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Read the following passage and answer the questions.Tie royal charter, however, could not prevent other European powers from entering the Eastern markets. By the time the first English ships sailed down the west coast of Africa, round the Cape of Good Hope, and crossed the Indian Ocean, the Portuguese had already established their presence in the western coast of India and had their base in Goa. It was Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, who had discovered this sea route to India in1498. By the early seventeenth century, the Dutch (Holland) too were exploring the possibilities of trade in the Indian Ocean. Soon the French traders arrived on the scene.a. What do you think was the sea route to India?b. Who discovered the sea route to India?c. Which European country first established its trade center in India?d. Which European country was the last one to establish their trade relationship with India?e. Write the order of the European countries that established trade relationships with India? |
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Answer» a. Starting from Portugal, they had to sail down the west coast of Africa, round the Cape of Good Hope, across the Indian ocean, and then reach the western coast of India. b. Vasco da Gama c. Portugal d. England e. Portugal, Dutch (Holland); France, and England. |
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