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Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea in 1498?
Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea in 1498?
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Vasco da Gama (correct)
- Christopher Columbus
- Ferdinand Magellan
Where did the Portuguese establish their main base in India?
Where did the Portuguese establish their main base in India?
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Goa (correct)
- Kolkata
Which European power dominated the spice trade and controlled key ports in India such as Calicut and Cochin?
Which European power dominated the spice trade and controlled key ports in India such as Calicut and Cochin?
- English
- French
- Portuguese (correct)
- Dutch
When was the English East India Company established?
When was the English East India Company established?
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Which event allowed the British to establish their dominance in Bengal?
Which event allowed the British to establish their dominance in Bengal?
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