20 Questions
What was one of the main goals of the British in India according to the text?
To establish a cultural mission
Why did the British struggle in determining how to educate Indians?
They lacked clarity on how Indians should be 'civilised'
Who was William Jones and what was one of his significant achievements?
He was a linguist proficient in various languages and an expert in law
What tradition did William Jones contribute to in India?
The tradition of Orientalism
In what way did the British view education in India different from the Indians' perspective?
The British focused on independent learning, while Indians advocated for rote memorization
What was the main focus of William Jones' studies in Calcutta?
Ancient Indian texts on various subjects
What was the goal of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by William Jones and his colleagues?
To discover and translate ancient Indian texts
What attitude did William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke share towards Indian and Western ancient cultures?
Both cultures had reached their glory in the ancient past but had since declined
Why did Company officials argue for promoting Indian learning over Western learning?
To help Indians rediscover their lost heritage
What did Company officials believe was essential for British rulers to be respected by their subjects?
Encouraging the study of ancient Indian texts
What was one of the main cultural missions that the British believed they had in India?
Civilising the natives
In what year did William Jones arrive in Calcutta?
1783
What was one of William Jones' areas of expertise, besides law?
Linguistics
What idea of education began to evolve over the last two hundred years according to the text?
Development of modern educational ideas
What was one of the challenges that the British faced regarding education in India?
Lack of clear answers on how to 'civilise' Indians
What was the primary focus of William Jones' studies in Calcutta?
Reading ancient Indian texts on various subjects
What attitude did William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke share towards the ancient cultures of India and the West?
Respect
What did William Jones and his colleagues aim to achieve by translating ancient Indian texts into English?
Help Indians rediscover their own heritage
Why did Company officials argue for promoting Indian learning over Western learning?
Because they believed Indians valued their own traditions more
What did William Jones and Nathaniel Halhed have in common in Calcutta?
They were busy discovering the ancient Indian heritage and mastering Indian languages
Explore the impact of British education policies in India during the colonial era. Understand the cultural mission of 'civilising the natives' and the changes introduced in the lives of students. Delve into the implications of British rule on Indian society.
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