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In the beginning... Flashcards

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What is Raj?

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British Rule in India

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What was the East India Company?

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A British company formed to trade with India in 1600

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What was the Indian Mutiny of 1857?

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Sepoys (Indian soldiers) serving in the East India company’s army.

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What was the Government of India Act?

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The demolishing of the East India company and placing India directly under British rule.

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What was the Indian constituent Assembly?

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A group set up to make a constitution for an independent India.

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When was the partition of Bengal?

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1905

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7
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Who decided to partition the province of Bengal?

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Lord Curzon

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Why did Lord Curzon split Bengal?

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It was large and hard to govern.

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How did Lord Curzon split Bengal?

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Muslims controlled East Bengal and Hindus controlled West Bengal

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What was the outcome of the partition?

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Violent protests

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Who was the Indian national congress dominated by?

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High caste hindus

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What was a viceroy?

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A political appointment made in Westminster and represented the British monarch in India.

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What were the two main religions in India?

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Hinduism and Islam

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What three reasons was India important to Britain for?

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Trade
Tariffs
Investment

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Who were Anglo - Indians?

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People of Indian and British Descent.

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When did the Indian National Congress first meet?

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1885

17
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When did Tilak join the Indian National congress?

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1890

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What did Tilak want?

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For India to be independent but still part of the British empire

19
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When was the Indian councils act passed and by who?

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1909, John Morley

20
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What were the Morley Minto reforms?

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  1. Indian representatives elected to serve on the viceroys executive council.
  2. The provincial councils were enlarged
  3. Separate electorates were provided for Muslims and Hindus

A Level - Indian History (9 decks)

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