British Colonial Impact on India

British Colonial Impact on India

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the history of trade between India and European countries, focusing on the Portuguese and the British. It details the formation of the East India Company and its role in establishing British rule in India. The video also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of British rule, highlighting infrastructure developments and social reforms, as well as economic exploitation and social discrimination.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European explorer was the first to reach India by sea?

Ferdinand Magellan

Christopher Columbus

Marco Polo

Vasco da Gama

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the East India Company formed?

1700

1500

1600

1800

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the East India Company set up its first factory in India?

Madras

Surat

Calcutta

Bombay

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did the British use to expand their rule in India?

Building more factories

Offering financial incentives to Indian rulers

Using religion and caste differences to divide and rule

Forming alliances with Indian rulers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?

Battle of Haldighati

Battle of Plassey

Battle of Panipat

Battle of Buxar

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first railway line laid by the British in India?

Calcutta to Delhi

Dhane to Bombay

Madras to Bangalore

Surat to Ahmedabad

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which social evil was abolished by the British in India?

Untouchability

Sati

Dowry

Child marriage

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