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What did the Christian missionaries believe was essential for education?
What did the Christian missionaries believe was essential for education?
- Moral character improvement (correct)
- Cultural awareness
- Scientific education
- Practical knowledge
The East India Company supported missionary activities in India from the beginning.
The East India Company supported missionary activities in India from the beginning.
False (B)
Where did missionaries set up their first institution in India?
Where did missionaries set up their first institution in India?
Serampore
Christian education focused on improving the __________ character of the person.
Christian education focused on improving the __________ character of the person.
In what year was the college established at Serampore?
In what year was the college established at Serampore?
Missionary schools in India were established after 1813.
Missionary schools in India were established after 1813.
What was set up by the missionaries in 1800?
What was set up by the missionaries in 1800?
Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
What was the primary reason Hastings supported Orientalists?
What was the primary reason Hastings supported Orientalists?
The Calcutta Madrasa was established by Warren Hastings to promote Western learning.
The Calcutta Madrasa was established by Warren Hastings to promote Western learning.
Who criticized the Orientalist view of learning?
Who criticized the Orientalist view of learning?
A _____ is a person who can read, write, and teach Persian.
A _____ is a person who can read, write, and teach Persian.
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
What did some British officials argue about Eastern literature?
What did some British officials argue about Eastern literature?
Warren Hastings believed that traditional Indian customs should not influence British rule.
Warren Hastings believed that traditional Indian customs should not influence British rule.
What was the view of critics regarding the study of Arabic and Sanskrit?
What was the view of critics regarding the study of Arabic and Sanskrit?
What did James Mill criticize about the British education efforts in India?
What did James Mill criticize about the British education efforts in India?
James Mill championed the teaching of poetry and sacred literature to Indians.
James Mill championed the teaching of poetry and sacred literature to Indians.
Who was the influential critic of Orientalists active by the 1830s?
Who was the influential critic of Orientalists active by the 1830s?
According to some British officials, India was seen as an __________ country that needed to be civilized.
According to some British officials, India was seen as an __________ country that needed to be civilized.
What was the aim of education according to some British officials?
What was the aim of education according to some British officials?
The term 'vernacular' refers to the standard language used by all educated individuals.
The term 'vernacular' refers to the standard language used by all educated individuals.
Which of the following was NOT present in pathshalas at the time mentioned?
Which of the following was NOT present in pathshalas at the time mentioned?
What was the primary purpose behind the British educational policy in India?
What was the primary purpose behind the British educational policy in India?
Classes in pathshalas were held at fixed times regardless of students' needs.
Classes in pathshalas were held at fixed times regardless of students' needs.
Match the critics of Orientalists with their views:
Match the critics of Orientalists with their views:
What determined the fee that students paid in pathshalas?
What determined the fee that students paid in pathshalas?
Classes were often held under a ______ tree.
Classes were often held under a ______ tree.
Match the following features with their descriptions:
Match the following features with their descriptions:
After which year did the Company start to improve vernacular education?
After which year did the Company start to improve vernacular education?
Students in pathshalas were separated into different classes based on their learning levels.
Students in pathshalas were separated into different classes based on their learning levels.
In what locations were pathshalas commonly found?
In what locations were pathshalas commonly found?
Which of the following was a key figure critical of English education?
Which of the following was a key figure critical of English education?
James Mill was a severe critic of the Orientalists.
James Mill was a severe critic of the Orientalists.
Who established schools for girls by the mid-nineteenth century?
Who established schools for girls by the mid-nineteenth century?
Rabindranath Tagore promoted learning in a __________ environment.
Rabindranath Tagore promoted learning in a __________ environment.
Match the following individuals with their contributions:
Match the following individuals with their contributions:
In what context did Mahatma Gandhi and Thomas Macaulay's views differ?
In what context did Mahatma Gandhi and Thomas Macaulay's views differ?
Pathshalas were traditional learning centers with a focus on rote learning.
Pathshalas were traditional learning centers with a focus on rote learning.
What educational system did Thomas Macaulay advocate for?
What educational system did Thomas Macaulay advocate for?
What was one reason gurus found it difficult to compete with government aided pathshalas?
What was one reason gurus found it difficult to compete with government aided pathshalas?
The new education system allowed children from poor families to attend school without any restrictions.
The new education system allowed children from poor families to attend school without any restrictions.
Who delivered a speech advocating for the national education goal on January 15, 1908?
Who delivered a speech advocating for the national education goal on January 15, 1908?
The new education system viewed inability to attend school as evidence of __________.
The new education system viewed inability to attend school as evidence of __________.
What did Aurobindo Ghose emphasize regarding the language of instruction?
