history Flashcards
1
Q
What empire ruled India before the British arrived?
A
The Mughal Empire.
2
Q
Why was India attractive to the British?
A
It had valuable trade goods (spices, tea, textiles) and natural resources (gold, coal, iron, cotton).
3
Q
What company first controlled trade between Britain and India?
A
The East India Company.
4
Q
What strategy did Britain use to take control of India?
A
Divide and rule – helping some provinces with weapons to turn wars in their favour.
5
Q
When did British rule in India officially begin and end?
A
It began in the 1700s and lasted until 1947.
6
Q
What was the main impact of British rule on India’s economy?
A
Exploitation – Britain took India’s natural resources for its factories.
