Practice Why Did Europeans Come To India? (1.1) - Traders to Rulers

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Question 1.
Which goods were Europeans primarily interested in trading from India?
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Think about what products were valuable during that time.
Question 2.
Who was the first European to reach India by sea?
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Remember his famous journey in 1498.
3Question 3.
What event blocked the overland routes to Asia?
- The fall of Constantinople
- The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
- The Renaissance
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This event changed the access routes dramatically.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British East India Company was formed in 1600.
- True
- False
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Think of the year and its significance in trade politics.
Question 5.
Assess the impact of European trading companies on the political landscape of India during the 17th century.
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Consider how foreign companies might influence local governance.
Question 6.
Analyze the economic consequences of European demand for Indian goods in the late 15th to early 17th centuries.
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Think about the benefits and drawbacks of trade for local economies.

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