British Imperialism in India

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

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

Someone sent on a religious mission. 

• Missionary 
• Boers
• Muslim League
• Sepoy 

The Sepoy Mutiny in 1857 failed because of...

• division between muslims and hindus

• lack of modern weapons

• lack of transportation

• racism

Indian nationalism in the 1800s began as a reaction to

• Communist Revolutions

• Religious Conflict

• British Rule

• long periods of drought and famine

The British direct control in India from 1757 until 1947

• Indian National Congress

• Meiji

• Raj

• Muslim League