BBC Birth of Empire2 passage 21

What was the main reason for Mangal Pandey's protest?

• New gun cartridges

• British officers' behavior

• Disbandment of his unit

• Court-martial

Where did the earliest signs of dissent occur during the First War of Independence?

• Barrackpore

• Meerut

• Delhi

• Lucknow

What happened to Mangal Pandey after his arrest?

• He was hanged

• He was imprisoned

• He was exiled

• He was pardoned

Which city fell to the rebels on May 11th, 1857?

• Delhi

• Meerut

• Calcutta

• Lucknow

What was the biggest dissatisfied group during the rebellion?

• Soldiers

• Civilians

• Princes

• Merchants

What was the strategic importance of towns like Benares, Allahabad, and Lucknow?

• They were situated between Delhi and Calcutta

• They were major trade centers

• They were British administrative capitals

• They were military training grounds

What was the consequence of the rebellion for the East India Company?

• Native troops rebelled against British officers

• The Company expanded its rule

• The Company gained more allies

• The Company improved its relationship with India