Sepoy Rebellion Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will examine the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, exploring its causes, key events, and the profound impact it had on India's struggle for independence, including the socio-political dynamics of the time, the role of the British East India Company, and the enduring legacy of this pivotal uprising in modern Indian history. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Sepoy Rebellion Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Sepoy Rebellion Research Worksheet.docx
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