What did Aurobindo Ghose emphasize regarding the language of instruction?
Some Indians believed that Western education could help modernize India.
Some Indians believed that Western education could help modernize India.
According to the agenda for national education, students should also learn some useful __________.
According to the agenda for national education, students should also learn some useful __________.
Match the following aspects of education with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of education with their descriptions:
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Orientalists
Orientalists
Scholars specializing in Asian languages and cultures, aiming to understand and preserve them.
Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings
A British official instrumental in establishing the Calcutta Madrasa and promoting Oriental learning.
Calcutta Madrasa
Calcutta Madrasa
An educational institution in Calcutta established for studying Arabic and Persian.
Vernacular languages
Vernacular languages
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What were critics of Orientalists' views?
What were critics of Orientalists' views?
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What did critics propose instead of Oriental studies?
What did critics propose instead of Oriental studies?
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Why did Orientalists promote the study of local languages?
Why did Orientalists promote the study of local languages?
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What was the impact of the debate between Orientalists and their critics?
What was the impact of the debate between Orientalists and their critics?
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Moral Education
Moral Education
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Christian Missionaries
Christian Missionaries
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East India Company
East India Company
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Missionary Activities
Missionary Activities
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Serampore Mission
Serampore Mission
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Printing Press
Printing Press
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Missionary Schools
Missionary Schools
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British Controlled Territories
British Controlled Territories
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Vernacular
Vernacular
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What was James Mill's view on education in India?
What was James Mill's view on education in India?
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What was the purpose of British education in colonial India?
What was the purpose of British education in colonial India?
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How did Macaulay view Indian culture?
How did Macaulay view Indian culture?
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What was the role of English in colonial India?
What was the role of English in colonial India?
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What is the significance of the term 'vernacular' in this context?
What is the significance of the term 'vernacular' in this context?
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How did the British approach to education shape the identity of India?
How did the British approach to education shape the identity of India?
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Pathshala
Pathshala
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Oral Teaching
Oral Teaching
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Flexible System
Flexible System
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No Fixed Fee
No Fixed Fee
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What was the Company concerned with?
What was the Company concerned with?
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What changed in 1854?
What changed in 1854?
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Vernacular Education
Vernacular Education
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What does 'improving vernacular education' mean?
What does 'improving vernacular education' mean?
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National Education Goal
National Education Goal
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Modern Knowledge
Modern Knowledge
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Practical Skills
Practical Skills
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Flexible Learning
Flexible Learning
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New System's Discipline
New System's Discipline
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Inability as Indiscipline
Inability as Indiscipline
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Western Education for Modernization
Western Education for Modernization
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Macaulay's Minute
Macaulay's Minute
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Debate on Education
Debate on Education
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What was the impact of the debate?
What was the impact of the debate?
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Indian Reform Organisations
Indian Reform Organisations
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English Education Advocates
English Education Advocates
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Why were missionaries important?
Why were missionaries important?
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Study Notes
British Rule and Education in India
- British rule in India impacted various groups, including students
- The British aimed to control territory, revenues, and culture
- They believed in "civilizing" the natives through education
- This view was a central theme of debate for many decades
British Perspective on Education
- The British sought to understand and evolve educational ideas
- The British viewed themselves as guardians of Indian culture
- British officials established educational institutions aligned with their perspective
- They emphasized the study of ancient Indian texts
Orientalism
- William Jones, a linguist, arrived in Calcutta
- He studied Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, and other languages
- Jones and Colebrooke focused on translating and understanding ancient Indian texts
- They believed in fostering appreciation for Indian culture
Orientalist vs. Anti-Orientalist Views
- There was an evolving debate on the best and most effective approach to Indian education
- Certain officials criticized the Orientalists' focus on traditional Indian knowledge
- James Mill, a prominent official, argued for focusing on practical and useful subjects (scientific and practical)
- Macaulay believed Indian knowledge was inferior to European knowledge
Local Schools
- Early Indian schools (pathshalas) operated flexibly
- They were not structured like Western schools
- Pathshalas focused on local needs and were run by local communities
Demand for Moral Education
- Christian missionaries favoured a moral component to education
- They felt Christian education was essential for improvement
- Initially, the East India company opposed missionary activities
Role of Education in the National Movement
- Gandhi and Tagore critiqued British education, emphasizing the promotion of Indian languages
- They focused on the importance of cultural identity and social consciousness in education
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Explore how British colonialism influenced education in India, from their attempts to control culture through schooling to the establishment of institutions that reflected British ideals. This quiz also delves into the debates surrounding Orientalism and its impact on the understanding of Indian heritage.
