Practice English (british) (1.2.3) - Traders to Rulers

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Question 1.
Who was the first European to reach India by sea?
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Think about the year 1498.
Question 2.
What was the primary goal of the British East India Company?
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Consider what businesses focus on.
3Question 3.
Which company was first to establish trading posts in India?
- Portuguese
- Dutch
- British
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Know the timeline of European trading companies.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Wellesley.
- True
- False
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Recall the names of British officials.
Question 5.
Analyze how the decline of the Mughal Empire created an opportunity for the British. Provide examples of specific regional rulers or conflicts that facilitated British control.
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Look for links between weakened powers and British strategies.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the long-term impacts of British rule on India's socio-economic structures. Discuss both negative and positive aspects.
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Weigh the benefits against the costs to cohesive analysis.

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