WORLD HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the imperialism of India differ from that of Africa or China?
A
India was governed by Great Britian
B
India was governed by France and Great Britian
C
Africa and China were controlled by Great Britian
D
India was split between European countries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How did the imperialism of India differ from that of Africa or China? China and Africa was controlled by alot of European nations. India was controlled by Great Britain. How were Europeans able to make inroads into india?

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian and Chinese societies have deep histories, and these histories have resulted in fundamental differences, but modernity has been mediated by imperialism in both cases. India was colonized for a century, while China was under imperial pressure but was not made into a colony.

Detailed explanation-3: -The British controlled India through the British East India Company, which ruled with an iron hand. In 1857, an Indian revolt, led by native soldiers called sepoys, incited an uprising known as the Sepoy Mutiny. After suppressing the rebellion, the British government made India part of the empire in 1858.

Detailed explanation-4: -The British restricted Indian industries, such as textiles. An emphasis on cash crops resulted in the loss of self-sufficiency for many villagers. The conversion to cash crops reduced food production, which caused famines. British missionaries and racism threatened traditional Indian culture.

Detailed explanation-5: -How did European imperialism in India differ from European imperialism in China during the 18th and 19th centuries? Europeans took almost absolute control over India’s government, but focused only on securing trading rights in China.

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