War of Independence Quiz

What event is referred to as the Great Rebellion of 1857?

• A localised mutiny by sepoys
• A large-scale rebellion against British rule
• A peaceful protest by Indian citizens

Who was the Mughal Emperor during the Great Rebellion?

• Akbar Shah II
• Bahadur Shah Zafar
• Shah Jahan

What was the initial cause of the sepoys' discontent?

• High taxes imposed by the British
• The introduction of new cartridges that violated religious beliefs
• Poor living conditions in the barracks

What did the sepoys do on 10 May 1857?

• They surrendered to the British
• They attacked and killed British officers
• They organized a peaceful protest

Which cities were involved in the Great Rebellion?

• Delhi, Kanpur, and Gwalior
• Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai
• Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi

How did the British view the Great Rebellion?

• As a significant threat to their rule
• As a localised mutiny by disobedient troops
• As a war of independence

What was the outcome of the initial successes of the freedom fighters?

• They successfully established independence
• The British repressed the revolt and regained control
• They negotiated peace with the British

What did Bahadur Shah Zafar do in response to the rebellion?

• He fled to England
• He blessed the rebellion and led the freedom fighters
• He remained neutral and did not take sides

What term do Indian historians often use to describe the Great Rebellion?

• Mutiny
• Rebellion
• War of Independence

What was the British response to the sepoys' rebellion?

• They negotiated with the sepoys
• They sent reinforcements and repressed the revolt
• They granted independence to India