India Flashcards
1
Q
How did British imperialism start in India?
A
The British East India Company was established in the 1600’s during the Mughal Empire
2
Q
What was the sepoy rebellion?
A
1857 Hindus and Muslims revolted against the British rule as they were punishing sepoys who refused to
load riffles and were crushed in 1857.
3
Q
What was the British Raj?
A
The period of direct British rule in India.
4
Q
What was the Indian Civil Service?
A
The government agency that carried the British administration of India.
5
Q
What were two groups that formed from Indian Nationalism?
A
Indian National Congress (1885) and Muslim League (1906)
6
Q
What was the Amritsar Massacre?
A
April 13th 1919 protesters gathered in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. Soldiers opened fire killing upwards of 1000 people.
