Practice How The Mutinies Began (2.1.1) - Rebels and the Raj The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
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How the mutinies began

Practice - How the mutinies began

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What day did the mutiny begin?

💡 Hint: Think about the date mentioned in class.

Question 2 Easy

Who was Bahadur Shah Zafar?

💡 Hint: He was an emperor, but not in power by the time of the mutiny.

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Question 1

What was the initial event that sparked the mutiny of 1857?

The introduction of new rifles
A proclamation from Bahadur Shah
A general public protest

💡 Hint: Focus on the changes in military equipment.

Question 2

True or False: Bahadur Shah Zafar was initially eager to join the mutiny.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about his reaction when the sepoys approached him.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how local grievances against British policies contributed to the broader context of the 1857 mutiny.

💡 Hint: Focus on specifics like taxation and treatment by British officials.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a diagram showing how the events of May 10 led to a wider rebellion across North India.

💡 Hint: Show arrows indicating communication and escalation between regions.

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