Imperialism Quiz

What was the primary reason for the end of the British East India Company's control in India?

• The 1857 Indian Uprising

• The American Revolution

• The Doctrine of Lapse

• The Mughal Empire's resurgence

What was the Doctrine of Lapse?

• A policy to annex states without a proper heir

• A policy to reduce taxes

• A policy to promote religious freedom

• A policy to promote trade

Why did sepoys find employment with the British East India Company appealing?

• It allowed religious freedom

• It paid well

• It offered high ranks

• It provided land ownership

What sparked the 1857 uprising at Meerut?

• Animal fat greased cartridges

• High taxes

• Land annexation

• Religious conversion attempts

What was the British response to sepoys refusing to use the greased cartridges?

• They were promoted

• They were imprisoned

• They were given new cartridges

• They were sent home

What was the outcome for the Mughal Emperor after the 1857 uprising?

• He was executed

• He was reinstated as the ruler

• He was exiled

• He was imprisoned

How did the British characterize Indian troops during the uprising?

• As religious fanatics

• As loyal allies

• As strategic thinkers

• As skilled soldiers

What was the British perspective on the 1857 events?

• A diplomatic conflict

• A peaceful protest

• A sepoy mutiny

• A war of independence

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

• Increase in manufacturing jobs

• De-industrialization of India

• Decrease in agricultural output

• Industrialization of India

What was Queen Victoria's promise in her 1858 proclamation?

• To grant India independence

• To interfere in religious traditions

• To increase taxes

• To not interfere in religious traditions