Practice The Zamindars Resist (1.1.5) - Colonialism and the Countryside Exploring Official Ar icial Aricial Archives

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Question 1.
What is a zamindar?
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Think about who manages land and collects taxes.
Question 2.
What does jotedar refer to?
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Consider the role of rich peasants in rural settings.
3Question 3.
What tactic did zamindars use to avoid paying high revenue demands?
- Fictitious sales
- Tax increases
- Local cooperation
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Think about the strategies that involve deception.
4Question 4.
True or False: Jotedars were a direct threat to zamindars' authority.
- True
- False
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Consider how local power can shift in rural areas.
Question 5.
Evaluate the economic, social and political factors that allowed zamindars to retain their lands against colonial policies.
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Consider the intersection of each factor.
Question 6.
Critically analyze the evolution of power from zamindars to jotedars and its impact on rural governance.
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Think how governance models adapt to local needs over time.

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