When Indian farmers switched to growing cotton, they

didn't grow enough food to feed the population.

Which of the following was an effect of British domination?

The Indians became interested in their own culture.

The British imprisoned sepoy guards because they

refused to load guns rumored to be greased with cow/pig fat.

Why was the new Indian school system a problem for Indians?

It failed to educate 90 percent of the population.

The British brought order and stability to a society that was

divided into many political systems.

What was the impact of British rule on the Indian economy?

British manufactured goods destroyed local industries.

What role did newspapers play in the independence movement?

They raised support for nationalist causes.

What was the goal of the Indian National Congress?

a share in the governing process

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1
Who was a key leader of Indian independence?
Bande Mataram
Queen Victoria
Mohandas Gandhi
Lord Macaulay
2
When Indian farmers switched to growing cotton, they
competed with British cotton production.
didn't grow enough food to feed the population.
depleted the soil of necessary minerals.
glutted the market and couldn't find customers.
3
Which of the following was an effect of British domination?
The Indian standard of living improved.
The Indians became interested in their own culture.
The Indians received a well-rounded education.
The Indians wanted to become British citizens.
4
The British imprisoned sepoy guards because they
refused to wear battle dress in parades.
refused to load guns rumored to be greased with cow/pig fat.
were unable to learn English military commands.
couldn't speak English well enough.
5
Why was the new Indian school system a problem for Indians?
It was taught only in English.
It educated only the British elite.
It failed to educate 90 percent of the population.
It taught only military science.
6
The British brought order and stability to a society that was
in a civil war between Hindus and Muslims.
unruly and disorderly.
led by the sepoys.
divided into many political systems.
7
What was the impact of British rule on the Indian economy?
More types of goods were available for Indians to buy.
The majority of Indians reaped financial benefits.
British manufactured goods destroyed local industries.
increase in the number of retail jobs for Indians.
8
After the battle, Queen Victoria assumed the title of
manager of the East Indies Company.
empress of India.
ruler of Kampur.
queen of the Hindus.
9
What role did newspapers play in the independence movement?
They didn't play an important role.
They kept people informed about current events.
They raised support for nationalist causes.
They improved the literacy of the Indian population.
10
What was the goal of the Indian National Congress?
education for all Indians
development of new trade routes
immediate independence for India
a share in the governing process

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