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Britain in India

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before the British “Raj”, the period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent, which British company held “management” responsibilities over India?

a)

The North India Company

b)

The East India Company

c)

The South India Company

d)

The Kanye West India Company

2.

Slaves from Africa were transported to India to work?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When was the East India Company set up?

a)

1600s

b)

1700s

c)

1800s

d)

1900s

4.

During the 1700s, Indians were barred from holding high office in their own land

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The British Raj directly controlled all of India

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Cultural practices such as sati—the practice of immolating a widow on the death of her husband, were outlawed under British rule

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Millions of Indians fought during World War One. Because of this sacrifice, Britain granted their independence

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The Indian Independence Bill, enacted in 1947, led to intense religious violence between both Hindu and Muslim peoples in the area

a)

True

b)

False

9.

This type of violence stills continues within India today

a)

True

b)

False

10.

PragerU is a university

a)

Yes

b)

No, it is total trash