British Raj and The First War of Independence

India was occupied with the British because

• There was no unity amongst the rulers of India

• Everyone loved British and wanted them to rule India

• The rulers wanted to get more share of their kingdom

• All of the above

The first European explorer Vasco Da Gama landed at ____

Several hundred years ago India was famous for its ____,pearls and spices.

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• Platinum

The British bought expensiveraw materials from Indians and sold them as finished goods at low prices. True or False

Which of these countries traded with India about 500 years ago?

• Britain

• Portugal

• French

• all of these

The first european to find a sea route to India was_____

The British became very powerful in Bengal after the Battle of ____

The Revolt of 1857 started in the city of ____

On his first trip to India vasco Da Gama landed in the city of Calcutta. True or False?

Who betrayed Siraj-Ud-Daulah