British empire Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When did Indian mutiny start
A
10 may 1857
2
Q
When did Indian mutiny end
A
July 1858
3
Q
What happened when Indian mutiny ended
A
after finished the British government took direct control over India and east India company ended
4
Q
What did east India company do
A
Cover cartridges in pig and cow fat but pigs are sacred to Hindus
5
Q
What did pig fat on guns do
A
It caused a riot with started the Indian mutiny
6
Q
What was important that the emipire did
A
The founded/ colonised many countries having an outcome of more power and civilised out country.
7
Q
What is a colony
A
The place controlled by the mother countries are usually called colonies
