Colonialism in India

In this lesson, we will learn about what British colonialism looked like in India after 1857. We will look at different ways in which the British tried to strengthen and justify their control over India, and the ways in which Indians experienced, resisted and responded to British colonialism.

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Q1.In 1776, what happened to Britain's empire in America?

Britain gained many new American colonies Britain's American colonies rebelled against the British Empire and were lost

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Q2.Where did Britain look to rebuild its empire?

East West

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Q3.Which of the following would be a clear example of Britain's political dominance over its colonies?

Making money by exploiting cheap labour in a colony Believing that the white 'race' was superior to other 'races' Making laws that people in a colony had to follow Drinking tea produced in a colony

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Q4.'Britain had complete, unchallenged control over its colonies'. True or false?

True False

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Q5.Challenge: Which of the following best shows BOTH economic exploitation and culturalism?

Taking land from native people in a colony in order to make money Passing British laws in a colony because of a belief that native societies are too 'backward' to make their own laws Taking land from native people in a colony because of a belief that native societies are too 'backward' to use the land properly Passing British laws in a colony to prevent native people from protesting

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In 1776, what happened to Britain's empire in America?

Britain gained many new American colonies Britain's American colonies rebelled against the British Empire and were lost

1/5

Q2.Where did Britain look to rebuild its empire?

East West

2/5

Q3.Which of the following would be a clear example of Britain's political dominance over its colonies?

Making money by exploiting cheap labour in a colony Believing that the white 'race' was superior to other 'races' Making laws that people in a colony had to follow Drinking tea produced in a colony

3/5

Q4.'Britain had complete, unchallenged control over its colonies'. True or false?

True False

4/5

Q5.Challenge: Which of the following best shows BOTH economic exploitation and culturalism?

5/5

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Colonialism in India

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Q1.What was the title given to the top governor of India, appointed by the queen?

King Prince Viceroy General

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Q2.Why were British officials in India encouraged not to marry Indian women?

The British thought that marrying Indian women would upset the Indian people They wanted to keep clear boundaries between the white 'race' and Indians They thought that Indian women would kill the British officials It was illegal

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Q3.Who was allowed to judge criminal cases involving white British people in the countryside?

Only white European judges Both white European and Indian judges Only Indian judges

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Q4.How many people are estimated to have died in famines in India in the last 25 years of the nineteenth century?

Between 1 and 2 million people Between 5 and 10 million people Between 10 and 15 million people Between 12 and 30 million people

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Q5.Which one of the following is true?

The British put a lot of money into supporting Indian self-help groups Indian religious and cultural communities were important in supporting self-help strategies for responding to British colonialism The British directly helped many Indians to set up their own businesses Indians thought that self-help was a pointless response to British colonialism

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Colonialism in India

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Q1.What was the title given to the top governor of India, appointed by the queen?

King Prince Viceroy General

1/5

Q2.Why were British officials in India encouraged not to marry Indian women?

2/5

Q3.Who was allowed to judge criminal cases involving white British people in the countryside?

Only white European judges Both white European and Indian judges Only Indian judges

3/5

Q4.How many people are estimated to have died in famines in India in the last 25 years of the nineteenth century?

Between 1 and 2 million people Between 5 and 10 million people Between 10 and 15 million people Between 12 and 30 million people

4/5

Q5.Which one of the following is true?

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