imperialism in india

Besides producing cash crops, how else did India serve British economic needs?

• India was a huge market of 300 million consumers.
• India is a large nation for factory work.

Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Great Britain
• Britain East India Trading Company
• French East India Trading Company
• France

What was the Raj?

• The Raj is the name of the Indians who served
  in the British East India Co. army.
• The Raj refers to the British colonial rule over India. (1858-1947)

What is a "sepoy?"

• A type of food made in India.

• A native Indian who was a soldier in the British army

• British soldiers who tried to stop the rebellion.

• A type of rifle.

What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion? 

• India became an independent nation
• Britain stopped the rebellion and took full control of India
• India rebelled and eventually took over Great Britain 
• Pig and cow grease was no longer used to seal bullet cartredges 

Why was it difficult for the Indian people to unite against the British rule?

• Too many people spoke different languages
• The geography was too mountainous and dangerous 
• The Hindus and Muslims distrusted each other too much. 
• The British forces outnumbered the Indians

Why was India called "The Jewel in the Crown" or the "Crown Colony"?

• It was the most important colony in the British empire
• It was rich in diamonds and other precious gems

 Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?

• It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.
• The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
• The sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism.
• it had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.

Imperialism is defined as

• The ability of one country to build a strong military

• Domination of the political, economic and/ or social life of an area by a foreign power.

• A country making itself more powerful by building its economy

• A country finding new resources overseas

Why did Europeans improve roads, build bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies?

• To obtain raw materials for their industries

• Provide high-paying jobs for the colonists

• Impress the colonists with their technology

• Help missionaries spread the Christian religion