The East India Company

The video discusses the trade between England and India, highlighting the establishment of trading centers in various Indian cities. It details the goods brought from India, such as saltpetre, indigo dye, silk, and cotton, and their uses. The East India Company's military presence in India is explained, including its conflicts with France, leading to British dominance after the Seven Years' War. The video concludes with the establishment of British rule in India, known as the jewel in the crown.

What were some of the goods the East India Company brought back from India?

• Opium and jade

• Gold and silver

• Saltpetre, indigo dye, silk, and cotton

• Spices and tea

What was the role of the East India Company's army?

• To build infrastructure

• To explore new territories

• To act as guards and maintain security

• To trade goods with local merchants

Who led the British forces to victory against the French in India?

• Arthur Wellesley

• Lord Cornwallis

• Robert Clive

• Warren Hastings

What was the outcome of the Seven Years' War for the East India Company?

• It formed an alliance with France

• It gained complete control over India

• It withdrew from Indian territories

• It lost its trading rights in India

Why was India referred to as the 'jewel in the crown'?

• Because of its vast mineral wealth

• Due to its strategic location

• Due to its cultural diversity

• Because of its economic value to the British Empire