British Colonial Impact on India

The video discusses the history of trade between India and various European powers, starting with Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India. It covers the arrival of the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British, highlighting their conflicts and the eventual dominance of the British East India Company. The British exploited India's resources, funding the Industrial Revolution in Britain. The video also details the causes and events of the 1857 revolt against British rule, marking the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

Who was the first European to discover a sea route to India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

Which European country initially started trading with India in spices?

• The French

• The Portuguese

• The English

• The Dutch

What was the primary purpose of the English East India Company when it was formed?

• To spread Christianity

• To establish colonies

• To explore new lands

• To trade in India

How did the wealth from the East India Company contribute to Britain?

• It was used for building the Great Wall of China

• It funded the American Revolution

• It funded the Industrial Revolution

• It supported the French Revolution

What marked the beginning of British conquest in India?

• The Sepoy Mutiny

• The Anglo-Mysore Wars

• The Battle of Plassey

• The Battle of Buxar

What was the impact of British policies on Indian farmers?

• They were forced to grow specific crops

• They became wealthier

• They were given more land

• They were allowed to trade freely

Which of the following was a consequence of British manufactured goods in India?

• Indian industries flourished

• Indian goods were preferred

• Indian industries suffered

• Indian goods became more expensive

What sparked the Revolt of 1857 among Indian soldiers?

• Land reforms

• Greased cartridges rumor

• Religious conversions

• High taxes

Who was the last Mughal emperor approached by the rebels during the Revolt of 1857?

• Akbar II

• Bahadur Shah Zafar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

What was the outcome of the Revolt of 1857?

• The British government took direct control

• The British left India

• The Mughal Empire was restored

• India gained independence