Exploring Imperialism in India: The Sepoy Rebellion and Mughal Empire

The video discusses imperialism, focusing on its causes and effects in Africa and India. It explains the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of British control in India, leading to the Sepoy Rebellion. The British Raj is established, bringing economic changes and exploitation of resources. The video also highlights the cultural impact, including the rise of Indian nationalism and figures like Gandhi, influenced by British education.

What are the four main causes of imperialism?

• Nationalism, economic motivations, religion, and social Darwinism

• Nationalism, socialism, religion, and social Darwinism

• Economic motivations, socialism, religion, and social Darwinism

• Nationalism, economic motivations, religion, and socialism

Which empire ruled over a Hindu majority in India around 1750?

• British Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Maurya Empire

What was a notable feature of the Mughal Empire's rule over India?

• Religious tolerance towards Hindus

• Strict enforcement of Muslim laws

• Complete conversion to Islam

• Isolation from European traders

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire by the 1800s?

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts and weakening power

• Invasion by the Ottoman Empire

Who were the soldiers hired by the British merchants in India?

• Gurkhas

• Marathas

• Sepoys

• Rajputs

What sparked the Sepoy Rebellion in 1857?

• Lack of employment

• High taxes

• Forced conversions

• Rumors about cartridges greased with pig and cow fat

What was the British government's response to the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Forming alliances with local rulers

• Taking direct control over India

• Granting independence to India

• Increasing trade restrictions

What was the primary economic focus of the British in India?

• Promotion of Indian exports

• Production of goods for British profit

• Industrialization of India

• Development of local businesses

What infrastructural developments did the British introduce in India?

• Skyscrapers and malls

• Railroads, telegraphs, and canals

• Dams and power plants

• Airports and highways

What was the unintended consequence of educating Indians in Britain?

• Increased loyalty to the British crown

• Formation of nationalist groups like the Indian National Congress

• Decline in Indian cultural practices

• Economic prosperity in India