Practice The Tradition Of Orientalism (6.1.1) - Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

Practice: The tradition of Orientalism

Lesson 6.1.1Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

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Question 1.
Who was William Jones?
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Think of an important figure in British education in India.
Question 2.
What was the primary focus of Orientalism?
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Consider what the British aimed to do with Indian culture.
3Question 3.
Who established the Asiatic Society of Bengal?
- Henry Thomas Colebrooke
- William Jones
- Nathaniel Halhed
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Think of the individual closely associated with linguistic studies in India.
4Question 4.
True or False: Macaulay defended the promotion of Oriental languages in education.
- True
- False
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Consider his complete opposition to the previous educational focus.
Question 5.
Critically analyze the impact of the English Education Act of 1835 on Indian society. Include at least three distinct consequences.
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Consider how this affected education levels and cultural perceptions in India.
Question 6.
Evaluate the motivations behind the Orientalist approach in India versus the critiques presented by Macaulay. What does this reveal about the complexities of colonial education?
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Identify key phrases indicating respect versus dismissal in educational philosophies.

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