10 Questions
What was one of the cultural missions of the British in India?
To 'civilise the natives' and change their customs and values
What was the role of William Jones in Calcutta?
He was a junior judge at the Supreme Court and a linguist
What did the British believe they had to do in India besides territorial conquest and control over revenues?
They had to 'civilise the natives' and change their customs and values
What was the tradition associated with William Jones' arrival in Calcutta?
Orientalism
How were Indians supposed to be educated and 'civilised' according to the British?
Debated for many decades with no simple answers
What was the cultural mission of the British in India?
To 'civilise the natives' and change their customs and values
What was William Jones known for?
Being a linguist and an expert in law
What did the British believe they had to do in India?
Civilise the natives and change their customs and values
What was the role of William Jones in Calcutta?
Junior judge at the Supreme Court and a linguist
What did the British want to do with the lives of students in India?
Educate and 'civilise' them according to British beliefs
Test your knowledge of the impact of British rule on students in India with this quiz. Explore the cultural mission of the British and its implications for education during that period. Gain insights into the educational aspects of colonialism in India.
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