Imperialism in India

The social class system that was a part of the

Hindu religion and dominated the culture

in India

• Caste system
• Feudal system
• Class system
• Social hierarchy

An event in which the British open fire on a peaceful Indian

protest meeting that convinces Indians of the

need for independent rule.

• Jallianwala Bagh massacre
• Amritsar Massacre
• Salt March
• Partition of India

The refusal to obey an unjust law is called ____

• legal compliance
• civil disobedience
• passive resistance
• social protest

The company in the early 1600s that took over India and helped begin imperialism in India

• British East India Company
• Portuguese East India Company
• French East India Company
• Dutch East India Company

What were some results of British colonization of India?

• Increase in agricultural productivity
• Economic exploitation, infrastructure development, social reforms, famines, and the rise of independence movements.
• Establishment of a democratic government
• Cultural assimilation of Indian traditions

What was the Sepoy Rebellion?

• A peaceful negotiation between Indian rulers and the British.
• A cultural festival celebrated in India in 1857.
• A military exercise conducted by the British army in India.
• The Sepoy Rebellion was a major uprising against British rule in India in 1857.

Who was Ghandi?

• Gandhi was a famous scientist known for his inventions.
• Gandhi was a military leader who fought in World War II.
• Gandhi was a renowned artist famous for his paintings.
• Gandhi was a leader of the Indian independence movement known for his nonviolent resistance.

What was the goal of the Indian National Congress (1855-1947)?

• To achieve independence from British rule and promote self-governance in India.
• To establish a monarchy in India.
• To promote British colonial interests in India.
• To support the partition of India into separate nations.

What was the Salt March?

• A cultural festival celebrating the production of salt in India.
• The Salt March was a nonviolent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 against the British salt monopoly in India.
• A trade agreement between India and Britain regarding salt exports.
• A military campaign led by Gandhi to capture British forts.

Who was Jwaharlal Nehru?

• A prominent Indian freedom fighter
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.
• The last Mughal Emperor
• A famous Indian scientist