The Legacy of British Imperialism in India Quiz

British Imperialism in India

• The British East India Company started British Imperialism in India.

Early British Presence in India

• The British East India Company first landed in India in 1612.
• The company set up trading posts in three cities: Surat, Bombay (now Mumbai), and Calcutta.

Transfer of Control

• In 1858, the British Government took control of India from the British East India Company.

British View of India

• India was known as the "Jewel in the Crown" to the British Empire.

Economic Exploitation

• The British encouraged the cultivation of crops such as indigo, tea, and cotton in India for export.

Consequences of British Rule

• The diversion of food crops to cash crops led to widespread food shortages and famine in India during British rule.
• Negative social consequences of British rule in India included the destruction of traditional Indian industries and the erosion of Indian culture.

Transfer of Administration

• The Indian Rebellion of 1857 led to the transfer of administration from the British East India Company to the British Government.

Positive Legacies of British Imperialism

• Positive legacies of British Imperialism in India include the development of a modern education system, the construction of railways and telegraph networks, and the introduction of the English language.