BRITISH EMPIRE IN INDIA

Why did Europeans initially seek spices from Asia?

• To discover new trade routes.

• European food was bland and lacked good spices.

• To establish colonies in Asia.

• To find new sources of gold and silver.

What characteristic of spices allowed them to be traded over long distances, even in ancient times?

• Their high demand made them valuable.

• They were lightweight and easy to transport.

• Their slight toxicity allowed them to last for years without spoiling.

• They were grown in abundance across Asia.

Answer explanation

Which of the following was NOT one of the major trade routes for spices from Asia to Europe mentioned?

• Through China to Central Asia and then to Europe.

• Via India, through the Middle East, and then to Europe.

• Along the coast of India, around the Arabian Peninsula, and to Egypt.

• Via the Americas.

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What feature of the caravel ship allowed it to sail against the wind?

• A square sail

• A triangular mast

• A flat bottom

• Multiple oars

Why did the British government grant the East India Company a monopoly on trade with India?

• To prevent other European powers from trading.

• To make it easier to collect taxes.

• To ensure fair prices for Indian goods.

• To promote competition among British traders.