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Which country was most successful in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Which country was most successful in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Who signed a charter that gave merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies?
Who signed a charter that gave merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies?
What was the first European company to sell shares to investors?
What was the first European company to sell shares to investors?
Which bodies of water were key trading locations for the Hudson Bay Company?
Which bodies of water were key trading locations for the Hudson Bay Company?
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At its peak, the East India Company controlled nearly what fraction of the world’s trade?
At its peak, the East India Company controlled nearly what fraction of the world’s trade?
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_________ was the most successful country in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
_________ was the most successful country in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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_________ signed a charter that gave the merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies.
_________ signed a charter that gave the merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies.
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_________ was the first European company to sell shares to investors.
_________ was the first European company to sell shares to investors.
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The Hudson Bay Company set up small trading ports all around _________ and _________ in central Canada.
The Hudson Bay Company set up small trading ports all around _________ and _________ in central Canada.
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The East India Company controlled nearly _________ of the world's trade, at its peak.
The East India Company controlled nearly _________ of the world's trade, at its peak.
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_________ is one of the oldest companies in Canadian History.
_________ is one of the oldest companies in Canadian History.
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The Hudson Bay Company still exists today.
The Hudson Bay Company still exists today.
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The East India Company was formed in Canada.
The East India Company was formed in Canada.
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Queen Elizabeth I established the East India Company.
Queen Elizabeth I established the East India Company.
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The East India Company traded cotton and silk.
The East India Company traded cotton and silk.
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The East India Company was the only company that sold shares to investors.
The East India Company was the only company that sold shares to investors.
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What was the primary product traded by the Hudson Bay Company?
What was the primary product traded by the Hudson Bay Company?
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What was the primary reason for the quick success of the East India Company?
What was the primary reason for the quick success of the East India Company?
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What is the definition of a joint-stock company?
What is the definition of a joint-stock company?
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What was the significance of the 'charter' signed by Queen Elizabeth for the East India Company?
What was the significance of the 'charter' signed by Queen Elizabeth for the East India Company?
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What are some of the items traded by the East India Company?
What are some of the items traded by the East India Company?
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Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:
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Study Notes
European Trading Companies in the 15th and 16th Centuries
- England dominated overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Queen Elizabeth granted exclusive trading rights in the East Indies to merchants.
- The East India Company was the first European company to offer stock to investors.
- The Hudson Bay Company established trading posts in Hudson Bay and James Bay, central Canada.
- At its height, the East India Company controlled almost half of global trade.
- The Hudson's Bay Company is one of the oldest companies in Canadian history.
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Explore the influence of European trading companies in the 15th and 16th centuries. Learn about England's dominance in overseas trade, the establishment of the East India Company, and the role of the Hudson Bay Company in shaping commerce in Canada. This quiz highlights key events and figures that defined the era of global trade.
