"A Tale of Two Islands" Flashcard

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The Banda and Maluku Islands were also known as ___

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The Spice Islands.

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The authors note that the Banda Islands were 'formerly the only place where nutmeg grew.' You can infer from this statement that ___

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Nutmeg is now grown in other parts of the world.

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The tone of the last two paragraphs suggests that ___

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Life in Pulau Rhun will continue on as it is.

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What resource made Pulau Rhun so coveted by European colonial powers?

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Nutmeg.

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The Dutch traded Manhattan to the British for Pulau Rhun as part of what treaty?

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The Treaty of Breda.

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What is nutmeg?

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A spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree, used in cooking and baking.

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What role did nutmeg play in European colonialism?

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Nutmeg was a highly sought-after spice that drove European powers to colonize regions where it was grown.

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What is the significance of the Treaty of Breda?

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It was a treaty that involved the exchange of territories between the Dutch and the British, including Pulau Rhun.

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What are the Maluku Islands known for?

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They are known as the Spice Islands, famous for their production of spices like nutmeg and cloves.

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How did the spice trade impact the economy of the Banda Islands?

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The spice trade brought wealth and attracted European colonial powers, significantly impacting the local economy.