British Colonialism in India

British Colonialism in India

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores British imperialism in India, starting from the 1600s with the establishment of trading posts. The East India Company gained control after the Battle of Plassey, leading to significant economic and social changes. The Sepoy Mutiny marked a turning point, resulting in direct British rule under the Raj. Indian nationalism grew, with figures like Ram Mohan Roy advocating for modernization and self-governance, culminating in the formation of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the initial British interest in India during the 1600s?

To establish military bases

To spread Christianity

To set up trading posts

To explore new territories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the East India Trading Company to victory at the Battle of Plassey?

Lord Mountbatten

Robert Clive

Warren Hastings

Charles Cornwallis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main economic policies imposed by the British on India?

Promoting Indian exports

Prohibiting the purchase of British goods

Encouraging local industries

Restricting Indian industries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which infrastructure development made India more valuable to the British?

Road networks

Railroad networks

Telegraph lines

Irrigation canals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main trigger for the Sepoy Mutiny?

Economic exploitation

Religious insensitivity

High taxes

Lack of political representation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Sepoy Mutiny for British rule in India?

The British withdrew from India

The East India Trading Company gained more power

The British government took direct control

India gained independence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a prominent reformer advocating for modernization in India?

Mahatma Gandhi

Ram Mohan Roy

Subhas Chandra Bose

Jawaharlal Nehru

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