during a rebellion, people challenge the authority and even fight against those who govern them

sepoys were Indian soldiers employed in European armies

a proclamation is an official announcement about something important

The British Empire in India

History

This will help to contexualise responses to the Empire that they will go on to study, as well as aid their appreciation of the era of decolonisation (Y9).

Pupils have already considered the emergence of the British Empire through their study of the Atlantic World and Britain's interactions with India (Y8). Pupils will have also gained a strong understanding of the importance of trade across the period of history.

The British Empire: how far was it transformed in the mid-nineteenth century?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Write the missing word. A {{}} is an act which involves challenging and fighting against the rulers of a country.

Who was responsible for governing India before 1858?

to pay for education and medical services for Indians

to punish Indians who challenged their power

to pay for construction projects whcih would help trade

Why did the EIC increase taxes in some areas of India by 28%?

How much area was affected by the Indian Rebellion?

The British government spent highly on and medical services for Indians.

The British government spent highly on the militray and construction projects.

The British government believed Indians did not mind paying high taxes.

Why did taxes remain high after India became a Crown Colony?

More respect was shown towards Indian beliefs under Crown rule than EIC rule.

Similar respect was shown under Crown and Company rule towards Indian beliefs.

Less respect was shown towards Indian beliefs under Crown rule than EIC rule.

Write the missing word. {{}} refers to the control of one country over another and the expansion of a country's empire by gaining new colonies.

What did people claim 'never set' on the British Empire?

Write the missing word. Some believers in Social Darwinism used {{}} measurements to falsely argue that European adaptations made them superior to other groups like Africans and Asians.

Most people living in the British Empire were Christians.

Only Christians lived in the British Empire.

Most people living in the British Empire were not Christian.

Who ruled over most of India before the British East India Company gained control?

Britain only had colonies in Africa and Asia.

Britain only had colonies in Oceania and the Americas.

Britain had colonies all around the world.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The British Empire in India

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.