Dutch and British Responses Quiz

The Dutch were angry when they heard the British had established a trading post in Singapore because (a)   .

• Because they wanted to establish th
• Because they had no interest in Sin
• Because they believed Singapore bel
• Because they were friends with the

Match the following statements regarding Lord Hastings' views on a British trading post in Singapore.

• It could provoke conflict with the Dutch

• It would harm British trade in the East

• It would hinder British interests in Asia

• It was needed to prevent Dutch advancement in the region

• It was not required because of Dutch dominance

• It would lead to war with the Dutch

• It was essential to stop Dutch expansion in the area

• It was unnecessary due to Dutch influence

How did the British and Dutch resolve their dispute over Singapore?

• By declaring war on each other

• By signing the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty

• By ignoring the issue

• By dividing Singapore into two parts

What did the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty involve?

• The British gaining control of Sumatra

• The British transferring Bencoolen to the Dutch

• The Dutch taking control of Penang

• The Dutch withdrawing from Southeast Asia

When did Singapore officially come under British control?

• 15 June 1822

• 2 August 1824

• 6 February 1819

• 17 March 1824

Who signed the treaty that allowed the British to take control over the whole island of Singapore?

• Raffles

• Lord Hastings

• Dr John Crawfurd

• Sultan Hussein

The Dutch received (a)   in exchange for Melaka in the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty.

• Penang
• Bencoolen
• Sumatra
• Singapore

The Dutch did not want to be involved in more wars after the European conflicts because (a)   .

• They had no military resources left
• They were allied with other Europea
• They were afraid of British retalia
• They wanted to focus on trade and e

Match the following purposes of treaties with their descriptions.

• To end hostilities and ensure mutual respect

• To promote trade relations between the two nations

• To allocate regions for colonial administration

• To resolve conflicts over maritime routes

• To enhance economic cooperation and exchange

• To divide colonial territories in Southeast Asia

• To clarify navigation rights and shipping lanes

• To establish peace between the British and Dutch

What was one consequence of the British control over Singapore?

• Immediate military conflict with the Dutch

• Decline of local Malay leadership

• Development of Singapore as a major trading hub

• Increased Dutch influence in the region