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Question 1 Why would sepoy’s protest getting weapons from the British in 1857? A. The sepoy’s hated to use guns B. The sepoy’s were upset with the British.

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1 Question 1 Why would sepoy’s protest getting weapons from the British in 1857? A. The sepoy’s hated to use guns B. The sepoy’s were upset with the British putting Beef and Pork fat on the weapons C. The sepoy’s were upset with British rule and would not defend the East India Company D. All of the above

2 Question 2 How long did it take for the British to put down the Sepoy Mutiny? A. 3 years B. 2 years C. 1 year D. 6 months

3 Question 3 When Great Britain took control of India during the reign of Queen Victoria was known as? A. Raj B. Assimilation C. Paternalism D. Imperialism

4 Question 4 Name the two Nationalist groups to form in India during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s? A. Indian National Congress & Muslim League B. Indian National Congress & Hindu League C. Hindu League & Muslim League D. Congress of India & Hindu League

5 Question 5 Why would Great Britain divide India into two areas be a good idea? A. The size of India was larger than they thought B. It made it easier to control the areas C. Muslims and Hindus were united with each other D. None of the above

6 Sepoy Mutiny Many people of India felt that the British were trying to covert them to Christianity Soldiers began to protest these issues Soldiers rifles were greased with beef and pork fat – Hindus consider the cow sacred – Muslims don’t eat pork

7 Sepoy Mutiny Sepoy’s captured Delhi and moved across North India After a year of rebellion, Great Britain puts down the rebellion People of India could not unite Problems between Hindus and Muslims British Government took control of India (known as Raj)

8 Nationalism Through westernization and modernization India became a target for outsiders – Eliminate the caste system & arranged child marriages Racism caused nationalism to rise – 2 nd class citizens in their own country paid less for equal work and barred from many top jobs – Two Nationalist Groups form

9 Two Nationalist Groups Indian National CongressMuslim League

10 British Add to the Problems Great Britain divides the nation into two areas so it could be easier to govern Muslim section Hindu section 1911, they divide the area into different boundaries

11 Question 1 Why would sepoy’s protest getting weapons from the British in 1857? A. The sepoy’s hated to use guns B. The sepoy’s were upset with the British putting Beef and Pork fat on the weapons C. The sepoy’s were upset with British rule and would not defend the East India Company D. All of the above

12 Question 2 How long did it take for the British to put down the Sepoy Mutiny? A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 2 years D. 3 years

13 Question 3 When Great Britain took control of India during the reign of Queen Victoria was known as? A. Raj B. Assimilation C. Paternalism D. Imperialism

14 Question 4 Name the two Nationalist groups to form in India during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s? A. Indian National Congress & Muslim League B. Indian National Congress & Hindu League C. Hindu League & Muslim League D. Congress of India & Hindu League

15 Question 5 Why would Great Britain divide India into two areas be a good idea? A. The size of India was larger than they thought B. It made it easier to control the areas C. Muslims and Hindus were united with each other D. None of the above


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