History Quiz

What is the meaning of the term "Commerce"?

• Trade and exchange of goods and services

• A type of military unit

• A form of government

• A religious practice

Who were the Sepoys?

• Dutch traders

• Indian soldiers serving under British or other European orders

• Portuguese explorers

• Spanish colonists

What does "Sovereign" refer to?

• A type of spice

• Supreme ruler or authority

• A trading company

• A religious leader

Which company was involved in trade in India and Southeast Asia?

• Dutch East India Company

• British West India Company

• French East India Company

• Spanish Trade Company

What was the East India Company?

• A religious group

• A British trading company

• A type of government

• A military alliance

What was the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

• A trade agreement

• A military uprising against British rule

• A religious festival

• A diplomatic treaty

What is Sikhism?

• A type of government

• A religion founded in the Punjab region

• A trading company

• A military strategy

Why was it easier for the Spanish to colonize the Philippines?

• Lack of local resistance

• Advanced technology

• Support from other European nations

• Rich natural resources

Why was the Philippines strategic for the Spanish?

• It had a large population

• It was a key location for trade routes

• It was rich in gold

• It had advanced military technology

Why did the Dutch and Portuguese decline in the region?

• Lack of resources

• Military defeat

• Economic competition and military conflicts

• Natural disasters