1.6 - Relations With Indigenous People

Question 1

When did the Indian Mutiny begin?

Answer 1

1857

Question 2

Who were the sepoys primarily composed of?

Answer 2

Peasant soldiers from north India

Question 3

What triggered the Indian Mutiny according to traditional explanations?

Answer 3

Cartridges in the new Enfield rifles greased with animal fat

Question 4

Where did the trouble begin in the Indian Mutiny?

Answer 4

Meerut

Question 5

Which cities did the sepoys seize control of?

Answer 5

Lucknow and Cawnpore

Question 6

Who was attempted to be resurrected as the ruler of India during the mutiny?

Answer 6

The old Mughal emperor

Question 7

What was the fate of the emperor’s sons during the mutiny?

Answer 7

Executed

Question 8

How long did it take to restore the Raj after the mutiny?

Answer 8

18 months

Question 9

What significant change occurred in India in 1858?

Answer 9

India passed into direct rule of the British Crown

Question 10

What did the British public demand in response to the mutiny?

Answer 10

Indian blood

Question 11

What did Queen Victoria promise regarding her government in India?

Answer 11

To treat all subjects equally and respect religious beliefs

Question 12

What was the effect of British rule on educational opportunities?

Answer 12

Provided more opportunities for wealthier Indians but little for peasants

Question 13

Which educational establishments were established in India in 1857?

Answer 13

Universities in Madras and Calcutta

Question 14

What was Mary Carpenter primarily concerned with during her visits to India?

Answer 14

Girls’ education and women’s prisons

Question 15

What economic development occurred in India after the mutiny?

Answer 15

Growth in investment, particularly in railways

Question 16

What was the ratio of British to native troops maintained by the British?

Answer 16

1:2

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The British provided Indians with cheap _______ manufactured goods.

Answer 17

British

Question 18

True or False: The British developed irrigation schemes that benefited the majority of Indian land.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What event triggered a ‘diamond rush’ in Southern Africa?

Answer 19

The discovery of diamonds in West Griqualand in 1867

This attracted both white settlers and native Bantu-speaking people.

Question 20

What territory did the British annex in 1868?

Answer 20

Basutoland

Question 21

In what year did the British propose a federation of British and Boer territories?

Answer 21

1875

This proposal was firmly rejected by the Boers.

Question 22

What was the outcome of the British invasion of Zululand in January 1879?

Answer 22

The British decisively defeated the Zulus at Ulundi.

Question 23

Which British officials were influential in starting the Zulu war?

Answer 23

Sir Bartle Frere

Question 24

What battle resulted in a significant loss for the British on 22 January 1879?

Answer 24

The battle of Isandlwana

The British lost about 1500 men

Question 25

What significant event happened in 1880 regarding the Boers and the British?

Answer 25

The Boers turned against the British seeking independence.

Question 26

What strategic territory did the British annex in 1885 and what did this prevent?

Answer 26

Bechuanaland ## Footnote This was to prevent a potential alliance between the Germans and the Boers.

Question 27

What discovery in 1886 caused further instability in the Transvaal?

Answer 27

Gold discoveries at Witwatersrand

Question 28

What was Cecil Rhodes' ultimate aim regarding British territory?

Answer 28

To create a British land route from Cape Town to Egypt.

Question 29

What was the impact of the discovery of diamonds and gold on local Bantu tribes?

Answer 29

Their land was eroded by white settlers.

Question 30

Where were black workers forced to live when working in mines?

Answer 30

On mining compounds in separated neighbourhoods.