30 Questions
Who is considered the Father of the empirical science?
Varahmihir
Which scientist proposed that the center of our planetary system is the 'Sun' and not the 'Earth'?
Copernicus
What treatise was written by Varahmihir?
Brihat Samhita
What were the effects of the European Crusades?
Expansion of trade, cultural exchanges, and technological transfers
What was the significance of metallurgy in Europe?
Contributed to the development of tools, weapons, and advancements in technology
Why is the Industrial Revolution believed to have started in England?
Abundance of natural resources, capital, and a stable political environment
Why did the British want to establish their control in Burma?
Because it was rich in natural wealth and was a potential market.
What was the main outcome of the First Anglo-Burmese War?
The British navy conquered the port of Rangoon (Yangon).
Who declared war against Myanmar during the First Anglo-Burmese War?
Lord Amherst, the Governor-General of India.
What led to the Second Anglo-Burmese War during Lord Dalhousie's tenure?
Two British individuals were asked to pay a fine by the Burmese administration.
Who led the British army during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
Commodore George Lambert.
Which cities were captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
Rangoon (Yangon), Pegu (Bago), and Prome.
Who encouraged people to go on expeditions and search for lands in the 15th century?
Henry the Navigator
What did Bartholomew Dias name the southern tip of Africa?
Cape of Good Hope
Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the African continent?
Bartholomew Dias
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' expedition in search of a new route to Asia?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel of Spain
What event in 1453 led to the need for Europeans to search for an alternative route to Asia?
Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman army
Which archipelagos near Africa were discovered as a result of expeditions encouraged by Henry the Navigator?
Madeira and Azores
Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?
Petapuli in the northern parts of Coromandel coast
What regions did the Dutch colonies and factories encompass by the middle of the 17th century?
Mozambique, South Africa, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Siam, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia
What were some of the activities permitted by the license issued by the Dutch government to the United East India Company?
Conduct trading, appoint staff, establish factories, build forts, engage in battles, sign treaties
What type of security measures did the Dutch implement in their factories?
They built fortification walls and installed canons
Where were some locations where the Dutch established factories in India?
Machilipatnam, Pulicat, Thirupapuliyur, Port Nova, Karikal, Agra, Ahemdabad, Bharuch, Chinsura, Thatta, Khambayat, Surat, Nagapattan
What was the name of the company formed by several Dutch companies in 1602?
United East India Company
Why did the Portuguese withdraw their help to the Siddis?
The Portuguese withdrew their help to the Siddis when the Maratha army was organizing an attack on the Janjira fort against them.
What happened when the Portuguese intercepted 13 Maratha ships passing by the ports on the Karnataka coast?
The Portuguese waylaid the 13 Maratha ships but soon released them as they were scared of the powerful Maratha navy.
Why did the Portuguese supply ammunition to the Adilshahi Killedar during the siege of the Fort of Fonda?
The Portuguese supported Adilshah by supplying ammunition during the siege by the Marathas.
How did the Portuguese react when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crossed through their territory after sacking Surat?
The Portuguese allowed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to cross through their territory after he sacked Surat.
What led to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deciding to attack the region of Bardesh in 1667?
The discontent among the local people due to the favorable Portuguese laws for religious conversions led to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deciding to attack the region of Bardesh.
Why were the people of Bardesh welcoming towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1667?
The people of Bardesh welcomed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj wholeheartedly due to their discontent with the Portuguese laws favoring religious conversions.
Test your knowledge on the travels of Ibn Batuta and the expeditions led by Henry the Navigator in the 15th century. Explore the reasons behind Ibn Batuta's visits to various regions and the impact of Henry the Navigator's efforts on Portuguese exploration and trade.
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