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This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the Victorian Empire, including significant figures, events, and societal changes.
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Queen Victoria
Queen who inherited the throne in 1837 at the age of 18 and ruled until 1901.
Empress of India
Title adopted by Queen Victoria in 1876, symbolizing British control over India.
Indian Rebellion
Uprising against British rule in India that began in 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
The Great Exhibition
An international exhibition in 1851 showcasing industry and culture, housed in the Crystal Palace.
Victorian Era
Period of Queen Victoria's reign characterized by industrial progress and moral strictness.
Sati
A Hindu custom where a widow self-immolates on her husband's funeral pyre.
Sepoy
An Indian soldier serving in the British Indian Army.
Pax Britannica
A period of relative peace in Europe under British hegemony during the 19th century.
Technological Improvements
Advancements that increased public interest in the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign.
British Raj
Period of direct British rule in India from 1858 to 1947, following the Indian Rebellion.
Racial Supremacy
Belief held by many British during the late 19th century that they were superior to other races.
Florence Nightingale
Reformist nurse known for her work improving sanitary conditions in hospitals during the Crimean War.
Diamond Jubilee
Celebration of Queen Victoria's sixty years on the throne in 1897.
Prince Albert
Queen Victoria's husband, who was influential in political reform and the organization of the Great Exhibition.
Benjamin Disraeli
British Prime Minister who encouraged Queen Victoria to take the title 'Empress of India'.
Abdul Karim
Queen Victoria's Indian servant and companion who educated her about Indian culture.