Question

Assess how the British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka.(1 point)

Responses

1They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions.
1They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions.

2They made the Tamils refugees of the nation after a military coup.
2They made the Tamils refugees of the nation after a military coup.

3They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese.
3They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese.

4They used scorched-earth tactics on the ethnic minorities.

Answer 1

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The British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka by favoring the Sinhalese over the Tamils in bureaucratic positions, making the Tamils feel marginalized and excluded. Additionally, they manipulated power dynamics by creating divisions between the Sinhalese and Tamils, ultimately leading to conflict and instability in the region.