Imperialism in India Review

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What was the primary purpose of the British East India Company in India?

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Trade and establish control

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What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny? Options: Shortage of food supplies, Use of cartridges greased with animal fat, Increase in salary for the sepoys, Introduction of new uniforms

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Use of cartridges greased with animal fat

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How did imperialism impact the Indian economy?

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Imperialism exploited resources, imposed high taxes, and disrupted traditional industries.

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What is cultural imperialism?

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Promoting and imposing a culture, usually that of a politically powerful nation, over a less powerful society.

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Which Indian industry suffered the most due to British imperialism? Options: Indian agriculture industry, Indian textile industry, Indian spice industry, Indian technology industry

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Indian textile industry

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What was the long-term impact of imperialism on Indian culture?

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Introduction of Western education, language, and customs, erosion of traditional practices and values

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Who were the sepoys in the British Indian Army?

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Indian soldiers

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What was the main goal of the British in India during the period of imperialism?

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To exploit resources and establish political and economic control

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How did the British East India Company gain control over Indian territories?

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Military conquest, political alliances, and economic manipulation

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What was the impact of British imperialism on Indian education?

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British imperialism led to the introduction of Western education and English language in India.