British Imperialism in India

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "jewel in the crown".

• Pakistan

• India

• Calcuta

• Bengali

How did the British Empire improve living conditions in India?

• They defended India from Chinese invasion
• They built railroads and schools in India
• They introduced democracy to India
• They improved India's farming ability

How did British colonization impact the economy of India?

• The British industrialized India
• The Indian economy grew rapidly
• India supplied manufactured goods to Britain
• Indian businesses could not compete with British industry

Why was India known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?

• India supplied most of the soldiers of the British army

• India supplied raw materials and a large market

• India provided gemstones and precious metals

• India was the first colony to become a democracy

What sparked the Sepoy Rebellion in India?

• The British made no improvements to India
• British soldiers occupied Indian cities and towns
• The British offended Hindu and Muslim religious beliefs
• The British tried to install a democratic government

What is the similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion of India and Menelik II in Ethiopia?

• Both were led by rich, upper class citizens

• Both were led by the government

• Both resisted foreign influence over their nation

• Both welcomed foreign control by the West

Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. as soldiers.

• Raja

• Viceroy

• Sepoy

• Varna

Which European nation colonized India?  

• France
• Russia
• England 
• United States

What was the first country that stablished trading in India?

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• Germany

• France

Someone sent on a religious mission. 

• Missionary 
• Boers
• Muslim League
• Sepoy