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Question 5 • World History, Culture, and Geography

What was one cause of the Sepoy Rebellion in India?

Answer
A
The British began to collect taxes.
B
The British opened trade posts.
C
The British instituted the caste system.
D
The British outlawed many Indian traditions.

Explanation

One cause of the Sepoy Rebellion was resentment over British interference with Indian customs and religious practices. The British outlawed or restricted some Indian traditions, which fueled opposition. The British did not introduce the caste system; it existed in India before British rule.

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