AP World Historymediummcq1 pt

The Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 in India was primarily a reaction to:

A.French colonial expansion

B.The spread of Buddhism

C.British economic policies and cultural insensitivity

D.The abolition of the caste system

Explanation

Core Concept

The Sepoy Rebellion was triggered by British policies including the use of animal fat on rifle cartridges (offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers) and broader resentment against British cultural and economic domination.

Correct Answer

CBritish economic policies and cultural insensitivity

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