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The British Empire in India

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The British Empire in India”, from the unit “The British Empire: how far was it transformed in the mid-nineteenth century?” (Year 9 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Write the missing word. ___ refers to the control of one country over another and the expansion of a country's empire by gaining new colonies.
  2. What did people claim 'never set' on the British Empire?
  3. Write the missing word. Some believers in Social Darwinism used ___ measurements to falsely argue that European adaptations made them superior to other groups like Africans and Asians.
  4. Which statement is most accurate?
  5. Who ruled over most of India before the British East India Company gained control?
  6. Which statement is most accurate?
  7. Write the missing word. A ___ is an act which involves challenging and fighting against the rulers of a country.
  8. Who was responsible for governing India before 1858?
  9. Why did the EIC increase taxes in some areas of India by 28%?
  10. How much area was affected by the Indian Rebellion?
  11. Why did taxes remain high after India became a Crown Colony?
  12. Which statement is most accurate?

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