Historical Context for Imperialism in India

When was the British East India Company granted a contract to trade with India?

• December 31, 1600

• January 1, 1600

• December 31, 1700

• January 1, 1700

Who was the Mughal Emperor when the British East India Company established its first trading post in India?

• Emperor Jahangir

• Emperor Akbar

• Emperor Aurangzeb

• Emperor Shah Jahan

What was the main business of the British East India Company in India?

• Cotton, silk, indigo, saltpeter, and tea

• Spices and gold

• Silver and spices

• Opium and textiles

What rights did King Charles II grant to the British East India Company around 1670?

• To mint money, command fortresses and troops, form alliances, make war and peace, and enforce laws

• To trade only in spices and textiles

• To establish universities and schools

• To build only trading posts without military presence

In what year did the British East India Company transform into an imperial force?

• 1757

• 1608

• 1689

• 1717