The Sepoy Rebellion Had as Its Immediate Cause

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Sepoy Rebellion had as its immediate cause:

• A) the appointment of Queen Victoria's nephew as head of the East India Company.
• B) the major defeat suffered by the British army at the battle of Mukden.
• C) the East India Company's policy of refusing to ship opium out of India.
• D) the assassination of the popular Indian leader Raj Mahal in Calcutta.
• E) the refusal of Indian troops to use rifle cartridges greased with pork fat.

Recognize the importance of keystone species and their impact on biodiversity and community structure.

Understand the concepts of mutualism and parasitism in the context of ecological relationships.

Appreciate the significance of species richness and the factors influencing it across different geographical areas.

Understand the principles of chemical defenses and mimicry in animal species.

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Definitions:

Punt

An ancient kingdom noted in Egyptian records, known for its trade connections with Egypt, especially for incense and myrrh.

Pessimistic Expression

Artistic or literary work that conveys a gloomy, negative outlook or depicts the darker aspects of reality.

Period

A length or portion of time, often defined in the context of historical, artistic, or scientific significance.

New Kingdom

An era in ancient Egyptian history that spanned from approximately 1550 to 1070 BC, marked by the country's greatest territorial extent and some of its most famous pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun and Ramesses II.