Topic 6 Lesson 4 Study Guide

C. He wanted to modernize education in India while restoring pride in Indian culture.

How did Ram Mohun Roy hope to transform Indian culture and society? A. He wanted to combine Hindu customs related to women with British education for Indians. B. He wanted to start an Indian nationalist movement for independence from British rule. C. He wanted to modernize education in India while restoring pride in Indian culture. D. He wanted to keep India's caste system but require Indians to learn English.

A. The British ended the rule of the East India Company and the British crown ruled India.

How did the British relationship to India change after the Sepoy Rebellion? A. The British ended the rule of the East India Company and the British crown ruled India. B. The British attempted to better understand the cultural and religious rules of Sepoys. C. The British disbanded the Indian army of Sepoys and brought in British troops to India. D. The British made reparations to Sepoy families and sought a cooperative rule with India.

B. They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.

How did the majority of British people view Indian culture? A. They considered Indians their intellectual equals. B. They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own. C. They sought to incorporate Indian culture into their education. D. They understood that Indian culture was made up of many diverse groups and considered each group's culture separately.

British officials started policies that violated Hindu beliefs: requiring sepoys to travel, bite off greased cartridge tips, and allow widows to remarry.

Identify Cause and Effect What was the primary cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?

The British encouraged more farming of cash crops for global markets, while clearing land for new farms led to deforestation. The British introduced methods to increase food production, which led to population growth and eventual famine.

Identify Cause and Effect What were some impacts of British colonial rule on agriculture in India?

Indians who had received Western-style educations had learned about Western ideals such as democracy and equality. They applied those ideals to the cause of self-rule for India.

Identify Cause and Effect: What was one cause of the Indian nationalist movement?

the headgear as reflecting Indian culture, and the rifle as a British object. The sword could come from either culture, while the uniform looks British.

Indian sepoys were soldiers employed by the British East India Company in the mid-1800s. What item or items in the image reflect India's culture, and which show a British influence?

quote information on famine to support the drawback argument or railway growth to support the benefit argument.

Support a Point of View with Evidence: The graph and timeline show some effects of the British Raj(British Government Control) . All things considered, was British rule a benefit or a drawback for India? Why?

Cotton was a cash crop that the British could sell on the world market for a profit. It was also a raw material valuable for Britain when shipped to their factories

This 1850s image shows Indian cotton carders. They cleaned and re fluff cotton using a vibrating bow string. Explain: Why did the British encourage the growing of cotton in India?

D. The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.

What caused the Sepoy Rebellion? A. The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots that were made of animal skins. B. The British wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim rebellions. C. The British wanted Indian soldiers to serve as personal servants to British royalty. D. The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.

B. It led to the development of a nationalist movement.

What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite? A. It led to the desire for an economy based solely on Western goods. B. It led to the development of a nationalist movement. C. It let to the mass migration of the Indian elite. D. It led to the desire to imitate British imperialism.

B. The Muslim League wanted a separate Muslim state.

What was a difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League? A. The Muslim League did not want to end British rule. B. The Muslim League wanted a separate Muslim state. C. The Indian National Congress did not allow Muslims to participate. D. The Indian National Congress wanted to consider a separate Hindu state.

D. The British Parliament put India under the rule of the British government and monarch.

What was one effect of the Sepoy Rebellion? A. The British Parliament extended the rule of the East India Company. B. The British ended the rebellion without hurting any Indian civilians. C. The British increased reforms, attempting to convert Indians to Christianity. D. The British Parliament put India under the rule of the British government and monarch.

C. New British schools mostly benefited the sons of wealthy Indian families.

Which of the following was an effect of British colonial rule on education in India? A. There was not a major effect, since only British students were allowed a western education. B. A majority of people in India took advantage of new British schools to gain a better education. C. New British schools mostly benefited the sons of wealthy Indian families. D. New British schools mostly benefited farmers, who learned new agriculture techniques.

The lone British official is the largest figure among all the many Indian people. He rides a horse, unlike most of the Indian people, who walk. He wears a fancy uniform and hat.

Draw Conclusions: In this painting from the early 1800s, an official of the British East India Company rides in an Indian procession. How does the painting convey the power of the British?

Some British people and Western scholars admired the history, philosophy, and ancient heritage of India, including Buddhist and Hindu ideas. Other British people disparaged India's culture, placing it below the culture and achievements of Western cultures.

Compare and Contrast What were some differing views among British people about the culture of India?