India Imperialism QuizPeriod 6

Colonization1. The image above best reinforces which statement about the British

treatment of India?a. India was viewed upon as an economic resource for Britain, in

need of colonization and development. b. The British “steam-rolled” indian culture without consideration

for their validity.c. The Indian person was viewed upon as underdeveloped

compared to the average British citizen.d. The British colonization is an unstoppable force, with the

destruction of Indian culture being a byproduct of the British need to advance.

2. The First Indian War for Independence could be considered a success for the Indians in which regard?

a. The rule transferred to a just leadership.b. Racism was halted under Britain.

c. Under the British Crown reforms were slowed.d. Britain ended economically exploitive behaviour towards India.

3. Why may the Muslims and Hindus have shown unity at the Partition of Bengal, but then still fight for individual states afterwards?

a. The Bengal Partition would still have been under British rule. b. Muslim-Hindu relations were originally worse at the first Partition.c. It would be more economically beneficial for the Pakistan-India

partition to occur.d. Gandhi was not in power at the time of Bengal’s partition.

4. The most significant consequence of the Salt March was:a. The widespread attention brought to British brutality.b. A larger adoption of Gandhi’s fasting methods.c. Helping bridge the barrier between Hindus and Muslims.d. Gandhi’s newfound permanence on the Indian Congress

5. The Amritsar Massacre did NOT lead to which of the following?a. The rise of violent protest.b. A rise of British martial action in India. c. Gandhi partakes in an unwavering fast.d. Growth of distrust between Britain and other Indians.

Background and Results of Colonization1. Which was NOT an immediate change in the caste system due to

colonization?a. Lower caste people could rise in powerb. The caste system was abolishedc. The caste system expanded into many different castesd. People interacted outside of their castes

2. Which main aspect of Indian life allowed for colonization to happen?a. Overextended military power due to many warsb. Famine due to infertile land for farmingc. Loss of government power due to peasant revoltsd. Loss of natural resources due to an excessive amount of trading

3. Lord Macaulay’s Address to the British Parliament depicts which idea?a. India is an impressionable nation that will accept all the help it

can get. b. Indians are not in need of change, although Britain can use India

to improve their own status. c. Britain can easily dominate India due to their high moral values.d. Everything about India must be changed and Britain is the only

way to help.4. Why might have Lord Macaulay’s Address sparked colonization in

India?a. Britain wanted to exercise the belief they were superior and

thought India was easy to conquer.b. India was able to be controlled easily, and Britain would receive

all the resources they needed.c. India was a growing nation that was looking for help.d. India was under a ruthless authority that wouldn’t help the

people

5. What does the image above portray about England and the countries it colonized?

a. England seeks in expanding the political power of its Empire.b. England is trying to share the innovations of Industry to the

world.c. The colonized countries are byproducts of Britain’s need to

expand for more resource. d. Britain will attempt to claim Spheres of Influence in every

country. Issues During Imperialism

1. What was the main effect on Indian agriculture after the rapid population growth?

a. The rising numbers strained food supply after the farmland turned over to growing cash crops instead of food.

b. Terrible famine swept India in the early 1800. c. Angry sepoys rebelled against British officers and led to a

massacre resulting in a population decline.2. What issue did Hindus and Muslims have with the East Indian Company

that caused the Sepoy Rebellion?a. The East Indian Company made a law that economically hurt

them.

b. Both Hindu and Muslim religious practices were insulted; cows were considered holy while pigs were considered unclean.

c. They were imprisoned unfairly.d. All of the above.

3. What was the main advantage the British had in colonizing India?a. Death from wars.b. Lack of knowledge on industrialization.c. Unified kingdom. d. Large Indian diversity.

4. What was the outcome of the British establishing a railroad network in India?

a. Indian became less profitable for Britain. b. Indians developed a modern economy and was geographically

divided.c. Railroads transported manufactured goods out and raw products

in.d. Railroads transported raw products out and manufactured goods

in. 5. What was the most significant damage to the Indian economy, dealt by

colonization?a. Destruction of the textile industry.b. Sentenced Sepoys to permanent hard labour.c. Forcing the growth cash crops.d. All of the above.

Government, Colonization, and Economy1. Initially, what form of imperialism did India have?

a. Colonyb. Protectorate c. Sphere of Influenced. Economic Imperialism

2. What were two benefits gained from Bengal when it was first taken over by the British? (Choose 2)

a. Corporate Administrationb. Civil Administrationc. Revenued. Military Control

3. Who or what had control of India as a stepping stone for the British crown to reign?

a. Franceb. East India Companyc. British Rajd. Mughal Empire

4. The above image demonstrates what aspect of British colonialism in India?

a. British colonialism’s exclusiveness with trade b. Britain inherently put native Indians in lower classes, via holding

back GDP, to keep British citizens in power.c. India’s population boom, after the British stopped discrimination,

allowed their economy to flourish.d. Colonialism was hindrance in the development of Indian Trade.

5. What was India’s most significant contribution to the Second Opium War?

a. India helped colonize the countries between China and India.

b. Troops from India helped surround Chinese land.c. India’s control over Tibet halted agricultural production in China,

forcing them to take Britain’s production.d. India grew a majority of the opium Britain sold.

Answer Key:Elliott:

1) A2) C3) A4) A5) B

Risa:

1) B2) A3) B4) A5) C

Hannah:

1) A2) B3) D4) D5) A

Isha:

1) D2) B & C3) B4) D5) D