The British East India Company and Its Rivals

The video explores the early struggles of the British East India Company in India, focusing on the siege of Bombay by the Mughal Empire. It discusses the origins of the East India Company, its competition with Portuguese and Dutch traders, and the dominance of the Dutch VOC in global trade. The video highlights the challenges faced by the British in India, including conflicts with the Mughal Empire and the French. It concludes with a promotion of World Anvil, a tool for world-building and creative projects.

What was the main reason for the British East India Company's embarrassment in Bombay?

• The Mughal Empire using former slaves

• Internal conflicts within the company

• A resurgent Mongol Empire

• A great European power

Why was the East India Company originally founded?

• To colonize Africa

• To compete with the Spanish Armada

• To explore the New World

• To establish trade with India

Which European power first established trade routes to India?

• The Dutch

• The French

• The British

• The Portuguese

What was the VOC's main focus after losing interest in India?

• The Americas

• Indonesia

• The Caribbean

• Africa

How did the VOC differ from the Portuguese in their approach to trade?

• They avoided trade with India

• They relied on individual traders

• They developed a corporation

• They focused on military conquest

What was the main reason the Dutch VOC did not dominate India?

• They were expelled by the Mughals

• They were defeated by the British

• They focused on Indonesia

• They lacked military strength

What was the outcome of the Anglo-Mughal War for the British?

• They gained control over the Mughal Empire

• They expanded their territories

• They were expelled from their factories

• They formed an alliance with the Mughals

What did the British East India Company have to do to regain access to India after their defeat?

• Form an alliance with the French

• Establish new trade routes

• Conquer new territories

• Pay a huge indemnity to the Mughal Empire

Which new European power entered the Indian trade scene by the end of the 17th century?

• The Italians

• The Germans

• The French

• The Spanish

What is World Anvil primarily used for?

• Historical research

• Military strategy

• World-building for games and stories

• Trading spices