French Revolution Review

1. French Revolution Review Mr. Williamson Somerville HS

2. Test Format • Multiple Choice – 10 Questions at 3 Points each – 30 points • Matching – 10 questions at 3 points each – 30 points • Chronology – 5 questions at 3 points each – 15 points • Identifications – 3 at 3 points each – 9 points • Document Based Questions – 2 Questions at 3 points each – 5 Points • Essay – choice of 2 questions, 2 paragraphs needed for full credit – 10 Points • Total – 100 points

3. Theme #1 - • What advantages did Europeans have over the Indians? Militarily, etc. • Direct results of the Sepoy Mutiny. • Why did the Indian National Congress start? • The Fall of the Mughal Empire • What was the British East India Company • Hindu religion, the creator? • Main idea of “White man’s burden”

4. Theme #2 - • Identify: Dowry, civil disobedience, Swadeshi, Ahisma, castes • Social Pyramid of India: Structure, who is where? • What was the British Raj? • Gandhi?

5. Theme #3 - • Order of events: Mughals, British East India Company, Ram Mohun Roy, Sepoy Rebellion, British Raj? • Identify: • Shakti • Sati • Purdah

6. Essay Topic • Explain the rituals, customs and culture of India. How does the caste system affect the poor? What is the role of women in traditional Indian culture? • Discuss the nature of their religions (Islam/Hinduism) and their effect on the Indian society. Do you believe this will ultimately lead to a divide within India? Support your answer with evidence and be sure to explain your reasoning.

7. Sample Questions • 1. Why did Europeans face limited resistance in their expansion into Asia and India in the late 1700s? • A. Church leaders spread the way • B. Europeans offered rulers protection • C. Europeans controlled military technologies and goods unavailable to these regions • D. Asian empires were gaining in strength

8. Sample Questions • 2. What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny? • A. Rights for Indians increased under British rule • B. The British government took direct command of India • C. The British East India Company acquired more Indian soldiers • D. Gandhi was appointed Prime Minister of India

9. Sample Questions • 3. Imperialism in India: • A. Was facilitated by the breakup of the Mughal Empire • B. Brought an end to tensions between Muslims and Hindus • C. Decreased nationalist feelings amongst Indians • D. Destroyed the Indian educational system

10. Sample Questions • 4. What influenced the independence movements of colonial countries, such as Indian independence from Britain? • A. The spread of democratic ideas • B. The expense of governing & maintaining distant colonies • C. Continued protests from colonists for freedom • D. All of the above

11. Sample Questions • 5. One of the richest and most powerful British trading companies in the world was the: • A. Indian National Congress • B. Nationalist Party • C. British East India Company • D. Muslim League

12. Sample Questions • 6. In the Hindu religion, this god is the creator. I am: • A. Brahma • B. Shiva • C. Vishnu • D. Atman

13. Sample Questions • 7. The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that: • A. Asians/Africans were equal to Europeans • B. Asians/Africans would be grateful for European help • C. Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans • D. Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of colonial people

14. Sample Questions • 8. The primary goal of the Indian National Congress was to: • A. Reform the religion of India • B. Divide India between Muslims and Hindus • C. Create a communist economy • D. Gain independence from Great Britain

15. Sample Questions • Tiebreaker – What was Gandhi’s first name? In what year did he come back to India from South American?