What was the first stratigically important city to fall to the Sepoy Rebellion on May 10?
Delhi
100
Name one negative effect of Britain colonizing India.
British held most of power, starvation occured, slavery/little pay, restricted indian-owned industries, etc.
100
India was reffered to as the " _____ in the _____"
"Jewel in the Crown"
200
Who was named the father of india in 1948?
Mohandas Gandhi
200
Name a country that borders India (modern day).
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, or Myanmar
200
In 1885, the Indian National ____ was formed.
Congress
200
Although the Sepoy Mutiny did not achieve its ultimate goal of independance, what did it accomplish?
It set up an identity for India on a global level and countries began seeing it as more than just a British colony.
200
By the 1900's, Indian nationalists wanted this type of government.
"self-government"
300
When was the All-Indian Muslim league founded?
1906
300
What was the part of India that was under direct British control called?
The "Raj"
300
In the 1600's, Britain's fascination with India led to the formation of this.
The Britsh East India Company
300
Name three things that Britain put into India that helped with infrastructure.
Bridges, dams, canals, telegraph lines, railroads, etc.
300
Why did the Dandi March occur?
Britain banned salt from India. (Salt Act)
400
When did the Dandi March occur?
1930
400
Name two trading posts that were set up in India by Britain.
Surat, Bombay, Calcutta, or Madras
400
What was the first act Indian rebellion against the British rule. (Battle of ____)
Plassey
400
Name some reasons why Britain would want India.
Raw materials, potential, high-population, etc.
400
DAILY DOUBLE
What shape were Gandhi's glasses in the video?
Circular
500
Who began a campagin for nationalism among the Indian people (not Gandhi)?
Ram Mohun Roy
500
Since Britain controlled the Suez canal at certain points in history, the fasted way to get from Britain to India was to travel across _____. (Name either two of the three seas crossed to get there or name the straight).
Arabian, Red, or Mediterranean Seas.
Or the Straight of Gibraltar
500
Why were the Hindu and Muslim sepoys outraged by the issue of the new Enfield rifle cartridges, developed by Samuel Colt?
They were said to be greased with swine and beef fat, in which the sepoys had to bite off. These animals were forbiddin to be eaten by their religions.
500
What was the British reasoning behind separating the muslims and Hindus in India.
Thought that it would keep them from uprising and make them weaker.
500
What is the exact date (day, month, year) that India won it's independance from Britain?