Age of Exploration: Christopher Columbus

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Who discovered a new sea route to India in 1498 A.D.?

King Zamorin

Vasco-da-Gama (correct)

Amerigo Vespucci

Christopher Columbus

Where did Vasco-da-Gama reach with the help of an Indian sailor?

West Indies

Constantinople

Calicut (correct)

Cape of Good Hope

What was Christopher Columbus's original intention?

To discover a new sea route to India (correct)

To explore the Atlantic Ocean

To reach the West Indies

To discover a new land

Who is credited with clarifying that Columbus had discovered a new land?

Amerigo Vespucci Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Vasco-da-Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?

It opened the doors for other Europeans to come to India Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Christopher Columbus begin his journey to discover a new sea route?

1492 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the British official who played a significant role in the Rise of British Rule in India?

Warres Hastings Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the company that faced significant problems in India during the 18th century?

The East India Company Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the war between the British and the Nizar?

The Nizar were defeated Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Mysore Wars?

Tipu Sultan Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the British wars in India during the 18th century?

The British gained control of India Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Act of 1857 on the Company?

It led to the expansion of the Company's power Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Subsidiary Allies System?

To balance the power of the British with the responsibility of the Indian rulers Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the British taxation policies on Indian industries?

They led to the decline and eventually the collapse of Indian industries Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1717 in the context of the British East India Company?

It was the year the Company expanded its power in India Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the British policies on Indian peasants?

They became poorer and more dependent on the British Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the decline of Bengal's prosperity during the British rule?

The British East India Company's policies Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of a weaver's refusal to sign a contract with the Company traders?

They were punished by being lashed or jailed Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the East India Company's rule on Indian villages?

They became dependent and poor Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Lord Macaulay's endeavour in India?

The spread of English education in India Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of stalwarts like Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the Indian society during the British administration?

They were instrumental in getting laws passed with the help of Britishers Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the development of English education in India?

A whole class of people with knowledge of English developed Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the administrative framework being anglicised in India?

There was a demand for people with knowledge of English Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the Europeans to discover a new sea-route to India?

The search for new trade opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the East India Company's policy in India?

To make England prosperous at the cost of India Signup and view all the answers

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