CIVILISING THE NATIVE Flashcards
HISTORY (31 cards)
How did the British civilize the native ?
By giving them proper education and by changing their customs and values
What is literacy ?
The ability to read and write
What was Wood’s Despatch ?
An order brought from England to India by Wood regarding English language teaching
When was Madrasa at Calcutta and Hindu College at Benaras set up in ?
Madrasa - 1781
Hindu college - 1791
Who were the Orientalists ?
They were scholars with knowledge about language and culture of Asia
What were the beliefs of orientalists ?
They believed that ancient customs and oriental learning should be the basis of British rule in India
What did Rabidranath Tagore state in 1901 ?
Shantiniketan
What do you mean by Madrasa ?
An Arabic word for a place of learning ; any type of school or college
Who is a Munshi ?
A person who can read , write ,and teach Persian
Who is a Linguist ?
Someone who knows and studies several languages
What do you mean by Vernacular ?
A term generally used to refer to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is seen as the standard language
Who was William Jones ?
In 1783 , a person named William Jones arrived in Calcutta . He had an appointment as a junior judge at the Supreme Court that the company had set up . In addition to being an expert in law , Jones was a linguist . He had studied Greek , Latin at Oxford , knew French and English , had picked up Arabic from a friend , and had also learnt Persian
Where was Serampore College situated ?
It was situated on the banks of river Hoogly near Calcutta
Who was William Carey ?
He was a Scottish missionary who helped establish the Serampore Mission .
Why did the East India Company oppose missionary activities in India until 1813 ?
They feared that the missionary activities would provoke reaction amongst the local population and make them suspicious of British - presence in india
Who is Francois Solvyn ?
He was a Dutch painter who came to India in the late 18th century . He tried to depict the everyday life of people in his paintings
Who was Sri Aurobindo Ghosh ?
He was the first political leader in India to openly put forward, in his newspaper Bande Mataram, the idea of complete independence for the country.
What was Aurobindo’s motto ?
Sri Aurovindo considered the development of social aspect in children as an important goal of education. They imagine a divine society and a divine human being. According to him the aim of education is to develop such a complete human being, who develops not only as an individual but also as a member of the society.
Why did william jones feel the need to study indian history philosophy and law ?
William Jones shared a deep respect for ancient cultures, both of India and the West. He felt that study of Indian history, philosophy and law would not only help the British learn from Indian culture, but it would also help Indians rediscover their own heritage, and understand the lost glories of their past.
What was the association and journal started by jones ?
Jones set up the Asiatic Society of Bengal and started a journal called Asiatick Researches
Who was Henry Thomas Colebrooke ?
He was a scholar of Sanskrit and ancient sacred writings of Hinduism
Name two individuals who sharply attacked the orientalists.
James Mill and Thomas Babington Macaulay attacked the Orientalists.
What did Thomas Macaulay urge the British government in India?
Thomas Macaulay urged that the British government in India stop wasting public money in promoting Oriental learning, for it was of no practical use.
Why was the Hindu College established in Benaras?
The Hindu College was established in Benaras in 1791 to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts that would be useful for the administration of the country.
