The Rise and Fall of the Dutch Colonial Empire

What was the initial political structure of the territories that later became the Dutch Republic?

• A centralized monarchy

• A democratic republic

• A loose federation

• A military dictatorship

Which city became a major center for trade and commerce in Europe during the Dutch expansion?

• Rotterdam

• Brussels

• Amsterdam

• Antwerp

What was the main reason for the Dutch interest in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco?

• Its strategic location

• Its rich sugar plantations

• Its gold mines

• Its large population

Which company established a settlement in what is now New York State?

• The Hudson Bay Company

• The East India Company

• The West India Company

• The Dutch Trading Company

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Breda in 1667 for the Dutch?

• They gained control of Suriname

• They lost control of Suriname

• They gained control of New Netherland

• They lost New Netherland to England

What was a significant consequence of the Napoleonic Wars for the Dutch colonies?

• Expansion of Dutch territories

• Loss of several colonies

• Strengthening of Dutch naval power

• Formation of new alliances

Which Asian territory did the Dutch lose to the Chinese during the conflicts with Ming China?

• Malacca

• Formosa

• Ceylon

• Java

What was the impact of the Japanese occupation of Indonesia during World War II?

• It strengthened Dutch control

• It led to Indonesian independence

• It caused a population decline

• It resulted in economic prosperity

Which treaty recognized Indonesian sovereignty in 1949?

• The Dutch-Indonesian Treaty

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Amiens

• The Anglo-Dutch Treaty

What was a common strategy of the Dutch and Portuguese in establishing their colonies?

• Conquering entire continents

• Focusing on trade posts

• Building large settlements

• Forming military alliances