The Jewel In The Crown Pg 17-18 Flashcards
1
Q
The British lived a less luxurious/more luxurious life than the one they had at home.
A
More luxurious
2
Q
What does ‘British Raj’ mean?
A
British Rule
3
Q
What benefits did the British give to India?
A
Roads, Railways, Increased farmland, Increased schools, Hospitals.
4
Q
What did Viceroy George Nathaniel Curzon do that made him known for doing lots of good things for India?
A
He rebuilt old Indian buildings, set up schools and built a national irrigation system to help fight the famine.
5
Q
Why did Viceroy George Nathaniel Curzon do good things for India?
A
He was passionate about the Indian culture and India.
6
Q
About how many people died to the famine of India?
A
About 6 million.
