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WorksheetsBritain in India
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Before the British “Raj”, the period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent, which British company held “management” responsibilities over India?
The North India Company
The East India Company
The South India Company
The Kanye West India Company
Slaves from Africa were transported to India to work?
True
False
When was the East India Company set up?
1600s
1700s
1800s
1900s
During the 1700s, Indians were barred from holding high office in their own land
True
False
The British Raj directly controlled all of India
True
False
Cultural practices such as sati—the practice of immolating a widow on the death of her husband, were outlawed under British rule
True
False
Millions of Indians fought during World War One. Because of this sacrifice, Britain granted their independence
True
False
The Indian Independence Bill, enacted in 1947, led to intense religious violence between both Hindu and Muslim peoples in the area
True
False
This type of violence stills continues within India today
True
False
PragerU is a university
Yes
No, it is total trash
