1. French Revolution Review Mr. Williamson Somerville HS

2. Test Format Multiple Choice – 10 Questions at 3 Points each – 30 points Matching – 10 questions at 3 points each – 30 points Chronology – 5 questions at 3 points each – 15 points Identifications – 3 at 3 points each – 9 points Document Based Questions – 2 Questions at 3 points each – 5 Points Essay – choice of 2 questions, 2 paragraphs needed for full credit – 10 Points Total – 100 points

3. Theme #1 - What advantages did Europeans have over the Indians? Militarily, etc. Direct results of the Sepoy Mutiny. Why did the Indian National Congress start? The Fall of the Mughal Empire What was the British East India Company Hindu religion, the creator? Main idea of “White man’s burden”

4. Theme #2 - Identify: Dowry, civil disobedience, Swadeshi, Ahisma, castes Social Pyramid of India: Structure, who is where? What was the British Raj? Gandhi?

5. Theme #3 - Order of events: Mughals, British East India Company, Ram Mohun Roy, Sepoy Rebellion, British Raj? Identify: Shakti Sati Purdah

6. Essay Topic Explain the rituals, customs and culture of India. How does the caste system affect the poor? What is the role of women in traditional Indian culture? Discuss the nature of their religions (Islam/Hinduism) and their effect on the Indian society. Do you believe this will ultimately lead to a divide within India? Support your answer with evidence and be sure to explain your reasoning.

7. Sample Questions 1. Why did Europeans face limited resistance in their expansion into Asia and India in the late 1700s? A. Church leaders spread the way B. Europeans offered rulers protection C. Europeans controlled military technologies and goods unavailable to these regions D. Asian empires were gaining in strength

8. Sample Questions 2. What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny? A. Rights for Indians increased under British rule B. The British government took direct command of India C. The British East India Company acquired more Indian soldiers D. Gandhi was appointed Prime Minister of India

9. Sample Questions 3. Imperialism in India: A. Was facilitated by the breakup of the Mughal Empire B. Brought an end to tensions between Muslims and Hindus C. Decreased nationalist feelings amongst Indians D. Destroyed the Indian educational system

10. Sample Questions 4. What influenced the independence movements of colonial countries, such as Indian independence from Britain? A. The spread of democratic ideas B. The expense of governing & maintaining distant colonies C. Continued protests from colonists for freedom D. All of the above

11. Sample Questions 5. One of the richest and most powerful British trading companies in the world was the: A. Indian National Congress B. Nationalist Party C. British East India Company D. Muslim League

12. Sample Questions 6. In the Hindu religion, this god is the creator. I am: A. Brahma B. Shiva C. Vishnu D. Atman

13. Sample Questions 7. The 19 th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that: A. Asians/Africans were equal to Europeans B. Asians/Africans would be grateful for European help C. Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans D. Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of colonial people

14. Sample Questions 8. The primary goal of the Indian National Congress was to: A. Reform the religion of India B. Divide India between Muslims and Hindus C. Create a communist economy D. Gain independence from Great Britain

15. Sample Questions Tiebreaker – What was Gandhi’s first name? In what year did he come back to India from South American?