Practice The Coming Of The Europeans (3.4)

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Question 1.
Who were the first Europeans to arrive in India?
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Think about the explorer Vasco da Gama.
Question 2.
What is the name of the company that the British established for trade?
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It started in 1600.
3Question 3.
Who were the primary European powers competing in India during the 18th century?
- Dutch and Portuguese
- British and French
- Spanish and Italians
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Recall the major trading companies involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British East India Company was established before the Portuguese made contact with India.
- True
- False
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Use the dates in the history timeline.
Question 5.
Evaluate the strategies employed by the British East India Company to increase its power in India. Discuss at least three methods.
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Consider the methods of trade, diplomacy, and warfare.
Question 6.
Propose a timeline of significant events that led to the British dominance in India from the decline of the Mughal Empire to the end of the Carnatic Wars.
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Look for key battles and political changes across the timeline.

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