Trade and Conflict Practice Quiz 2

Why did European powers achieve only limited success in controlling the spice trade?

• Lack of demand for spices in Europe
• Strong competition from Asian traders
• Lack of advanced maritime technology
• Conflicts among European powers

Where did Vasco da Gama establish a trading post in 1498?

• Goa
• Malacca
• Calicut
• Manila

Which of the following changes occurred in Portuguese trade because of Vasco da Gama's actions?

• Establishment of alliances with local rulers
• Increased access to direct sea routes to Asia
• Monopoly over all trade in the Indian Ocean
• Development of joint-stock trading companies

What was one major reason for Portugal’s decline in power by the late 16th century?

• Weakness of their navy
• Overextension of resources
• Collapse of the spice market
• Alliance with the Dutch

Which two factors contributed to Portugal's loss of dominance in the spice trade?

• Rising competition from England and Spain
• Corruption and poor administration
• Limited financial support from the monarchy
• Technological inferiority

How did the English and Dutch methods of trade differ from those of the Portuguese?

• They focused on military conquest rather than trade alliances
• They relied on joint-stock companies to administer trade
• They engaged exclusively in overland trade routes
• They avoided conflicts with Asian rulers

What entity was established to manage Dutch trade in the East?

• Dutch East India Trading Guild
• Dutch West India Company
• Dutch East India Company (VOC)
• Dutch Maritime Authority

What characteristic made the Dutch and British trade entities effective?

• Their large fleets of ships
• Government-backed monopolies and autonomy
• Alliances with the Portuguese
• Complete control over European spice markets

Why were European rulers unable to exert direct control over the Eastern Hemisphere?

• Lack of knowledge about Asian markets
• Strong local political structures in Asia
• Greater military strength of Asian powers
• Absence of European interests in Asia

How did European expansion in the eastern hemisphere differ from that in the Americas?

• Europeans avoided long-term settlements in the East
• Europeans focused on conquest in Asia rather than trade
• Expansion in Asia was based more on partnerships than direct rule
• Europeans had no technological advantage in Asia