Definitions
Define Empire
Where multiple countries or groups of people are ruled over by one central power.
Where was the Mughal Empire?
Northern India
Which queen gave permission for the EIC?
Elizabeth I
What types of things would Brtain trade with India?
Spices and Tea
Define Colony
A land or country that is ruled over as part of an empire.
How did the British view the Mughal Empire when they first visited?
As advanced and impressive
When was the EIC comissioned?
1600
Why was land important for Empires?
So peoples could settle there and provide more labour
Define civilise
To teach or force people to live in a way that another group thinks is more “proper” or “advanced”.
Which buildings were built in India by the Mughals?
Taj Mahal and the Red Fort
Which battle did the East India Company win in 1757?
Battle of Plassey
What developments allowed empires to expand in the 1600s?
improved navigation and ship building
Define Missionaries
Someone who spreads a religion, particularly to other countries.
Why was there equilty in the Mughal Empire?
There was religious freedoms and let any religion worship
What does company rule mean?
When the EIC ruled over India as a government
Where did Britain get enslaved people from?
West Africa?
Define Sepoys
Indian soldiers hired to work for the East India Company.
What was the name of the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Barbur
What happened to Bengal in 1769-1770
What percentage of the worlds land was under the control of the British Empire?
25%