10 Questions
Who were some English people in the early 19th century that criticized the orientalists' view on learning?
Anglicists
What was the name of the senior civil servant in India who was one of the biggest critics of oriental learning?
James Mill
Who authored the Wood's Despatch of 1854?
Charles Wood
According to the Wood's Despatch, what benefits would Indians realize from the expansion of trade and commerce?
Indians would benefit from the expansion of trade and commerce by realizing the benefits.
What was one of the key measures outlined in the Wood's Despatch to improve the education system in India?
The creation of a new demand for English goods.
What act was passed in 1835 under the leadership of William Bentinck?
English Education Act
Who were the two prominent orientalists advocating the study of ancient sacred and legal texts?
Sir William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrooke
Which college was started by Jonathan Duncan in 1791, with the purpose of studying Hindu law and philosophy?
Sanskrit College in Benaras
Who set up the Calcutta Madrasa in 1782, aimed at teaching Islamic law and other subjects?
Warren Hastings
What was the journal started by William Jones in 1784?
Journal on Asiatic Researches
Learn about the Macaulay Minute and the English Education Act of 1835 which promoted western education in India through English medium instruction and government-funded schools. Understand the impact of these policies on education during the colonial period.
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