Practice Source 1 (5.2.1) - When People Revolt 1857 and After - CBSE 8 History

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Lesson 5.2.1When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
What did Rani Lakshmibai want from the British?
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Think about her status and what she wanted for her family.
Question 2.
Define a sepoy.
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Relates to India's military structure under British rule.
3Question 3.
What main grievance did the sepoys have regarding new rifle cartridges?
- They were too expensive.
- They were greased with cow and pig fat.
- They were made of cheap materials.
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Think about the cultural implications for the sepoys.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bahadur Shah Zafar actively supported the British rule after the revolt began.
- True
- False
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Recall his role during the revolt.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the annexation of Awadh and other princely states by the British impacted the uprising. What would have likely happened if the annexation had not occurred?
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Consider the importance of symbolic triggers in uprisings.
Question 6.
If you were a sepoy at the time, describe your thoughts and feelings about the policies imposed by the British and how they led you to join the uprising.
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Think about emotional impacts and community solidarity.

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