British Empire in India

What is the Glasgow Mela?

• A gathering of the British Asian community

• A music festival in Glasgow

• An annual trade fair in India

• A historical event in the East Indies

When did immigration into Britain from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh begin?

• Centuries ago

• Two or three generations ago

• In the 18th century

• In the 17th century

What was the driving force behind the spread of British influence in the East Indies?

• Desire for trade and profit

• Political alliances

• Religious missions

• Military conquest

Where did George Graham, a British man who made his fortune in India, come from?

• Edinburgh

• Glasgow

• Kinross

• Calcutta

What was the East India Company licensed to import to Britain?

• Tea, silks, spices, and commodities

• Gold and precious gemstones

• Textiles and clothing

• Furniture and decorative items

How did the influence of the East India Company grow in India?

• Through peaceful trade and equal partnerships

• By marrying into Indian royalty

• By establishing military control

• By promoting cultural exchange

What did George Graham do to make his fortune in India?

• Trading with Indian merchants

• Supplying uniforms to the East India Company's private army

• Investing in Indian plantations

• Establishing his own trading company

Who ruled India in the 17th century?

• The Mughal dynasty

• The British Empire

• The East India Company

• The local princes

What role did the East India Company play in resolving disputes in India?

• They hired soldiers to keep the peace

• They mediated between local princes

• They supported the Mughal dynasty

• They stayed neutral and did not interfere