Question

understanding- multiple choice

1. what event helped the british east india company become the most powerful force in india by the mid-1700s?

a. the collapse of the british monarchy c. the industrial revolution in britain
b. robert clive’s victory over indian forces in 1757 d. the end of mughal rule in europe

1. what was one major social change the british introduced in india?

a. the legalization of sati
b. a new education system based on british schooling
c. the spread of christianity as the official religion
d. the banning of all indian languages

1. why did the british consider india the \jewel in the british crown\?

a. india supplied britain with manufactured goods
b. india had a small population but high industrial output
c. india provided raw materials and was a large market for british goods
d. india willingly supported british rule

1. what sparked the sepoy mutiny/rebellion in 1857?

a. the firing of indian officers from the army
b. a new tax placed on indian farmers
c. rumors that rifle cartridges were greased with beef and pork fat
d. a british attack on delhi

1. what major change occurred after the sepoy rebellion?

a. the mughal empire regained control of india
b. india became fully independent from the british
c. the british government took direct control, beginning the raj
d. the east india company expanded its power in india
open response question

1. describe how the british changed daily life in india. choose one social change and one economic change from the reading and explain each in your own words.

Explanation:

1. Robert Clive's 1757 victory (Battle of Plassey) established British East India Company dominance.
2. British introduced Western-style education system in India.
3. India was a key source of raw materials and market for British goods.
4. Sepoy Mutiny was triggered by cartridge grease rumors offending religious beliefs.
5. Post-mutiny, British government took direct control (Raj era).

Answer:

1. B. Robert Clive's victory over Indian forces in 1757
2. B. A new education system based on British schooling
3. C. India provided raw materials and was a large market for British goods
4. C. Rumors that rifle cartridges were greased with beef and pork fat
5. C. The British government took direct control, beginning the Raj