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Where did the Dutch establish their headquarters in Asia under the VOC Company?
Where did the Dutch establish their headquarters in Asia under the VOC Company?
- Java Island (correct)
- Borneo
- Sumatra
- Sri Lanka
What was the primary purpose of the Dutch East India Trade Company (VOC)?
What was the primary purpose of the Dutch East India Trade Company (VOC)?
- To explore the Americas
- To engage in agriculture in Asia
- To establish control and expand Dutch influence in Asia (correct)
- To promote art and culture in Europe
Who was the Dutch Admiral that reached the eastern coast of Sri Lanka in 1602?
Who was the Dutch Admiral that reached the eastern coast of Sri Lanka in 1602?
- Antonio van Diemen
- Joris Van Spilbergen (correct)
- Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge
- Willem Janszoon
Why was King Wimaladharmasuriya I disappointed with the Portuguese?
Why was King Wimaladharmasuriya I disappointed with the Portuguese?
Who led the delegation that met King Wimaladharmasuriya I about three months after Spilbergen had left?
Who led the delegation that met King Wimaladharmasuriya I about three months after Spilbergen had left?
What did the Dutch inevitably have to do in the Indian Ocean to build their trade power?
What did the Dutch inevitably have to do in the Indian Ocean to build their trade power?
Why did the Dutch begin to rebel against the Spanish?
Why did the Dutch begin to rebel against the Spanish?
What was the primary reason for the Dutch ships being prohibited from entering Lisbon Harbour?
What was the primary reason for the Dutch ships being prohibited from entering Lisbon Harbour?
How did the Dutch manage to discover the sea route to Asia?
How did the Dutch manage to discover the sea route to Asia?
What competition arose among Dutch companies in Asia after 1602?
What competition arose among Dutch companies in Asia after 1602?
What powers were granted to the VOC Company according to the royal mandate?
What powers were granted to the VOC Company according to the royal mandate?
What prompted the amalgamation of several Dutch trade companies into the VOC Company in 1602?
What prompted the amalgamation of several Dutch trade companies into the VOC Company in 1602?
