India Before The Brits Pg. 11-12 And Slides 57-58 Flashcards
India was larger/smaller than it is today.
Larger.
How many countries split off of India? Name them.
3 countries.
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan
What natural resources was India rich in?
Iron ore, copper, gold, silver, gemstones, tea, timber and spices.
Who ruled India in the 15th century?
Akbar the Great.
What religions originated in India?
Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
Which countries border modern India?
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh
Name 2 countries that didn’t exist in India in the 1500’s.
Bangladesh and Pakistan
Which were the first 2 countries that conquered India in ancient times?
Persia, Iran
Name 2 people that invaded and looted India.
Ghengis Khan
Alexander the Great
Why did the Chinese conquer India?
They were interested in knowledge and the ancient Indian universities.
Who conquered India before the British?
The French
What benefit were the wars in India for the European nations?
They increased their own power by helping Indian princes during the wars thus controlling the wars and then were able to demand rewards from India when they succeeded.
Who invaded India in the early 1500’s?
The Mughals (Muslims)
Who united many Indian states?
Akbar the Great
What was Akbar the Great known for in India?
His knowledge of literature, architecture, and religious tolerance.
