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 coloniesBritain's American colonies rebelled against the British Empire and were lost

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Q2.Where did Britain look to rebuild its empire?

EastWest

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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 colonyBelieving that the white 'race' was superior to other 'races'Making laws that people in a colony had to followDrinking tea produced in a colony

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

TrueFalse

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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 moneyPassing British laws in a colony because of a belief that native societies are too 'backward' to make their own lawsTaking land from native people in a colony because of a belief that native societies are too 'backward' to use the land properlyPassing 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 coloniesBritain's American colonies rebelled against the British Empire and were lost

1/5

Q2.Where did Britain look to rebuild its empire?

EastWest

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 colonyBelieving that the white 'race' was superior to other 'races'Making laws that people in a colony had to followDrinking tea produced in a colony

3/5

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

TrueFalse

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?

KingPrinceViceroyGeneral

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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 peopleThey wanted to keep clear boundaries between the white 'race' and IndiansThey thought that Indian women would kill the British officialsIt was illegal

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

Only white European judgesBoth white European and Indian judgesOnly 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 peopleBetween 5 and 10 million peopleBetween 10 and 15 million peopleBetween 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 groupsIndian religious and cultural communities were important in supporting self-help strategies for responding to British colonialismThe British directly helped many Indians to set up their own businessesIndians 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?

KingPrinceViceroyGeneral

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 judgesBoth white European and Indian judgesOnly 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 peopleBetween 5 and 10 million peopleBetween 10 and 15 million peopleBetween 12 and 30 million people

4/5

Q5.Which one of the following is true?

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