Cultural Insensitivity

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How was the history of nationalism in Britain unlike the rest of Europe?

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Do you think the Indian Princes were short-sighted in their approach to the events of 1757?

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What do you think the Sepoys refused to go to Burma in 1824?

1. They were afraid as they did not know how to swim.
2. They did not want to lose their caste identity.
3. They did not want to aid the British war effort in Burma.
4. The sea route was more dangerous than the land route to Burma.

Q. In 1806, sepoys started a mutiny at Vellore against the British. The trigger for the uprising was a new dress code. What about this dress code became a cause for anger amongst the soldiers?

1. It replaced turbans with round hats.
2. The color of the uniform hurt their religious sentiments.
3. Soldiers were not allowed to keep beards.
4. The leather shoes were uncomfortable to wear.

Q. In 1824, the sepoys at Barrackpore refused to go to Burma by sea. As a result, they were forced to march on foot to the destination.

Why did the sepoys refuse to go by sea?

1. They were afraid as they did not know how to swim.
2. They did not want to lose their caste identity.
3. The sea route was more dangerous than the land route to Burma.
4. They did not want to aid the British war effort in Burma.

Q. The reasons that led to the first revolt in 1857 were:

1. The British were insensitive towards social and religious customs of Indians.
2. The British considered themselves to be superior to the Indians.
3. The British took away the territories that did not have a natural heir.
4. The British fought other European powers in the subcontinent.

Q. In 1806, sepoys started a mutiny at Vellore against the British. The trigger for the uprising was a new dress code. What about this dress code became a cause for anger amongst the soldiers?

1. It replaced turbans with round hats.
2. The color of the uniform hurt their religious sentiments.
3. Soldiers were not allowed to keep beards.
4. The leather shoes were uncomfortable to wear.

Q. Describe the different strategies used by the British for expansion in India.

Q. The reasons that led to the first revolt in 1857 were:

1. The British were insensitive towards social and religious customs of Indians.
2. The British considered themselves to be superior to the Indians.
3. The British took away the territories that did not have a natural heir.
4. The British fought other European powers in the subcontinent.

Q. What objections did serous have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use