The English East India Company initially came to India for ___ but expanded its control through ___ in the 18th century.

Trade; superior weapons of diplomacy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a social reformer who advocated for the importance of ___ and opposed ___ in society.

Science and modern knowledge; superstitions

True or False: Many Indian princes sought help from the English merchants to defeat their rivals.

True

Fill in the blank: The heavy taxes imposed by the British led to the imprisonment of many ___ for failing to pay their tax arrears.

Farmers

What was the effect of the British policies on Indian cottage industries?

They destroyed Indian cottage industries to sell goods manufactured in England.

Riddle: I was a brave ruler who fought against the British until my last breath; many remember my spirit and my defiance. Who am I?

Tipu Sultan

Fill in the blank: The white rulers caused many Indians to feel they had lost their ___ under British rule.

Self-respect

Multiple Choice: What did Raja Ram Mohan Roy do to promote social reform? A) Supported untouchability B) Started newspapers C) Opposed modern knowledge D) Encouraged superstition

B) Started newspapers

True or False: Some Indians believed their destiny was linked with the English due to the peace they restored.

True

Fill in the blank: The British exempted all goods imported from England from ___, hurting Indian artisans.

Duties

The British East India Company initially came to India for ___ and later extended its power through ___ tactics.

Trade; superior weapons of diplomacy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known for advocating ___ and promoting ___ in Indian society.

Pride in ancient culture; modern knowledge and science

True or False: The British rulers improved the status of Indian farmers by reducing taxes.

False; they imposed heavy taxes on farmers.

Fill in the blank: The brave ruler who fought against the British until his death was ___ of Mysore.

Tipu Sultan

What was one significant impact of the British policies on Indian cottage industries?

The British policies destroyed Indian cottage industries to sell goods manufactured in England.

Riddle: I was a learned reformer who wanted to rid society of superstitions and believed in ancient culture. Who am I?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

What role did rivalries among Indian princes play in the expansion of British control in India?

The rivalries helped the British East India Company to defeat and subdue Indian princes one by one.

Fill in the blank: Some Indians felt their destiny was linked with the British because they believed the British restored ___ to India.

Peace