Rise of Global Markets

Which two countries were rivals in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• B) Spain and Portugal

• A) England and France

The rivalry between England and the Dutch Republic in the 17th century ended with ______ becoming King of England in 1688.

• James II

• William of Orange

In the 18th century, which two countries were rivals?

• A) England and France

• B) Spain and Portugal

What was a key factor in the commercial rivalries during the rise of global markets?

• Growth of mercantilism

• Decline of trade

The need to find markets for ______ was a result of Europe's growing industrial power.

• Machine-made goods

• Handcrafted goods

Which country initially dominated trade in the East Indies?

• The Dutch Republic

• Portugal

Louis XIV created the French East India Company in which year?

• 1612

• 1664

Which company had a trade monopoly in the East Indies?

• French East India Company

• Dutch East India Company

The British East India Company defeated the Portuguese in India in which year?

• 1664

• 1612

The collapse of the Mughal Empire led to conflict between which two countries' companies?

• English and Dutch

• British and French