South Asia and Indian Independence Summative Test

Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Great Britain
• Britain East India Company
• China
• France

A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 

• Sepoy Rebellion
• Boer War
• Unequal Treaty
• Opium War

Indian nationalism in the 1800s began as a reaction to

• Communist Revolutions
• Religious Conflict
•  British Rule
• long periods of drought and famine

Intent of a powerful nation to control the politics, economics, & culture of weaker nations or regions

Extending a country's power & influence using diplomacy or military force 

• Spheres of Influence
• Settlement Colonies
• Nationalism
• Imperialism 

What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?

• Hindus v. Christians

• Muslims v. Hindus

• Christians v Muslims

• Hindus v. Buddhists

Why did the British colonize India?

• They wanted to trade with India

• They needed raw materials/natural resources

• They wanted markets inside of India

• All the above

Which company was established to trade goods with India?

• East Indie Company

• West Indian Company

• East India Company

• West India Company

India got independence in the year

• 1947

• 1950

• 1857

• 1757

India was a very rich country, famous for its ______, ______, _______ and _______.

• Spices

• Gold

• Pearls

• Silk

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

• Pakistan

• India

• Calcuta

• Bengali