Imperialism in Asia

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

• To spread Christianity

• To make money

• To build schools

• To promote British culture

By the mid-1800s, how much of India was controlled by the British East India Company?

• One-fifth

• Two-fifths

• Three-fifths

• Four-fifths

What was the main reason for the Sepoy Rebellion?

• High taxes

• Forced labor

• Greased cartridges with animal fat

• Land confiscation

What was the result of the British crushing the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Peaceful negotiations

• Thousands of unarmed Indians were killed

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural integration

Which group is primarily shown in the image?

• Sepoys

• Hessians

• American soldiers

• Russian merchants

What was the result of the rebellion concerning the rule of the East India Company?

• The East India Company expanded its rule

• The East India Company was dissolved

• The East India Company gained more power

• The East India Company became a monarchy

Who governed India after the rebellion in the name of the monarch?

• A Portuguese governor

• A British viceroy

• An Indian prince

• A local chieftain

How was the partnership between Britain and India described?

• Equal partnership

• Unequal partnership favoring the British

• Favoring the Indian economy

• Neutral partnership

What was one consequence of encouraging Indian farmers to grow cash crops?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved local economies

• Massive deforestation and famines

• Enhanced food security

Who was known for combining Western and Indian cultural views in the early 1800s?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Ram Mohan Roy

• Rabindranath Tagore