Ibn Batuta and Henry the Navigator Quiz

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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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of metallurgy in Europe?

Contributed to the development of tools, weapons, and advancements in technology Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Industrial Revolution believed to have started in England?

Abundance of natural resources, capital, and a stable political environment Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British want to establish their control in Burma?

Because it was rich in natural wealth and was a potential market. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the First Anglo-Burmese War?

The British navy conquered the port of Rangoon (Yangon). Signup and view all the answers

Who declared war against Myanmar during the First Anglo-Burmese War?

Lord Amherst, the Governor-General of India. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Who led the British army during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?

Commodore George Lambert. Signup and view all the answers

Which cities were captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?

Rangoon (Yangon), Pegu (Bago), and Prome. Signup and view all the answers

Who encouraged people to go on expeditions and search for lands in the 15th century?

Henry the Navigator Signup and view all the answers

What did Bartholomew Dias name the southern tip of Africa?

Cape of Good Hope Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the African continent?

Bartholomew Dias Signup and view all the answers

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' expedition in search of a new route to Asia?

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel of Spain Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which archipelagos near Africa were discovered as a result of expeditions encouraged by Henry the Navigator?

Madeira and Azores Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?

Petapuli in the northern parts of Coromandel coast Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What type of security measures did the Dutch implement in their factories?

They built fortification walls and installed canons Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the company formed by several Dutch companies in 1602?

United East India Company Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers