History Flashcards
(75 cards)
Who were the first Europeans to discover a direct sea route to India?
Portuguese
The Portuguese were the pioneers in finding a direct maritime route to India.
What significant discovery did Vasco da Gama make in 1498?
He discovered India via the Cape of Good Hope
Vasco da Gama became the first person to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route.
How much profit did Vasco da Gama make from his first cargo in the European market?
60 times the cost of his voyage
This significant profit highlighted the lucrative nature of trade with India.
When did Vasco da Gama return to India for the second time?
1501 AD
This return was part of his ongoing efforts to establish Portuguese trade in India.
What trading factory did Vasco da Gama set up in India?
A trading factory at Cannanore
Cannanore was one of the significant Portuguese centers in India.
Which three locations emerged as significant Portuguese centers in India?
Calicut, Cannanore, and Cochin
These cities were crucial for Portuguese trade and influence in India.
Who was appointed as the first Portuguese governor in India in 1505 AD?
Francisco de Almeida
His appointment marked the beginning of formal Portuguese governance in India.
What policy did the Portuguese formulate to control the Indian Ocean?
‘Blue Water Policy’
This policy aimed to establish Portuguese dominance over maritime trade routes.
Who was the second Portuguese governor in India?
Alfonso de Albuquerque
He played a vital role in expanding Portuguese power in India.
What significant territorial acquisition did Albuquerque achieve in 1510 AD?
He captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur
This event was crucial in establishing Portuguese control in the region.
When was Goa made the capital city of Portuguese India?
1530
Goa became the administrative center for Portuguese activities in India.
What significant action did Alfonso de Albuquerque take in India in 1515?
Banned the sati system
The sati system involved the practice of a widow self-immolating on her husband’s funeral pyre.
Which religion did the Portuguese spread along the western and eastern coast of India?
Catholicism
The spread of Catholicism included the establishment of missions and churches.
What crops did the Portuguese bring to India?
Tobacco, potato, tomato
These crops became significant in Indian agriculture and cuisine.
What was the first scientific work published in India, and where was it published?
Indian Medicinal Plants, published at Goa in 1563
This work contributed to the documentation of the medicinal uses of local flora.
When was the first printing press established in India, and where?
1556 AD at Goa
This marked the beginning of printing and publishing in India.
What system did the Portuguese define for maritime trade?
Cartaze System
This system regulated maritime trade and established Portuguese supremacy at sea.
What is the name of the people from the Netherlands?
Dutch
The term ‘Dutch’ refers to the inhabitants of the Netherlands.
When was the United East India Company of the Netherlands formed?
1602
This company was granted the right to trade in the East Indies, including India.
Who was the first Dutch person to come to India?
Cornelis de Houtman
His arrival marked the beginning of Dutch involvement in Indian trade.
Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?
Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh
This factory was established in 1605.
On which coast did the Dutch set up factories in India?
Coromandel Coast, Bengal, Bihar, Orissa
These locations were chosen for their commercial potential.
What significant military action did the Dutch take in 1671 AD?
Captured Portuguese forts on the Malabar Coast
This action was part of the Dutch efforts to expand their control in the region.
What was the duration of the Dutch presence on the Indian subcontinent?
1605 AD to 1825 AD
This period marks the establishment and decline of Dutch colonial influence in India.
