European Dominance in South and Southeast Asia

What was one of the objectives of Portugal in South and Southeast Asia?

• To establish a cultural exchange program

• To build a trading empire

• To promote tourism in the region

• To create a new political alliance

Which two European powers' dominance in South and Southeast Asia?

• British and French

• Dutch and Spanish

• German and Italian

• Portuguese and Russian

What historical impact should students understand regarding Mughal India?

• The influence of Mughal architecture on European buildings

• The impact of Mughal cuisine on European diets

• How the decline of Mughal India affected European traders

• The role of Mughal India in the development of European languages

Which European power was the first to gain a foothold in Asia after Vasco da Gama sailed around Africa to the Indian Ocean?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

What was a significant advantage of Portuguese ships that contributed to the establishment of their trading empire in Asia?

• The speed of their ships

• The size of their ships

• The firepower of their shipboard cannons

• The number of their ships

Which empire controlled most of India in the 1500s?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Maurya Empire

What was the political situation in Southern India during the time the Portuguese arrived?

• It was a unified kingdom.

• It was under colonial rule.

• It was a patchwork of princes.

• It was part of the Mughal Empire.

What strategy did Albuquerque use to establish a presence in Southern India?

• He conquered the territories by force.

• He made alliances with local princes.

• He established trade agreements only.

• He avoided any involvement in the south.

What was Portugal's goal in the Indian Ocean?

• To establish a trade agreement with the Mughal Empire

• To end Mughal rule and seize control of the Indian Ocean spice trade

• To explore the Indian Ocean for new lands

• To create a cultural exchange program with Asian countries

What happened to the Muslim population of Malacca after the Portuguese took over?

• They were protected by the Portuguese

• They were converted to Christianity

• They were massacred

• They were given autonomy