12 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the spices brought by the Dutch to Indonesia?
For resale
Which year did the British set up Singapore?
1819
What was the collective name of the territories governed by Britain in the Malay Peninsula?
Straits Settlements
When did the Malay States gain independence as the Federation of Malaya?
1957
Which country was formed in 1963, but had Singapore withdraw in 1965?
Malaysia
What was the myth about Thailand's history?
It was never colonized
What was the main purpose of the Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.) in colonialism?
To protect their trade and secure profits through monopolies
Which European country was granted Brazil in the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Portugal
When did the Dutch arrive in Indonesia?
1596
What was the result of the Portuguese defeat of Moslem naval forces in 1509?
The Portuguese seized Malacca in 1511
What was the primary goal of Spanish expeditions from 1525 to 1536?
To claim the Philippines for Spain
What was the extent of Portuguese control in Southeast Asia?
Portugal controlled only the small territory of East Timor
Discover the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, which divided the world into two spheres of influence between Spain and Portugal. Learn how this treaty shaped the colonial landscape, granting Spain control over the Americas and Portugal dominion over Africa and Asia. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in world history!
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