The Treaty of Tordesillas: A Landmark in Colonial History
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What was the primary purpose of the spices brought by the Dutch to Indonesia?

  • To exchange with other European traders
  • To use as ingredients for local cooking
  • For resale (correct)
  • To present as gifts to the local rulers
  • Which year did the British set up Singapore?

  • 1786
  • 1819 (correct)
  • 1824
  • 1857
  • What was the collective name of the territories governed by Britain in the Malay Peninsula?

  • British Colonies
  • Malay States
  • Straits Settlements (correct)
  • Malay Federation
  • When did the Malay States gain independence as the Federation of Malaya?

    <p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was formed in 1963, but had Singapore withdraw in 1965?

    <p>Malaysia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the myth about Thailand's history?

    <p>It was never colonized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.) in colonialism?

    <p>To protect their trade and secure profits through monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which European country was granted Brazil in the Treaty of Tordesillas?

    <p>Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Dutch arrive in Indonesia?

    <p>1596</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Portuguese defeat of Moslem naval forces in 1509?

    <p>The Portuguese seized Malacca in 1511</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Spanish expeditions from 1525 to 1536?

    <p>To claim the Philippines for Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the extent of Portuguese control in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Portugal controlled only the small territory of East Timor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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