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BRITISH IMPERIALISM IN INDIA Activity 1. With the help of your classmates and your teacher, choose the right answers.
What is the EAST INDIAN TRADE COMPANY? 1 1. The company chartered in 1600 by the British government to trade in the East Indies. 2. The company chartered in 1600 by the Indian government to trade in the East Indies.
Who is a SETTLER? ____ 1. A person who arrives, from another country, in a new place in order to live there.2. A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
Who is a SEPOY? ____1. An Indian farmer. 2. An Indian soldier.
What is the SEPOY MUTINY? ____1. Indian unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–58.
2. Indian Independence day celebration celebrated on 15th August.
What is the RAJ? ____1. The Indian Independence Movement began in 1857, and lasted until 19472. The rule by the British Crown in India between 1858 and 1947.
Who is QUEEN VICTORIA? ____1. The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.2. The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India.
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Activity 2. Read the storyboard British Imperialism in India . 1
Activity 3. Which topics are in the text? Choose the 6 right ones and, considering the storyboard, put them in order of appearance ( 1 - 6 ).
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British people were interested in India because India had what they need: cotton and opium.
TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
Since the beginning, colonizing India has been the first aim for British people.
TRUE OR FALSE? FALSE
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD X
British gained interest in India although Indian resources were not useful for them.TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
British at first came to India for trading and not colonizing.
TRUE OR FALSE? TRUE
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD 1
Activity 4. Read the text and choose the right definition.
«We have stuff! We will trade for other stuff!»
So basically the British at first came to India without the interest of colonizing it (at first). The were mainly trading and such.
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British began controlling Indian, imposed their rules in India and treated people badly.TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
Britain was respectful with Indian people and thought to their needs first of all.TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
British accepted with no problem French interest for trading in India.
TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
East Indian Trading Company had power of trade all over the east side of India.TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
Indians got angry because they were starving and didn’t have enough food.
TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
At least, Indian rebelled.
TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
English settlers didn’t have any troubles and lived peacefully.
TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
Indian people accepted easily to change religion. TRUE OR FALSE? ____
ORDER O F A P P EARANC E I N T H E STORYBOARD ______
WHAT DOES “AND SUCH” MEAN?
a. And things of this kind.b. And weird things.
«We need parts of India! We can't let the French get to them first»
«But how??»
«Indirect rule! We've done it so much. I thought it would be obvious John seriously get your head in the game…»
Although now the British were gaining interest, the French were beginning to also trade with India. India also had the exact resources the British needed, such cotton and opium. It was a "might as well!" situation.
What does “GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME” mean?
a. Stop working and start thinking playing games and having fun.b. Concentrate yourself and put all your energy in something.
WHAT DOES “MIGHT AS WELL” MEAN?
a. You should do something although it’s wrong and dangerous. b. You should do something because it’s the best option.
«We have stuff, to TRADE!!»
A big part of the colonization of India was the East Indian Trading Company. They had political and power of trade all over the east side of India after the Mughals' previous rule began to diminish.
«We don't need to be growing cotton, we need food!»
«Yeah but we need cotton though!»
Then Britain began controlling the people, they began making their move for further conquest of India, but the people got angry.
What does “MAKE A MOVE” mean?
a. Work out and do lots of sport.b. Start a process to achieve a goal.
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Activity 5. Now it’s your turn! At home, you and your classmates try to find some English idioms (min. 3 max. 5) that are useful for this historical situation, write them in the box below and then explain their meaning to the class.
«You've overstepped your bounds, you need to leave!»
«Oh dang, this did not work out as planned…»
They did not want to change religions, or go by the way the British imposed on them, forcing their "ideal" way of living and their systems. They treated the people badly, and now they were only allowed to trade with the British.
What does “OVERSTEP BOUNDS” mean?
a. Go beyond what is proper or allowed.b. Start a process to achieve a goal.
In this case, what is “OH DANG” used for?
a. It’s used to express happiness and satisfaction.b. It’s used to express anger and frustration.
Basically, the Indians (sepoys) rebelled after being treated badly for so long, and they began attacking the English settlers. The East India Trading Company was wrecked and the British were forced to leave.
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Activity 6. Match the title with the right cartoon.
Activity 7. Watch the pictures to understand the cause and effect relationship, then read the transcription of the storyboard of activity 6 and try to establish four cause-effect relationships.
First Cartoon“Your country and everything is mine now”“Why are you here? Suddenly claim our lands too? Get out!”The British take over India and control everything. Including resources and crops.Second Cartoon“We are starving and no food. Please spare”“Not my problem though. I know you still have a few gains. Give it up to me now”
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The British take over India
The Revolt of the Indian people
Indian people are starving
The Indian have to give to British their resources, all of it.Third Cartoon“We have to revolt against those unfair British!! Everyone, get ready to fight!”The Indian have finally decided to revolt against the unfairness they got from the British, for 100 years.
1. British want power, control and resources SO they take over India.2. ____________________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________________
Activity 8. Watch the scheme Effects of British rule over India and, with a classmate, discuss about it. You can use the questions in the box or asking to each other your own questions.
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QUESTIONS
- What are the main effects of British rule in India?
- In your opinion, which is the more important positive effect and why?
- Which is the more important negative effect and why?
- Considering the scheme, do you think the effect of British rule over India is more positive or negative?
Activity 9. Collect your personal opinion and your classmate opinion on the scheme Effects of British rule over India and complete the chart.
Activity 10. Match the dates in the box with the right event, you can use books or the internet to check the informations and then realize a Timeline of British India including dates and events.
____ Sepoy Mutiny
____ British East India Company formed
____ Sepoy Mutiny crushed - British Crown takes over beginning the Raj
____ British consolidate control by defeating Princess
____ Queen Victoria becomes Empress of India
____ East India Co. acquires first territory in India - Bombay
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1792 - 1877 - 1858 - 1600 - 1857 - 1615
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