Economic Causes
Social/Cultural Causes
Political Causes
Miscellaneous Knowledge on the Sepoy Mutiny
Imperialism 101 (19th Century)
100
Fill in the blank. British Colonization was primarily an ________ _______. (Must get the EXACT words)
Economic Venture
100
Why were Hindu soldiers horrified to go on a ship? (Must have at least 2/3 of the points to gain points)
1. Hindus believe they can only keep themselves clean if they cook their own food. 2. Hindus believe they can only keep themselves clean if they draw their own bath. 3. All of which were not available on board a ship.
100
What was the name of the Emperor that the Muslims and Hindus united with? (Bonus 50 points if you mention his EXACT age)
Emperor Bahadur Shah II. Age: 82
100
What were the Sepoys?
Indian Soldiers during the time of British Colonization.
100
Define imperialism.
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
200
Name AT LEAST five western ideas that the British introduced in India.
1. Dams 2. Irrigation Schemes 3. Factories 4. Hospitals 5. Schools 6. Clinics 7. Universities 8. Laws
200
When Hindus went back after fighting and travelling on board a ship, what would they come back to?
1. Relatives and friends refused to eat with them. 2. Though they were tainted.
200
Why did the East India Company hire more British Soldiers?
The Emperor announced support for the rebels and attacks started to break out. They hired more British Soldiers as a retaliation.
200
What law was passed in 1856?
Any soldier who belonged to the British Army in India could be put on a ship and sent to fight in another country in times of conflict. (Give point for: They controlled Indian soldiers int he British Army)
200
What is the 'White Man's Burden' referring to? (Bonus 50 points for getting the name of the poet)
the task believed by white colonizers to be incumbent upon them, of imposing Western civilization on the black inhabitants of European colonies. Name: Rudyard Kipling
300
What did the Indians feel like British were doing with taxes?
Many Indians felt that the East India Company was asking for heavy tax from the locals.
300
Why were Muslims shocked about going aboard a ship?
They followed daily rituals that being on a ship would interfere with.
300
What was the Government of India Act? (Bonus 50 points for getting the EXACT year it was passed in)
Transferred the control of India to the Crown. Year Act was Passed: 1858
300
How many armies did the East India Company have by 1856?
Three Large Armies (Accept Three Armies)
300
What is the difference between direct rule and indirect rule? Name at least one example of each.
Direct rule is a system of governmental rule in which the central authority has power over the country. Indirect rule is a system of government in which a central authority has power over a country or area, but the local government maintains some authority. (Examples are marked accordingly)
400
Name 3 things that India had that Britain wanted.
1. saltpetre 2. indigo dye 3. cotton 4. silk 5. opium
400
Why didn't Muslims and Hindus not like the new rifle? (Must get all three points)
1. Cartridges contained greases made from animal fat. 2. Muslims do not eat anything from a pig. 3. Hindus do not eat anything from a cow.
400
Relate 'White Man's Burden' to Britain and India.
Will accept answers along the lines of: The British though they had a duty to bring their own customs and ways to India, because they believed that these were much better than Indian tradition.
400
What was the name of the new rifle that the East India Company introduced and how would you use it?
1. Lee-Enfield Rifle 2. The soldier was required to bite off the end of each cartridge before loading it.
400
What was the name given to Imperialism in Africa?
The Scramble for Africa
500
What did changes int he economy cause? Name AT LEAST one example.
These changes caused widespread resentment not only among the landed aristocracy but also caused great havoc to a larger section of the middle-class people. Examples: 1. Lands were confiscated from the landlords and auctioned. 2. Rich people like the merchants and moneylenders were, therefore, able to speculate in British land sales and drive out the most vulnerable peasant farmers.
500
What did Lord William Bentinck do that caused him to have unfavorable opinions amongst Indians? (Bonus 50 points for getting the EXACT year in which the resentment started to arise. *Hint* The year he became governor)
Governor of Bengal in 1827 1. English the official language 2. Encourage western education and was involved in the banning of suntee which was a cultural tradition. 3. He disregarded the local cultures and traditions 4. Encouraged European systems
500
*This is more of a Social Cause than it is a Political Cause* Give three examples that showed a distinct difference between the British and the Indians.
1. British citizens lived in reserved neighbourhoods 2. The only Indians were servants, nursemaids, cooks or nannies 3. Indians had to call a white man 'sahib' and a white woman 'memsahib' (meaning master and mistress)
500
What is a 'Thuggee' and what did the British do about it? Explain with as much detail as possible.
Refers to bands of robbers who befriended travellers before robbing and murdering them. The British set up a special police force to hunt them down, encouraging informants and warning travellers of the danger. The Thuggee cult was finally eradicated.
500
Who is the Emperor?
If you don't know it, SHAME ON YOU.
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