Exploration and Trade with India

What was the primary purpose of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India?

• To establish a military base

• To find a new route for trade

• To explore new lands for colonization

• To spread Christianity

Which of the following was NOT a country involved in establishing trade routes with India after 1498?

• Portugal

• France

• Germany

• The Netherlands

What significant event in European trade history occurred in 1498?

• The discovery of America

• The establishment of trade with India

• The fall of Constantinople

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

Which empire was at its height in India when Europe did not pose a threat?

• British Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the time period when Europeans began to advance in India?

• 1600-1620

• 1650-1670

• 1707-1720

• 1750-1770

What was the effect of the fading prestige of the emperor?

• Strengthened alliances

• Increased trade

• Internal conflict

• Peaceful coexistence

What was the primary reason for the competition between French and British companies in India?

• Control of trade

• Religious conversion

• Military dominance

• Cultural exchange

What was the main focus of the British East India Company in India?

• Establishing colonies

• Controlling trade

• Spreading religion

• Building infrastructure

During which years did Robert Clive live?

• 1800-1850

• 1600-1650

• 1725-1774

• 1900-1950

What was the primary reason for the British East India Company's involvement in India?

• Economic interests

• Religious conversion

• Cultural exchange

• Scientific research