History Indian

Question 1

What year did Vasco da Gama first arrive in Kerala?

Answer 1

1498

Question 2

True or False: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Kerala.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The arrival of Europeans in Kerala marked the beginning of _______ in the region.

Answer 3

Colonialism

Question 4

Which European country established the first trading post in Kerala?

Answer 4

Portugal

Question 5

What was the primary motivation for European exploration in Kerala?

Answer 5

Spice trade

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant spice exported from Kerala? A) Cotton B) Pepper C) Wheat

Answer 6

B) Pepper

Question 7

Who was the ruler of Calicut when Vasco da Gama arrived?

Answer 7

Zamorin

Question 8

True or False: The Dutch replaced the Portuguese as the dominant European power in Kerala.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was the name of the treaty that marked Dutch control over Kerala?

Answer 9

Treaty of Madras

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The British East India Company established its presence in Kerala during the ______ century.

Answer 10

18th

Question 11

Short Answer: Name one impact of European colonization on Kerala’s economy.

Answer 11

Shift to export-oriented agriculture

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which European nation was known for its control over the spice trade in Kerala? A) Spain B) France C) Netherlands

Answer 12

C) Netherlands

Question 13

What was the primary religion introduced by the Portuguese in Kerala?

Answer 13

Christianity

Question 14

True or False: The arrival of Europeans led to the decline of traditional trade routes in Kerala.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ were the first to establish a significant presence in Kerala after the Portuguese.

Answer 15

Dutch

Question 16

Short Answer: What role did the monsoon play in the trade activities of Kerala?

Answer 16

Facilitated maritime trade

Question 17

Multiple Choice: What was one of the main exports of Kerala during the European colonization? A) Tea B) Rubber C) Spices

Answer 17

C) Spices

Question 18

Who was the first European to navigate directly to India via the sea route?

Answer 18

Vasco da Gama

Question 19

True or False: The British established control over Kerala primarily through military force.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The _______ were influential in the establishment of the tea plantations in Kerala.

Answer 20

British

Question 21

Short Answer: Name one cultural influence brought to Kerala by the Europeans.

Answer 21

Architecture

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which city in Kerala became an important center for European trade? A) Kochi B) Thiruvananthapuram C) Kozhikode

Answer 22

A) Kochi

Question 23

What was the significance of the spice trade for European powers?

Answer 23

Economic wealth and influence

Question 24

True or False: The arrival of Europeans had no impact on the social structure of Kerala.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major conflict between the Dutch and British for control over Kerala.

Answer 25

Anglo-Dutch War

Question 26

Short Answer: What was one consequence of the arrival of Europeans for local rulers in Kerala?

Answer 26

Loss of autonomy

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which European power was known for establishing a strong naval presence in Kerala? A) Portugal B) Spain C) France

Answer 27

A) Portugal