Ancient Trade Relations Between India, Europe, and Asia

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What was the main reason for the demand of Indian spices in Europe?

Their abundance in Europe
Their medicinal properties
Their rarity and exotic nature (correct)
Their use in religious ceremonies

Who had gained monopoly over trade in European countries?

Spanish merchants
Indian merchants
Italian merchants (correct)
Arab merchants

What event led to the trade routes connecting Constantinople coming under the control of the Ottoman Turks?

A natural disaster affecting the trade routes
A sudden increase in trade taxes by the Italian traders
An outbreak of war between Italy and Ottoman Empire
The capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks (correct)

Who attempted to break the monopoly of Italian traders in the trade with Asia?

Spanish and Portuguese traders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Arab merchants in the trade relations between Asia and Europe?

They carried Asian merchandise into Constantinople (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to re-establish trade between India and Europe?

Vasco da Gama (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the decline of Portuguese power in India?

Arrival of Dutch and French in India (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which European country was the last to leave India by the sea route?

Portugal (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered as the real founder of the Portuguese Empire in India?

Alfonso de Albuquerque (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the United East India Company established by the Dutch?

To break the Portuguese monopoly in India (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'AS FAR AS'?

To the extent that (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IT'S MY PLEASURE' mean?

I am happy to help (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'AS YOU SAID'?

According to you (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LET'S START WITH' imply?

Let's begin with (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'FRANKLY SPEAKING'?

Honestly speaking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE MY THOUGHTS BEFORE YOU' indicate?

I would like to share my thoughts with you (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'BEING HONEST / TO BE HONEST'?

Being honest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'FIRST OF ALL' signify?

At the start of everything (C) Signup and view all the answers

'WHAT I MEANT TO SAY WAS' suggests:

'Let me explain what I meant to say' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'I beg your pardon' mean?

I apologize (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'warlike'?

Bellicose (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Misandry'?

Hatred towards men (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'As you please' signify?

Please yourself (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the root meaning of 'Bell/i'?

Warlike (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Rest assured'?

Be confident (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Android'?

"Resembling a human" (A) Signup and view all the answers

'By God's grace' implies what?

"By all means" (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Doesn't matter' signifies what?

"Not the least" (C) Signup and view all the answers