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What was the immediate factor that triggered the Sepoy Mutiny?
What was the immediate factor that triggered the Sepoy Mutiny?
True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny was solely motivated by religious beliefs of the Hindus.
True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny was solely motivated by religious beliefs of the Hindus.
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What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
What were some of the social causes of the Sepoy Mutiny?
What were some of the social causes of the Sepoy Mutiny?
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What was the main reason for the Sepoy Mutiny?
What was the main reason for the Sepoy Mutiny?
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True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny resulted in the complete independence of India from British rule.
True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny resulted in the complete independence of India from British rule.
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Who fired the first shot of the uprising?
Who fired the first shot of the uprising?
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Who fired the first shot of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Who fired the first shot of the Sepoy Mutiny?
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True or false: The introduction of the Enfield rifle was the only immediate factor that triggered the Sepoy Mutiny.
True or false: The introduction of the Enfield rifle was the only immediate factor that triggered the Sepoy Mutiny.
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What social causes were addressed during the Sepoy Mutiny?
What social causes were addressed during the Sepoy Mutiny?
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True or false: Racism was not a significant reason for the Sepoy Mutiny.
True or false: Racism was not a significant reason for the Sepoy Mutiny.
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What did the Indians fear during the Sepoy Mutiny?
What did the Indians fear during the Sepoy Mutiny?
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What did the Sepoy Mutiny mark the end of?
What did the Sepoy Mutiny mark the end of?
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What was the outcome of the Sepoy Mutiny?
What was the outcome of the Sepoy Mutiny?
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True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny was a peaceful protest against unjust policies.
True or false: The Sepoy Mutiny was a peaceful protest against unjust policies.
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Study Notes
- Sepoy Mutiny was the first series of protests against the East India Company.
- It was triggered by religious beliefs of the Hindus and resulted in a cultural clash.
- Indians feared that their traditional way of life was threatened.
- It marked the end of rule by the British East India company.
- The introduction of the “Enfield” rifle was the immediate factor.
- Racism was a major reason for the mutiny.
- British expansion led to unjust policies that hampered the interests of the rulers of the native states.
- Tax and property rights were being changed and affected peasants heavily.
- Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the uprising on March 29th, 1857.
- Abolition of child marriage, Sati, and female infanticide were social causes.
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Test your knowledge about the Sepoy Mutiny, the first series of protests against the British East India Company. Discover the religious, cultural, and social reasons that led to this uprising, and learn about the key players and events that marked the end of the Company's rule in India. From the introduction of the controversial "Enfield" rifle to the firing of the first shot by Mangal Pandey, this quiz covers the major factors that triggered the revolt. If you're interested in Indian history,
