were called...

• sepoy

• sati

• purdah

• viceroy