Imperialism in India

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What company imperialized India on Great Britain's behalf?

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British East India Company

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What were the cash crops wanted by the British East India Company? A) Cotton and tea, B) Indigo and opium, C) Cotton, indigo, opium, and tea, D) Tea and spices

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Cotton, indigo, opium, and tea

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Fill in the blank: The 'Sun Never Set on the British Empire' because Great Britain had colonies all over the _______.

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world

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What was the Sepoy Mutiny?

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An uprising of Indian soldiers against the British East India Company.

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Which Great Power completely took over India?

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Great Britain

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This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".

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India

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The government of Great Britain built railroads, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to

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strengthen its political and economic control in India

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Who had control of India from 1757-1856? Options: Portugal, Dutch India Trading Company, East India Trading Company, Spain

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East India Trading Company

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What type of geographical feature is India?

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Peninsula

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What caused the Sepoy Mutiny?

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Muslim and Hindu soldiers felt disrespect over their religion.