2-3 European Footholds in Southeast Asia

2-3 European Footholds in Southeast Asia

​The Mughal Empire was a large Muslim-ruled Empire in present-day India.

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It was a rich and powerful kingdom and the center of the spice trade. ​

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Multiple Choice

Who was the commander of the Portuguese forces in the Mughal Empire?

• Albuquerque

• Columbus

• Malacca

• Goa

Multiple Choice

Which country was the first to take control of the spice trade in Asia?

• Spain

• Britain

• Portugal

• Netherlands

Open Ended

On paper: Why was Portugal unable to establish a long-term presence in the region?

Multiple Choice

The Dutch are from...

• Germany

• The Netherlands

• Austria

• Portugal

Multiple Choice

Sovereign powers include the ability to war war, negotiate treaties, govern overseas territories, and

• build armies and navies

• forge crowns

• select the heir to the throne

Open Ended

Answer on paper- Why were the strategies of the Dutch more successful than those of other European countries?

Multiple Choice

Missionaries from Spain spread ______________ to the Philippines, China, and Japan

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

​Spanish Empire

​Philippines

​Silver Mines

Open Ended

On Paper- What was the strategic importance of the Philippines?

​They granted trade rights to the British, French, Dutch, and Portuguese

​Civil War between the 2 groups led to scarce resources

Multiple Choice

Which 2 countries fought for control of the Mughal Empire/India?

• Britain and Spain

• Portugal and Britain

• France and Britain

• France and Spain

Multiple Choice

Which country's trade company won control of India?

• France

• Britain

Open Ended

On paper- How did an interest in trade goods lead to British domination of India?