Imperialism in India

Match

Match the following form of Imperialism with its description

• country/territory with own government under the control of an outside power

• country claims investment/trading privileges

• less-developed country controlled by private business

• country/territory governed internally by a foreign power

Protectorate

sphere of Influence

Economic Imperialsim

Colony

• Protectorate

• sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialsim

• Colony

Multiple Choice

What is the term described as the policy of extending a country's influence through economic, cultural, diplomatic, or military force?

• imperialism
• isolationism
• nationalism
• colonialism

Multiple Choice

What specific resources was the Belgian colony of Congo best known for?

• Gold

• Tea

• Oil

• Rubber

Categorize

Options (16)

local government officials used

limited self-rule

goal to develop future leaders

Example: bitish colonies such as Nigeria, India and Burma

Example: US colonies on Pacific Islands

No self-rule

Foreign officials brought in to rule

Example: French colonies such as Vietnam

local leaders maintained some authority

cultural assimilation encouraged

Example: British protectorates in Africa

Centralized government authority

Direct administration by colonizers

Example: Belgian Congo

Little to no local participation in governance

Example: Spanish colonies in the Americas

Organize these options into the right categories.

Indirect Control

Direct Control

Match

Match the following terms to definition

• Forcing local populations to accept culture

• Treating colonied people like children not capable of managing their own country

• Political, social, & economic domination of one country over another

• citizens of imperial country settle in country being imperialized

• Belief that one race is superior to another

Assimililation

Paternalism

Imperialism

Colonialism

Racism

• Assimililation

• Paternalism

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

• Racism

Open Ended

Describe the White Man's Burden in your own words.

Multiple Choice

What European Country developed the world's larges empire during the late 1800's?

• France
• Germany
• Britain

• Italy

Multiple Choice

Indian territory that was under British rule was referred to as a...

• Raj

• Taj Mahal

• Brittania

• Melaise

Multiple Choice

NAME the organization that represented the British in India.

• The Anglican Church

• The British Military

• The British East India Trading Co.

• The British Lipton Tea Co.

Multiple Choice

Britain's interest in India was mostly fueled by...

• Money

• Faith

• Agriculture

• Diplomatic Advantages

Multiple Choice

India was ruled ______ by England.

• Directly

• Indirectly

Multiple Choice

Why was the British colony of India called their "Jewel in the Crown"?

• India was considered a burden and liability for the British Empire.
• India was the most valuable and profitable colony for the British Empire due to raw materials & population

• India was known for its lack of resources and wealth.
• India was the least profitable colony for the British Empire.

Multiple Choice

The time period of British rule in India from 1758 to 1947 was referred to as what?

• Monarchial Period
• The Imperial Reign

• Colonial Era
• The Raj

Multiple Choice

What was the role of the Sepoys during the British rule of India?

• Serving as diplomats between the British and Indian leaders
• Leading the Indian independence movement
• Promoting cultural exchange between India and Britain
• Indian soldiers who fought for the British East India Company

Multiple Choice

The British East India Trading Company was...

• the British government

• a British business with government-like powers

• An Indian government

Multiple Choice

True or False - As the Mughal Dynasty became weaker, the East India Trading Company grew in power and influence.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank

Local Indians who worked for the East India Company as soldiers were called

Open Ended

What are some similarities and differences between imperialism in Africa and India?

Open Ended

Why do you think India was considered one of England’s most important colonies?

Open Ended

Write 3 things you learned about Imperialism and it's effect in India, 2 things you think are especially important, and 1 question about you still have.