Britain in India

Before the British “Raj”, the period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent, which British company held “management” responsibilities over India?

• The North India Company

• The East India Company

• The South India Company

• The Kanye West India Company

Slaves from Africa were transported to India to work?

• True

• False

When was the East India Company set up?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

During the 1700s, Indians were barred from holding high office in their own land

• True

• False

The British Raj directly controlled all of India

• True

• False

Cultural practices such as sati—the practice of immolating a widow on the death of her husband, were outlawed under British rule

• True

• False

Millions of Indians fought during World War One. Because of this sacrifice, Britain granted their independence

• True

• False

The Indian Independence Bill, enacted in 1947, led to intense religious violence between both Hindu and Muslim peoples in the area

• True

• False

This type of violence stills continues within India today

• True

• False

PragerU is a university

• Yes

• No, it is total trash