Chapter 25 Lesson 3 Quiz

Who were the Sepoys?

• British officers serving in India

• Indian soldiers serving under British officers

• Indian nationalists fighting against British rule

• British merchants trading in India

What was one of the main reasons for the failure of the Sepoy Mutiny?

• Lack of support from the British government

• Rivalries between Hindus and Muslims

• Insufficient military resources

• Poor leadership among the British officers

What was the impact of the failed Sepoy Mutiny on Indian nationalism?

• It weakened Indian nationalism

• It had no impact on Indian nationalism

• It helped fuel Indian nationalism

• It led to the end of Indian nationalism

What significant change did the British Parliament make after the Sepoy Mutiny?

• They increased the power of the East India Company

• They transferred powers from the East India Company to the British government

• They granted independence to India

• They abolished the British East India Company

Which of the following was NOT a measure implemented by the British to bring order and stability to India?

• Building railroads

• Introducing a new postal service

• Establishing a new school system

• Promoting Indian textile industries

What was one of the economic costs of British rule in India?

• Growth of local industries

• Destruction of local industries

• Increase in employment for women

• Decrease in British exports

What was a major internal difficulty faced by the Indian National Congress (INC)?

• Lack of leadership

• Differences between Hindus and Muslims

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from the British government

Who led a nationalist movement in India based on nonviolent resistance?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Rabindranath Tagore

What was the cultural response in India to British disdain for Indian culture?

• Adoption of British cultural practices

• A cultural awakening and search for a new national identity

• Rejection of all foreign influences

• Increased emigration to Britain

What was Rabindranath Tagore's life mission?

• To promote British culture in India

• To promote pride in the face of British domination

• To establish a new political party

• To lead a military rebellion against the British