4.5 MCQ Practice

Which of the following best describes the method Roe recommended the East India Company use to pursue profit in India?

• Mirror the Portuguese method of attacking strategic ports

• Build only fortified settlements along the coast

• Utilize land warfare only when necessary and build garrisons

• Take a non-aggressice approach that did not involve warfare or building forts

How does the author contrast the Portuguese and British efforts at securing trade privileges?

• The Portuguese focused on Africa while the British focused on India

• The Portuguese engaged in direct conflict and incursion while the British sought to peacefully negotiate commercial contracts

• The Portuguese had superior naval military technology compared to the EIC

• The Portuguese took a gentler approach to securing profits than the EIC

What was a key difference in the approach of the Portuguese and the British towards establishing trade routes in the 17th century?

• The British avoided any form of military engagement

• The British focused on establishing a network of trading posts

• The Portuguese prioritized diplomatic relations over military action

• The Portuguese relied heavily on alliances with local rulers

Which strategy did the East India Company primarily use to expand its influence in India according to historical records?

• Focusing on agricultural development in the region

• Building a large fleet to control sea routes

• Establishing trade agreements and alliances with local rulers

• Engaging in direct military confrontations with local kingdoms

How did the British approach to securing trade in India differ from that of the Portuguese in terms of military involvement?

• The Portuguese relied solely on naval power

• The British preferred negotiation and minimal military engagement

• The Portuguese avoided any military involvement

• The British used more aggressive military tactics than the Portuguese