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How the British Got Involved in India
A short, friendly quiz about how the British first came to India and how their role changed over time.
10 questions · 6-8 · by Zinu
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Question 1
Why did the British first come to India in the 1600s?
- ✓ To trade spices and cloth
- · To go on holiday
- · To spread the English language
- · To mine gold
Question 2
Which group represented British traders in India?
- ✓ British East India Company
- · British Parliament
- · East India Navy
- · Royal India Company
Question 3
Which city became a major British trading base in India?
- ✓ Calcutta (Kolkata)
- · Delhi
- · Jaipur
- · Agra
Question 4
The 1757 Battle of Plassey helped the British gain control of which region?
- ✓ Bengal
- · Punjab
- · Deccan
- · Kerala
Question 5
How did the British often gain power over Indian rulers?
- ✓ By making treaties and allies
- · By offering free education
- · By giving large gifts
- · By sharing land equally
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