18 Questions
What were the major European nations that influenced Sri Lanka during the Renaissance period?
Portuguese, Dutch, English
What were some examples of economic transformations that took place in Sri Lanka due to European influence?
Importation of food items, spreading the usage of money, starting a railway and road system, establishment of trade cities like Colombo, Galle, and Trincomalee, and the rise of a new middle class.
When did Sri Lanka become a colony of the British?
1815
How did the introduction of the printing industry in Sri Lanka impact the society?
The knowledge of society increased through the publication of books, magazines, and newspapers, leading to the inheritance of European thinking and literature.
What were some of the transformations that took place in Sri Lanka during British rule?
Political, social, and cultural changes
What were the religious influences brought by the Europeans to Sri Lanka?
Portuguese propagated Roman Catholicism, while the Dutch propagated their own religious cult in coastal areas of Sri Lanka.
What governmental system did Sri Lanka receive during British rule?
Parliamentary government system
What were some factors that contributed to the thinking transformation in Europe during the 19th century?
Renaissance, religious reforms, printing advancements, rise of capitalism, industrial revolution
How did the collapse of the unity of Christianity in Europe impact Sri Lanka?
It led to the arrival of Europeans in Sri Lanka, who propagated different religious beliefs and sects in the country.
How did the existing provincial ruling in Sri Lanka change during British rule?
Underwent a change
What were some social transformations in Sri Lanka due to European influence?
Migration of Sri Lankans to European countries for education, leading to the adoption of Western thinking upon their return.
How did the Renaissance impact Sri Lanka socially and culturally?
It introduced the printing industry, increased societal knowledge, facilitated the spread of European thinking and literature, and led to the migration of Sri Lankans for education.
What administrative changes were introduced in the Kandyan kingdom by the European powers?
New administrative system and officers
Which legal systems were introduced by the Dutch and British during their respective rules in Sri Lanka?
Roman, Dutch, and European legal systems
How did the European trade affairs change after the Renaissance?
Shifted from Mediterranean cities to countries close to the Atlantic sea
What commodities were cultivated by the Dutch and British in Sri Lanka for trading purposes?
Cinnamon by Dutch, coffee, cocoa, cinchona, tea, and rubber by British
What impact did European arrival have on the economy of Sri Lanka?
Collapse of rural self-sufficient economy
How did the economic reforms by the English change the economic landscape of Sri Lanka?
Introduced an import and export economy
Test your knowledge on the historical transformations in Sri Lanka, including the introduction of food imports, usage of money, establishment of a railway and road system, and social and cultural changes like the printing industry. Explore the economic, social, and cultural shifts in Sri Lanka.
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