British vs Dutch Oceanic Empires

Which empire created a 'Fiscal Military' state?

• British

• Dutch

Which company was granted a charter to create a trade monopoly?

• EIC

• VOC

• Both

Which company had a strong presence in India?

• EIC

• VOC

• Both

Fiscal- Military means

• A government that is run directly by the military

• Sustaining large-scale warfare through taxation and the creation of a national debt institution.

• Many small militias under a central confederation

• A model based on the ancient Greek city-state Athens, where every citizen is required to join the military.

The Dutch often massacred communities who refused to do what?

• Convert to Catholicism

• Speak Dutch

• Agree to create a monopoly with them

• Convert to Protestantism

The downfall of the British East India Company began with what events?

• Revolutions in India in response to Christian missionaries being sent

• The new competitor, the French East India Company, monopolizing trade routes.

• Nothing; the company still exists today.

• King Edward VII began to use the company as his own personal navy

What was one struggle of both companies?

• Too much competition from others in their state

• Keeping agents tied to apex of the companies

• The rulers of each nation opposed trade

According to Burbank and Cooper, the world became much more ___ during Oceanic expansion?

• "divided"

• "open-minded"

• "interconnected"

• "hostile"

Select all objects that were featured in Willem Claesz Heda's painting

• Peeled Lemon

• Pepper

• Oysters

• Venetian Glass

According to the interactive map, where from and what was the largest import into London?

• Bengal; Textiles

• China; Tea

• Canton; General Merchandise