5 Questions
What was the significance of The Dutch East India Company in Southeast Asia and South Africa?
They achieved dominance in Southeast Asia and South Africa but later failed due to corruption.
Why was Australia established as a penal colony from 1788-1822?
To provide a solution for the overpopulation in Britain.
How did the Dutch government react when The Dutch East India Company failed in its colonial holdings?
They took control of the company's colonial holdings as their own.
What led to the profitability of Australia according to the text?
Discovery of gold, copper, and wool resources.
What characterized the initial period of colonial settlement in Australia from 1788-1822?
Difficult conditions for prisoners sent to the penal colony.
Test your knowledge on colonization and colonial powers with this quiz. Explore topics such as the Dutch East India Company, colonization in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and South Africa.
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