Imperial and Colonial Policy 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JackDo77Created on: 25-05-18 11:22 What was the biggest change to British policy to India as a result of the Government of India Act of 1858? All East India Company political power was transfered to the crown. 1 of 12 When did Queen Victoria become Empress of India? 1876 2 of 12 What new position was created in India that would be assisted by a council of imperialists who had experience working in India? Secretary of State 3 of 12 What new name was given to the Govenor-General position in India? Viceroy 4 of 12 Who was the first Viceroy of India? Canning 5 of 12 By 1880, how many British to Indian troops were there and what did this equal as a fraction of the whole British army? 70,000 to 125,000 = 1/3 of total British army 6 of 12 How many Bengali regiments were disabanded out of 74? 62 7 of 12 How were the British officers told to treat the beliefs of the 'sepoys'? with great respect 8 of 12 What did Canning set up in India to help support the British army? Imperial Police Force 9 of 12 Who paid for the British army in India? Indians paid more tax to support the army 10 of 12 How many Indian troops were used in Egypt to supress the Egyptian Nationalist Movement of 1882? 7,000 11 of 12 What branch of the British Empire ruled over each district and local council? ICS District Officers 12 of 12
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