Legacy Review (R.I. 6.1, 6.2, 6.8)

“Centuries passed before India united again.

“The Taj Mahal…was built during this era.”

“The British imposed their customs on Indian society, including the English language.”

“ A colonial government was set up on the subcontinent.”

India became a global economic leader immediately after independence.

India struggled during independence, losing territory and facing challenges afterward.

Pakistan and India quickly agreed on peaceful borders.

Independence movements began only after 1950.

The British helped India improve its farming techniques.

British rule brought wealth to both British and Indian citizens.

British control led to benefits for Britain while many Indians remained poor.

Indian leaders welcomed British customs and language.

“Time and outside influence did not diminish the culture.”

“The Taj Mahal…was built during this era.”

"Middle Easterners invaded India in the 700s CE.”

“The northwest territory was lost in the process and became part of Pakistan.”

It improved conditions for workers in India.

It gradually took control of the country through trade and force.

It peacefully shared power with local leaders.

It stopped all trade between India and Europe.

India’s ancient religions remain important and continue to spread around the world.

Jainism is the world’s largest religion.

Hinduism and Buddhism are practiced only in India.

Most Indians follow religions that began in Europe.

India remained under one ruler for nearly 800 years.

A series of Muslim empires controlled parts of India, including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.

The Taj Mahal was the only major change during this era.

Foreign invaders left India unchanged.

“The construction almost took 20 years.”

“Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world.”

“Portuguese traders arrived in India by sea.”

“India provided 59 percent of Britain’s supply of tea.”

“Labor was inexpensive, encouraging expansion.”

“The company set up factories and became successful and powerful.”

“They took over the country bit by bit.”

“A colonial government was set up on the subcontinent.”

The empire expanded too quickly for leaders to manage.

Weak leadership and outside attacks made the empire difficult to maintain.

The Gupta rulers chose to give up their power willingly.

Most citizens supported the Huns instead of the Gupta rulers.