Starter quiz
- Write the missing word. ______ refers to the control of one country over another and the expansion of a country's empire by gaining new colonies.
- 'imperialism' ✓
- What did people claim 'never set' on the British Empire?
- sun ✓
- money
- success
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- Write the missing word. Some believers in Social Darwinism used ______ measurements to falsely argue that European adaptations made them superior to other groups like Africans and Asians.
- 'skull' ✓
- Which statement is most accurate?
- Most people living in the British Empire were Christians.
- Only Christians lived in the British Empire.
- Most people living in the British Empire were not Christian. ✓
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- Who ruled over most of India before the British East India Company gained control?
- Aztec Empire
- Mughal Empire ✓
- Ottoman Empire
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- Which statement is most accurate?
- Britain only had colonies in Europe.
- Britain only had colonies in Africa and Asia.
- Britain only had colonies in Oceania and the Americas.
- Britain had colonies all around the world. ✓
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Exit quiz
- Write the missing word. A ______ is an act which involves challenging and fighting against the rulers of a country.
- 'rebellion' ✓
- Who was responsible for governing India before 1858?
- Church of England
- East India Company ✓
- British Government
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- Why did the EIC increase taxes in some areas of India by 28%?
- to pay for education and medical services for Indians
- to punish Indians who challenged their power
- to pay for construction projects whcih would help trade ✓
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- How much area was affected by the Indian Rebellion?
- an area a quarter of the size of the UK
- an area half the size of the UK
- an area same size as the UK
- an a twice the size of the UK ✓
- an area four times the size of the UK
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- Why did taxes remain high after India became a Crown Colony?
- The British government spent highly on and medical services for Indians.
- The British government spent highly on the militray and construction projects. ✓
- The British government believed Indians did not mind paying high taxes.
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- Which statement is most accurate?
- More respect was shown towards Indian beliefs under Crown rule than EIC rule. ✓
- Similar respect was shown under Crown and Company rule towards Indian beliefs.
- Less respect was shown towards Indian beliefs under Crown rule than EIC rule.
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Key learning points
- By the 1850s, most of the Indian subcontinent was under the control of the East India Company.
- The social, political and economic impacts of Company rule made the EIC unpopular in India.
- The 1857 Indian Rebellion threatened British rule in India.
- After the Indian Rebellion, India became a Crown Colony governed directly by the British Government.
- Taxes remained high in British India after 1858.
Common misconception
All parts of the British Empire were always governed directly by the British government.
In the first half of the 19th century, India was ruled by the British East India Company, not by the British Government.
Keywords
Rebellion - during a rebellion, people challenge the authority and even fight against those who govern them
Sepoys - sepoys were Indian soldiers employed in European armies
Proclamation - a proclamation is an official announcement about something important
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