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What year marks the arrival of the Portuguese in Sri Lanka?
What year marks the arrival of the Portuguese in Sri Lanka?
Which foreign power took control of parts of Sri Lanka in 1796?
Which foreign power took control of parts of Sri Lanka in 1796?
The VOC, or Dutch East India Company, was formally established in which year?
The VOC, or Dutch East India Company, was formally established in which year?
In what year did the British formally gain control over Sri Lanka?
In what year did the British formally gain control over Sri Lanka?
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Which of these events occurred in 1658 in Sri Lanka's history?
Which of these events occurred in 1658 in Sri Lanka's history?
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Between which years did the Dutch hold significant power in Sri Lanka?
Between which years did the Dutch hold significant power in Sri Lanka?
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What year did Sri Lanka gain independence?
What year did Sri Lanka gain independence?
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In what year was the Dutch East India Company dissolved?
In what year was the Dutch East India Company dissolved?
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Which of the following dates corresponds to the end of British control over Sri Lanka?
Which of the following dates corresponds to the end of British control over Sri Lanka?
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What was a significant result of British colonial rule in Sri Lanka?
What was a significant result of British colonial rule in Sri Lanka?
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Study Notes
Portuguese Arrival
The Portuguese arrived in Sri Lanka in 1505.
British Control
The British took control of parts of Sri Lanka in 1796.
VOC Founding
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was formally established in 1602.
British Full Control
The British gained formal control over Sri Lanka in 1815.
Dutch Conquest
The Dutch conquered the Portuguese in 1658.
Dutch Power
The Dutch held significant power in Sri Lanka between 1658 and 1796.
Sri Lankan Independence
Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948.
VOC Dissolution
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was dissolved in 1799.
End of British Rule
1948 marked the end of British control over Sri Lanka.
British Colonial Impact
A significant result of British colonial rule in Sri Lanka was the introduction of tea plantation as a major industry.
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