The British in India

Who were the first British in India primarily?

• Scientists

• Businessmen

• Conquerors

• Tourists

What was the main purpose of the East India Company when it was formed?

• To conduct research

• To establish schools

• To trade

• To start a new government

Which empire was the dominant power in India before the British?

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

What event in 1757 marked the beginning of British political power in India?

• The Battle of Plassey

• The opening of the Suez Canal

• The establishment of the Indian Civil Service

• The founding of the East India Company

What was the Regulating Act of 1793?

• An act to rein in the East India Company

• to make everyone eat the same thing

• to make everyone wear the same thing

• to make everyone ride the same bike

Who was known for their philosophy of nonviolent resistance in India's struggle for independence?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Arthur Wellesley

• Queen Victoria

• Robert Clive

When did India achieve independence from British colonial rule?

• 1942

• 1857

• 1947

• 1961

What was a core characteristic of the British Empire in India, also known as the Raj?

• Democracy

• Racism

• Equality

• Freedom of speech

What significant change happened in 1857?

• The Battle of Plassey

• The British government took over direct rule

• The opening of the Suez Canal

• The establishment of the Indian National Congress

What language became a bridge for communication among educated Indians from different parts?

• Sanskrit

• English

• French

• Hindi